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1 OVERVIEW The VIP Experience For Gamers Gamers are the largest underserved demographic . We’re stereotyped as teenagers in our parents’ basements. In reality, we’re adults who over-index for income and education. We’re looking for a place that treats us like VIPs . Casinos are experts at this and they’ve built their brands as the ultimate destination . This session will explore how esports teams, leagues, developers, and publishers can work with casinos to deliver the ultimate VIP experience for gamers .

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OVERVIEW

The VIP Experience For Gamers Gamers are the largest underserved demographic. We’re stereotyped as teenagers in our parents’ basements. In reality, we’re adults who over-index for income and education. We’re looking for a place that treats us like VIPs. Casinos are experts at this and they’ve built their brands as the ultimate destination. This session will explore how esports teams, leagues, developers, and publishers can work with casinos to deliver the ultimate VIP experience for gamers.

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Blaine Graboyes, CEO Blaine Graboyes, Co-Founder and CEO of GameCo and The Gamer Agency, is an award-winning executive producer and game designer with nearly 20 years of experience developing digital entertainment. He has produced over 4,000 projects for clients such as Blizzard Entertainment, Sony Pictures and Disney.

INTRODUCTION

Inventor of The Video Game

Gambling Machine

The Premier Independent Esports Production Company

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TITLE TEXTHOW IT WORKS

The Player Experience • BET

• Players bet with cash or TITO ticket

• Bet denominations from $1 to $20

• PLAY • Players have ~1 minute per game to

achieve their best score possible

• POWER-UP • Some sessions provide Power-Ups

with cash and in-game awards

• WIN • Players score is their payout

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TITLE TEXTTHE GAMER AGENCY

GameCo’s Esports SubsidiaryTHE PREMIERE INDEPENDENT ESPORTS PRODUCTION COMPANY

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TITLE TEXTMICROSOFT ESPORTS & GAMING

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THE PROBLEM

THE CASINO FLOOR: UNCHANGED IN 50 YEARS

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THE PROBLEM

GAMER STEREOTYPES: OUTDATED AND DANGEROUS

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OUR VISION

CREATE A VIP EXPERIENCE FOR GAMERS

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THE VIDEO GAME CASINO

THE CASINO FLOOR OF THE FUTURE

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TITLE TEXTMARKET SIZE

59%41%

024.3MIL TARGET CUSTOMERS [X-USA)

022.9MIL TARGET CUSTOMERS [USA]

008.9MIL MILLENIALS

008.0MIL GEN X

00 PLUS 6.0MIL BOOMERS

CRITERIA • Over 21 Age • Top HH $$$ • Play Games • Visit Casinos

43%57%

NOW 022.9MIL CUSTOMERS (USA)

+5YRS 050MIL CUSTOMERS (USA)

Sources: Kaiser Family Foundation estimates based on the Census Bureau's March 2015 Current Population Survey (CPS: Annual Social and Economic Supplement); Entertainment Software Association

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TITLE TEXTWHERE DO GAMERS GATHER?

LIVING ROOMARCADES EVENTS

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TITLE TEXTWHAT IS VIP?

What Do We Mean By VIP?

Make patrons feel special, appreciated, and valued

DIFFERENT TYPES OF VIP CUSTOMERS • Biggest Fans = Loyalty • Biggest Spenders = Revenue • Players / Teams = Clout • Likemindedness = Community

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PILLARS OF THE VIP EXPERIENCE

BRAND ENVIRONMENT

EXPERIENCE CULTURE

• Promise • Value • Authenticity • Community

• Unique • Personalized • Top Service • Meaningful

• Appeal • Cleanliness • Quality • Efficient

• Loyal • Creative • Critical • Responsive

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THE PLAYER’S JOURNEY

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DISCOVERY

GAMBLE PLAYING VIDEO GAMES

AT THE CASINO

News Feed

What's on your mind?

Top News . Most Recent 300+

Bill Land Jenny Davisand shared a link

Gambling Playing Video Games www.youtube.com

Now you can gamble playing video games at the casino with the world’s first skill-based Video Game Gambling Machines (VGM) from GameCo. Your score is your payout!

3 hours ago . Comment . Like . Share

Mike Espinal

This looks so cool! Can’t wait to hit the casino this weekend with the crew!

2 hours ago . Like

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SOCIAL SHARING

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FIRST CONTACT

Your VIP Arrival

Bobby Zaroff

We’re looking forward to your arrival this Friday.

Our VIP Concierge will be waiting for you on arrival.Please feel free to reach us via email or text at 555-777-9823.

We promise to make your visit a once in a lifetime experience!

February 11, 2017

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TRAVEL

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ARRIVAL CONCIERGE

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PERSONAL CHECKIN

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THEMED ROOMS

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VENUE SIGNAGE

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ENTERTAINMENT

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SPA TREATMENT

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SPECIAL MEALS

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MEETING PEOPLE

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GAMING LOUNGE

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ESPORTS

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SPORTS BOOK

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GAMBLING

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WIN CASH

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WIN PRIZES

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NIGHTCLUB

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BOTTLE SERVICE

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THE NEXT MORNING

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Blaine Graboyes CEO [email protected] | 310.359.0379

GET IN CONTACT

WE’RE BRINGING

THE FIRST VIDEO GAME

GAMBLING MACHINES

TO CASINO FLOORS. NOW!