The Global Gaming Expo is the biggest gaming event in North America, and it will return to the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas after missing last year due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
This Week in Gambling will once again be in attendance to film game reviews and interviews with industry executives when G2E opens their doors in October.
Reed Exhibitions runs the Global Gaming Expo, or G2E, and will be working with federal, state and local authorities, along with the Sands Expo and other partners, to make sure safety is a priority.
The announcement that G2E will take place for the first time since 2019 comes as the Nevada Gaming Control Board and Governor’s Office have ended social distancing requirements, mask mandates, and capacity limits.
The American Gaming Association (AGA), with partner Reed Exhibitions, formally announced plans to move forward with Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2021 as an in-person event with additional virtual components October 4–7, 2021 (Education: October 4-7 | Expo Hall: October 5-7) at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas.
Following a one-year in-person hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, G2E will coordinate with the Sands Expo & Convention Center, federal, state and local authorities, and partners to safely reconvene the global gaming industry for the first time since 2019.
“For over 20 years, G2E has been the leader in uniting the global gaming community and we are beyond thrilled to come together this October for the industry’s hallmark event,” said Korbi Carrison, G2E event director.
Today’s announcement comes as Clark County, home to Las Vegas, has lifted all capacity restrictions, and the gaming industry is enjoying significant momentum. Q1 2021 commercial gaming revenue tied for the highest-grossing quarter ever at $11B, underscoring consumer enthusiasm for the sector which was hard hit by the pandemic.
American Gaming Association Vice President of Global Events, Meredith Pallante, said “We can’t wait to bring the industry back together…”. And we couldn’t agree more! “The industry has shown tremendous resilience throughout the pandemic and being able to gather together again will be another great milestone in our strong recovery.”
