The Canadian Gaming Summit’s 3 day conference is scheduled to occur April26th – April 28th, 2010, in Calgary, Alberta. For the Canadian gaming industry, this is their biggest yearly event and Calgary is hosting the event for the first time.

People in the gaming industry from all over North America gather at this event. Participants include suppliers, industry players, casino owners and people who are into internet betting.

Vice President of the Canadian Gaming Commission, Paul Burns, stated that there was a cross-section of people that are attracted to the event. Burns also said that the industry is growing, and their are various non gaming amenities available that enhances the experience. He gave spas, entertainment options, and hotels as examples.

There will be more than 88 exhibits on display for viewing. The Summit gives vendors opportunities to participate on the trade show floor. It also provides educational programs and social activities for employees in the gaming industry.

Most of the talk at the summit will be maximizing profits. There will be some attention drawn to problem gamblers.

The Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation has an item on display called SafetyCheck. It is software that filters websites for gaming. Spokesman for the company, Margaret Mc-Gee, said that building a responsible gaming industry was their mandate, because teenagers are more likely to visit the offshore websites for gaming.

Internet gaming will be a topic of discussion at the event. Burns stated that 1 billion dollars is being spent by Canadians on online gaming and all of the money is going to offshore companies.