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US – MIT blackjack founder Jeffrey Ma to speak at G2E

By Phil - 11 September 2015

Following the annual State of Gaming Address, the founder of the famous MIT blackjack team will speak at the largest casino event in the world – the Global Gaming Expo 2015 (G2E), presented by the American Gaming Association (AGA).

Jeffrey Ma will present to thousands of casino industry’s top executives Tuesday, September 29 at The Sands Expo and Convention Center.

“Jeffrey Ma has long been a go-to expert on technology and the digital age for high-profile entities ranging from professionals sports teams to global corporations. We’re incredibly pleased to have him address the world’s most influential gathering of gaming executives at the 2015 Global Gaming Expo,” said Ed Several, senior vice president of Reed Exhibitions. “His insight into how to effectively utilize technology as a competitive advantage will be invaluable information to the attendees of G2E.”

Ma’s keynote address will seamlessly connect his experiences at the blackjack table to business analytics, innovation, and the power of data. G2E attendees and media can look forward to learning Ma’s unique approach to business success in the digital age that is accessible for individuals at every level.

Mr. Ma is the expert business leaders turn to for insight on harnessing the power of technology-driven platforms to optimise performance, customer loyalty and overall success. Beyond the blackjack table, Ma has founded four companies that have been purchased by major corporations, most recently tenXer, an analytics tool designed to optimize employee performance that was recently acquired by Twitter.
Prior to Ma’s presentation, Freeman will deliver the annual “State of Gaming Address” that will share how far the industry’s come in terms of economic impact, mainstream acceptance and consumer perception. The audience will also learn about the evolving issues facing the industry.