Will poker become the next big thing in Latin America? David Carrion, Cirsa's corporate table games and poker manager, chats about the games's proliferation in the region he once called home.

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Quirino Mancini, parter with Sinisi Ceschini Mancini in Italy, discusses the further liberalization of Italy's gaming market, which was accelerated by reconstruction costs following the earthquake in L'Aquila. Listen as he points to other markets undergoing major transitions as well.

Darren Matadeen, Global Head of Business Development at Xuenn International, views social networking as an emerging element on Web pages. He tells us where social networking works and where it doesn't in regards to gaming Web sites.

Bram Cops of Split Aces, one of the first to organize poker tournaments in Belgium, shares his story and tips on how to run a successful tournament. Mr. Cops has experience as both a tournament director and a poker room manager.

Working at Sportradar, the Swiss sports book services provider, since October 2008, Erik Lorenz, the company's marketing director Asia, has seen his fair share of marketing efforts. He talks about how to deploy successful marketing strategies and points to the most exciting thing about Asia's betting sector.

With plenty of online operators eyeing Turkey and Greece, Martin Oelbermann understands the attraction. The partner at the Media & Entertainment Consulting Network in Germany gives us a glimpse into the growth situation in Eastern Europe and the Balkans. To hear more, join Mr. Oelbermann as he gives an in-depth overview of those markets at the European Gambling Briefing, April 22-23.

Is the E.U. moving towards fundamental change? That's the question Adrian Morris, Stanleybet's managing director, will tackle during a panel discussion at April's European Gambling Briefing.

For now, Mr. Morris fills us in on the latest with Stanlybet's struggle against OPAP S.A., the Greek monopoly.

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Synergetic partnerships between betting companies and media groups is very much a reality in Paolo Di Feo's eyes. The partner and co-founder of Mag s.r.l., an Italian strategic consultancy for the gaming industry, explains how these alliances can benefit both parties.

Hear more from Mr. Di Feo at the European Gambling Briefing, April 22-23 in Budapest.

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Maurits Bruggink, executive director of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities, voices his skepticism about France's proposed gambling regulations -- especially the seemingly high taxation rate.

He specifically questions three items and tells us how these regulations could affect the horse racing industry in France. Mr. Bruggink will be on hand at the European Gambling Briefing, which takes place April 22-23 in Budapest, discussing collaborations between betting operators and sporting bodies.

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I-gaming software supplier WagerWorks has come out of its shell in recent months with a plethora of content partnerships. GM Oliver Lofthouse summarizes the impetus of a productive 2008 and teases a branded game soon to roll out with the debut of a major motion picture.

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