The International Casino Conference (ICC) is scheduled for Monday, February 6, 2023, in the Capital Suite at the ExCel London. This event will host 150 prominent figures from the industry who will engage in discussions about various issues affecting the land-based casino sector, including emerging markets, regulation, politics, and updates on ongoing casino development.
Prominent insights will be provided regarding the acquisition of the Palms Casino Resort by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. The resort commenced operations just 132 days after obtaining its operating license in April 2022. Keynote presentations will be led by Laurens Vosloo, CEO of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and management committee member at the San Manuel Gaming & Hospitality Authority, along with Cynthia Kiser Murphey, general manager of Palms Casino Resort Las Vegas.
The endeavor has garnered attention as it marks the interest of tribes aiming to establish the first casino resort in Las Vegas that is wholly owned and operated by a Native American tribe. Vosloo remarked, “Owning a casino resort in the entertainment and gaming mecca of Las Vegas was a long-term vision realized as part of the tribe’s investment and diversification strategy.”
Murphey noted the historical significance of their achievement, stating, “At the International Casino Conference, we will be sharing the story of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and how they made history by becoming the first Native American tribe to wholly own and operate a casino resort in Las Vegas.”
Reflecting on the logistical challenges of the project, Murphey commented, “Our team opened Palms in less than four months – a period which included sourcing, hiring and training 1,200 exceptional team members; overcoming strategic sourcing and supply chain issues, and dealing with unknowns that we encountered as the first tribal entity to own and operate a casino resort in Las Vegas. We are grateful that so many original Palms team members re-joined our team at opening. Team members expressed their desire to return because of the magic they feel when working here together. Their energy and enthusiasm are the reasons Palms continues to thrive.”
ICE London 2023 will follow the ICC event, taking place from February 7-9, 2023.
