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Chief Financial Officers now play a critical role in shaping corporate strategy and positioning organizations to meet future challenges. This episode profiles DraftKings CFO Alan Ellingson: the online sports betting operator has recently turned profitable, and he'll play a key role in the company's next phase of growth.

Gambling software development company Playtech has unveiled a new multi-year partnership with the Ê×Ò³| Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ (UNLV). Under the agreement, the two parties will work together to discover new tech-powered sustainable gambling solutions.

Playtech, a global leader in gambling technology, has joined forces with the Ê×Ò³| Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ (UNLV) in a groundbreaking multiyear collaboration aimed at creating a more sustainable and responsible gambling landscape. This partnership, utilizing the extensive resources and expertise from UNLV’s International Gaming Institute (IGI), will focus on integrating advanced technologies to promote safer gambling practices.

The Ê×Ò³| Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ (UNLV) and Playtech have announced a multi-year collaboration focused on leveraging technology to create a more sustainable gambling environment. The collaboration will see UNLV’s International Gaming Institute (IGI) and Playtech working together on various topics of shared interest, drawing on the extensive experience of both organizations.

Today, Playtech and the Ê×Ò³| Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ (UNLV) announced a multiyear collaboration focused on leveraging technology to create a more sustainable gambling environment. This collaboration will see Playtech and UNLV’s International Gaming Institute (IGI) working together on various topics of mutual interest/shared interest, drawing on the extensive experience of both organisations.

Established in 1994, UNLV IGI provides research-based solutions, cutting-edge insights and executive education to the global gaming and gambling industry. Initially, the key areas of focus of this collaboration will be the use of AI and machine learning to promote and support safer and more responsible gambling. Playtech has committed funding to an IGI project that explores how AI can be used to train chatbots to encourage safer gambling behaviours among sports bettors. Additionally, Playtech has supported an internship in the inaugural Gaming Manufacturing Internship Program at IGI’s Center for Gaming Innovation.

Women in the Project W community are changing the face of gaming by putting women in the C-Suite, making play safer and more inclusive, building community, and telling stories with strong female protagonists. By doing so, they are putting women at the forefront of the multi-billion-dollar gaming industry.

London-based not-for-profit ESG Gaming has announced that founder Lee Willows will be part of the Esports Betting and Gambling panel being held as part of the ESI Lisbon festival, set to take place at the MEO Arena in Lisbon from September 23 to 25. Drawing on his experience as the founder of safer gambling charity YGAM, Lee will provide expert insight alongside Darius C. Gambino, Partner Saul Ewing LLP; Brett Abarbanel, Executive Director UNLV International Gaming Institute; and Urim Bajrami, Partner Stadler Völke.