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International Gaming Institute News

The UNLV International Gaming Institute (IGI) is committed to providing cutting-edge insights to the global gaming industry. IGI provides research and programs to more than 50 jurisdictions across the globe—to leaders in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

Current International Gaming Institute News

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A collection of news highlights featuring students and faculty.

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Roundup of the hottest news headlines featuring UNLV students and staff.

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Co-hosted by the UNLV Sports Innovation Institute, the inaugural SEICon event brings together dozens of sports, entertainment, and innovation leaders — including several with Rebel ties.

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News highlights starring UNLV students and faculty who made local and national headlines.

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International Gaming Institute In The News

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Shelley White, CEO of Canada’s Responsible Gambling Council, boiled the topic down to, “It’s really about creating safer environments for the players.” She was joined in the discussion by Kasra Ghaharian, director of research for the International Gaming Institute at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Rounding out the panel was Michael Auer, a psychologist and statistician who also works for Open Bet. Auer said he’s been researching player data and responsible-gaming tools since 2008 and has subsequently published on the topic. When asked where attendees could learn more about AI, he jokingly replied, “Read my papers.”

Gambling News

Gambling software development company Playtech has unveiled a new multi-year partnership with the ҳ| 鶹ýӳ (UNLV). Under the agreement, the two parties will work together to discover new tech-powered sustainable gambling solutions.

Gambling News

Gambling software development company Playtech has unveiled a new multi-year partnership with the ҳ| 鶹ýӳ (UNLV). Under the agreement, the two parties will work together to discover new tech-powered sustainable gambling solutions.

USA Today

Las Vegas is leaning into sports. There’s a shiny new NFL stadium, which in February hosted the Super Bowl. Annual Formula 1 races across the Strip. UFC fights in the Las Vegas Sphere. Arenas hosting NHL and WNBA teams.

USA Today

Las Vegas is leaning into sports. There’s a shiny new NFL stadium, which in February hosted the Super Bowl. Annual Formula 1 races across the Strip. UFC fights in the Las Vegas Sphere. Arenas hosting NHL and WNBA teams.

USA Today

Las Vegas is leaning into sports. There’s a shiny new NFL stadium, which in February hosted the Super Bowl. Annual Formula 1 races across the Strip. UFC fights in the Las Vegas Sphere. Arenas hosting NHL and WNBA teams.

International Gaming Institute Experts

A global gaming expert specializing in online settings and AI applications, consumer protection, and payments modernization.
A longtime industry executive and leading international expert on responsible gaming. 
An expert in global gambling regulation, policy, legislation, licensing, compliance, and enforcement.
An expert in gambling and esports.
An expert on gaming and society, Bernhard has been featured on CNN, The Discovery Channel, the BBC, and The History Channel.

Recent International Gaming Institute Accomplishments

Representatives of the International Gaming Institute participated in several presentations at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) last week in Las Vegas, NV.  Executive Director Brett Abarbanel participated in a panel entitled "Women in AI: Pioneering the Next Generation of Casino Tech." She spoke about how different perspectives and approaches can…
Scholars working on research at the International Gaming Institute presented four posters at the 25th annual International Center for Responsible Gambling (ICRG) Conference on Sunday, October 6, 2024.  Samantha Wells (Learning & Technology) presented her work on using LLM-based chatbots for supporting responsible gambling education.…
Kasra Ghaharian (International Gaming Institute) has been honored as one of the Emerging Leaders of Gaming (ELG) 40 Under 40 for the Class of 2025. This prestigious recognition is presented by The Innovation Group in collaboration with Global Gaming Business (GGB) magazine. The ELG 40 Under 40 program celebrates professionals under the…
Brett Abarbanel (International Gaming Institute, Hospitality) was an invited speaker at Columbia University's College of Engineering for their inaugural Symposium on AI and Sports, on the future of technology and fan engagement. She spoke alongside the MD of the MIT Sports Lab and the AI Team Lead for the New York Yankees.
Kasra Ghaharian and Mana Azizsoltani (International Gaming Institute) attended the bi-annual conference for the European Association for the Study of Gambling (EASG). Ghaharian presented on the importance of AI ethics and governed for the gambling sector. Azizsoltani presented his research on the robustness of the most utilized screening…
Kasra Ghaharian (International Gaming Institute) has been awarded funding by the Massachusetts Gambling Commission to conduct research on artificial intelligence (AI) in the gambling sector. The study, awarded to the UNLV’s International Gaming Institute, will focus on current and possible uses of AI in the gambling industry, with a particular…