MAY 2008 EVENTS
An Explanation
1. The EVENTS page is updated around the 25th of each month.
2. The EVENTS page consists of two parts, one following the other, beginning
with "GAMING" and ending with "NON-GAMING, SPORTS & TRIVIA."
SECTION I - GAMING EVENTS
May 3 - 11 Eastern Caribbean Poker Cruise USA
8-Day cruise from New York.
Contact: www.classicpokercruises.com
May 4 - 9 English for the Lottery Business England
Delivered by Partners-In-Training Limited
Aldwark Manor York, England
Contact: www.world-lotteries.org/news/calendar.php
May 5 - 9 Advanced Financial Accounting USA
Developing strategic vision for your gaming property.
University of Reno, Nevada
Contact: www.extendedstudies.unr.edu/gaming.htm
May 5 - 13 Coast to Coast Poker Championships Canada
$2.4 million dollar prize pool.
River Rock Casino Richmond, B.C.
Contact: www.bclc.com
May 6 - 8 Slot Operation Essentials USA
Hosted by University of Reno, Nevada
Mystic Lake Casino Prior Lake, Minnesota
Contact: www.extendedstudies.unr.edu/gaming.htm
May 7 - 8 Southern Gaming Summit USA
Emphasis on the rebuilding of gaming on the Gulf Coast.
Mississippi Coast Convention Center Biloxi, Mississippi
Contact: www.sgsummit.com
May 8 - 10 GTI Asia Taipei Expo Taiwan
An electronic gaming & amusement show.
World Trade Center Taipei City, Taiwan
Contact: www.gtiexpo.com.tw
May 12 - 14 Casino Fest 6 USA
3 days of advanced classroom training.
Mystic Lake Casino Prior Lake, Minnesota
Contact: www.casinofest.org
May 13 - 14 European Gambling Briefing (EGB) Netherlands
Senior-level analysis of legal and regulatory issues.
Hotel Okura Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Contact: www.ateonline.co.uk
May 15 - 16 ELA 2008 Mexico
Gaming in Central America, the Caribbean and the Andes.
Cintermex Convention Center Monterrey
Contact: www.expoazar.com
May 18 - 21 Great Plains/Midwest/Rocky Mountain Conference USA
16th annual Tribal Conference and Tradeshow.
Mystic Lake Casino Prior Lake, Minnesota
Contact: www.cpiga.org
May 18 - 21 World Series of Gin Rummy USA
There really are tournaments that are not poker!
The Orleans Hotel/Casino Las Vegas, Nevada
Contact: www.ginrummytournaments.com/
May 19 - 21 Nevada CPA Gaming Conference USA
30th annual conference for CPA's and Financial Executives.
Planet Hollywood Las Vegas, Nevada
Contact: www.nevadacpa.org/
May 19 - 23 Gaming Management Summer Institute USA
Geared for aspiring managers in the Casino Industry.
Carnegie Center Atlantic City, New Jersey
Contact: www.stockton.edu/sigma
May 19 - 24 CAP Springbreak/Affiliate Poker Conference Cyprus
Two over-lapping events in sunny Cyprus.
Grand Resort Limassol, Cyprus
Contact: www.capspringbreak.com
May 20 - 22 Global Interactive Gaming (GIGSE) Malta
I-gaming summit for Executives.
Contact: www.gigse.com
May 20 - 22 Gaming Technology USA
Focus on the critical role of technology in gaming.
Green Valley Ranch Las Vegas, Nevada
Contact: www.gametechsummit.com
May 21 - 23 Masters of Gaming Law Conference USA
Spring conference of this International Organization.
Villagio Inn & Spa Napa Valley, California
Contact: www.imglconference.com
May 30 - July 16 World Series of Poker USA
39th annual tournament.
Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, Nevada
Contact: www.worldseriesofpoker.com
SECTION II - NON-GAMING, SPORTS & TRIVIA EVENTS
May 2-18 Mens' World Hockey Championships Canada
Contact: www.IIHF.com
Saturday, May 3 Kentucky Derby USA
Contact: www.kentuckyderby.com
Friday, May 6 Anniversary of the Cocktail The World
First recorded use of the cocktail was today in 1806!
Sunday, May 11 HAPPY MOTHERS DAY North America
May 13 - 14 Construction in Indian Counrty USA
Increasing skills in the managing of Tribal Construction projects.
Radisson Fort McDowell Resort Fort McDowell, Arizona
Contact: http://construction.asu.edu/ciic/conference.html
May 13 - 15 ISPCON 2008 USA
A major Internet Industry event
Donald R. Stephens (Rosemont) Convention Center Chicago, Illinois
Contact: www.ispcon.com
May 14 - 25 Cannes Film Festival France
Contact: www.cannesguide.com/festival/
May 15 - 17 World Championship Barbecue Contest USA
Also known as the Super Bowl of Swine.
Tom Lee Park Memphis, Tennessee
Contact: www.memphisinmay.org/
Saturday, May 17 The Preakness USA
Contact: www.preakness.com/
Sunday, May 25 Indianapolis (Indy) 500 USA
Contact: www.indy500.com
May 25 - June 8 French Tennis Open France
Contact: www.fft.fr/rolandgarrus/default_en.asp
May 30 - Aug 2 The Great Race The World
Auto Race, west from New York, around the world, to Paris.
Contact: www.greatrace.com

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