Keynote Addresses

NEON CHEFS

Tuesday, October 5, 2004, 11:30 am 12:30 pm

Robin Leach will serve as master of ceremonies for a culinary competition pitting David Robbins, Executive Chef and Managing Partner, Puck Fine Dining Group, and Peter Woo, Executive Chef, NOBU Restaurant at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, against Marc Poidevin, Executive Chef, Le Cirque at Bellagio, and James Benson, Executive Chef, Circo at Bellagio.

Judges
Muriel Stevens, Nevada Food Critic and Writer for Las Vegas Sun
Lincoln Spoor, Krispy Kreme Nevada Franchise Owner, food and wine enthusiast and bon vivant
Chris Marcoux, Partner, Shonkwiler-Marcoux Agency and former chef

STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 

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Wednesday, October 6, 2004, 11:30AM - 12:30PM   
Emmy Award-winning talk-show host Larry King will once again lead a panel of industry experts, including:
Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr., President and CEO, American Gaming Association
Paulus Karskens, President, International IGT
Gary Loveman, President and CEO, Harrah's Entertainment 
J. Terrence Lanni, Chairman and CEO, MGM MIRAGE
Rebecca Paul, President and CEO, Tennessee Lottery
Ernie Stevens, Chairman, National Indian Gaming Association

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POKER PANEL

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Thursday, October 7, 2004, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

The 'Mad Genius of Poker,' Michael Caro, widely regarded as the world's foremost authority of poker strategy, psychology and statistics, will facilitate this lively discussion about the issues surrounding the renewed popularity of one of the world's favorite card games. Panelists include Lyle Berman, CEO of Lakes Entertainment and one of the world's leading poker players; Jack Binion, former Chairman, Horseshoe Gaming; and Jennifer Harman, widely regarded as the best female poker player in the world.