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National Gaming Expo Fails to Impress, Attendees Demand Refunds

8/14/2025

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The National Gaming Expo in Tampa, Florida, from August 8-10, 2025, was marred by disappointment as attendees found empty halls and a lack of vendors and talent. Frustrated fans are clamoring for refunds, while organizer Michael Wittenberg is under fire, grappling with a troubled past in convention management.

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Story summary

The National Gaming Expo in Tampa, Florida, from August 8-10, 2025, was marred by disappointment as attendees found empty halls and a lack of vendors and talent. Frustrated fans are clamoring for refunds, while organizer Michael Wittenberg is under fire, grappling with a troubled past in convention management.