Category Archives: Events

Maria attends iGaming North America conference last week!

March 24, 2014 1:56 pm \ Maria Sanchez

It was an eye opener to be in attendance at the event that was held at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, NV. This was the 4th annual iGaming North America conference.

As a number of states and provinces are now offering internet based gaming and lottery solutions, and more have legislation under consideration, iGaming North America 2014 strategically developed their agenda around those expectations, including the importance of educating operators on the need to launch a wide range of offerings when such growth occurs.

Nevada Governor , Brian Sandoval spoke and after offering a warm welcome gave some observations regarding online gaming in Nevada. There were spirited debates and discussions as well as topics and a full day of content specific to social gaming and mobile gaming.

The highlight for me was attending the very civilized but oppositional conversation between Mitch Garber, CEO, Ceasars Acquisition Co. and Caesars Interactive Entertainment and Andy Abbound, VP of Government Relations, Las Vegas Sands Corp. It was the new guard versus the old guard. Mitch advocating as a proponent of the legalization and regulation of iGaming as a necessary means to proactively address potential concerns. Andy discussed the risk of online gambling and the need for prohibition and the potential risk to the brick and mortar casinos as we know them today.

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Friday, March 14th, 2014 – Democrazy

March 14, 2014 9:43 am \ Maria Sanchez

Columbia went from being the most violent country in the world to perhaps signing a peace agreement this year. One man instrumental in creating that change as Mayor of Bogota, Antanas Mockus is the central character in the as yet to be released feature film, “Democrazy.”

Please join Maria as she visits with Andreas Dalsgaard, the Director of “Democrazy” and learn more about this inspirational leader. There is also a Kickstarter campaign associated with the film if you’d like to participate in its successful release.

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Thursday, March 13th, 2014 – National Committee to Preserve Social Security

March 13, 2014 9:11 am \ Maria Sanchez

For the first time in its long history, the Social Security Administration is providing benefits to same sex married couples, thanks to the Supreme Court’s June 2013 Windsor ruling in the Defense of Marriage Act. This is a significant development with important financial implications for millions of elder lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans, same sex spouses, widows, and children of LGBT parents.

Please join Maria as she visits with Webster Phillips, senior legislative representative with the National Committee to Preserve Social Security as well as a liaison with Congress on matters relating to Social Security. Click here for more information and to register.

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Tuesday, February 11th, 2014 – CJ By Cookie Johnson

February 11, 2014 4:13 pm \ Maria Sanchez

CJ by Cookie Johnson celebrated her 5^th anniversary of the launch of her jeans. Maria interviewed the creator at her anniversary party. Cookie’s husband, Magic Johnson surprised her with a cake and a visit, graciously posing for photos and signing autographs to support his wife’s milestone.

A portion of the proceeds of the sales goes to benefit the Magic Johnson Foundation’s HIV/AIDS Initiative. The foundation supports community programs that involve the awareness, education and prevention of the spread of HIV/AIDS.

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Friday, February 7th, 2014 – Sochi Olympic Games & Terrorism

February 6, 2014 4:55 pm \ Maria Sanchez

It’s not the virgins that motivates most terrorists! Please join Maria as she visits with Dr. Anne Speckhard, a world-renowned expert on the psychology of terrorism. Dr. Spekhard has interviewed hundreds of terrorists all over the world and speaks specifically about the KavKaz Emirates and what she thinks the Chechens are capable of with the upcoming Sochi Olympic games.