News: International Gaming Institute

A portrait of Shekinah Hoffman with a portion of the Las Vegas skyline, including the High Roller, in the background.
People |

Shekinah Hoffman leads a rigorous program for mentoring youth in under-resourced communities.

Becky Harris seated on exterior bench
Business and Community |

Former Nevada Gaming Control Board chairwoman will study policy and regulatory issues related to legal sports wagering.

Aron Kock demonstrates his blackjack variant to two onlookers at a gaming convention.
People |

Native Aruban Aron Kock found inspiration to come to the UNLV Center for Gaming Innovation in a pile of mango leaves.

Caesars Palace sportsbook
Campus News |

From sports to themed casinos, UNLV researchers push the boundaries of hospitality scholarship.

A student stands in front of a presentation
Campus News |

Tech-savvy and constantly connected, today's Hospitality College students have some big ideas on how to move the industry forward — and executives are listening.

man
People |

Two-time UNLV alumnus Andrew Baca has done a little bit of everything in his career … except let setbacks stand in the way.

Sociology doctoral student Marta Soligo poses at Montelago Village at Lake Las Vegas
Research |

A native of Italy, Marta Soligo researches the Italian "flavor" of some Southern Nevada tourist attractions.

The demolition of the Dunes casino
UNLV History |

Some of the major milestones of a driving force behind developments on the Las Vegas Strip and beyond.

two women at resort property
Research |

Few women hold executive positions in the hospitality industry. Two UNLV researchers explore the implications.

computer screen and smartphone on gambling website
Research |

The challenges of restricting offshore gaming create headaches for governments around the world.

International Gaming Institute sign
Research |

IGI reports offered analysis for officials, business leaders on gaming regulation and ways to balance growing tourism market while minimizing social costs.

A woman plays chuck-a-luck
Research |

As gaming proliferates nationwide, what becomes of women who become addicted, and turn to crime? An Eadington Fellow aims to find out.