tip of the "gaming" iceberg! Not only that, about the only thing shown here are those things near and dear to us collectors, i.e., chips, jetons and plaques. But believe me, this stuff is not there for the taking, but it doesn't hurt to ask and if the answer is yes, then great!

If not, then so be it.

As for attendees, it is certainly NOT open to the public. However, there are a myriad of businesses that have the ability to attend (paid) as well as those that have booths (also paid) that are allowed guests or others. When I say what you see here is the tip of the gaming iceberg, there are plently of non-gaming enterprises present.

For example, Norwegian Cruise Lines had a booth geared towards group cruises offered through casino properties as a player reward program. Electronic switch manufacturers are there with electronic displays of light-up buttons (like you see on slot machines). Every shape, color, size and electrical capacity you can imagine. And every bill validator firm in the World is there, as are the people that provided pre-printed TITO stock.

Nathan's Hotdogs was there. They gave out samples of hot dogs, and always had a line. Casino design architectural firms were present. Home poker chip design companies. Furniture firms, both with and without casino related furniture. (Guest room furniture, lobby firniture, etc.)

The point is, you do not have to be employed or own a casino enterprise to be there.

Jim