Brett Abarbanel In The News

Macau Times
Activities involving esports and consequently betting on esports lack regulatory frameworks in many jurisdictions mostly due to “fear of the unknown,” said Chris Kissack, head of esports for Digital Isle of Man, during a webinar for the 2021 edition of Gaming Global Expo Asia (G2E Asia).
N.B.C. News
The dog racing "mecca" of Florida ran its final greyhound contests Thursday night as the gambling mainstay strides closer to its potential demise across America.
CalvinAyre.com
Launched in June of 2020, The Long Con represents CalvinAyre.com’s equivalent to a podcast, but with an added bonus of a video with polished visuals for those who like to watch while they listen. These longer interviews allow us to explore topics beyond the usual gambling industry material, including but not limited to lifestyle, health and wellness, fitness, executive coaching, charity, futurism and innovation.
Esports News UK
UK-based B2B esports events company Esports Insider has revealed the first wave of speakers for next week’s ESI Digital Winter.
BettorsInsider
The G2E 2020 was exciting and informative. It was just like being in Las Vegas without the drinks and the casino night life. Many of the educational sessions were available on demand. Each day consisted of news about how the gaming industry has changed because of Covid-19. The advent of Sports Betting and Online Gaming has helped the casinos develop growth opportunities. While the capacity in the casinos is down, the gaming numbers per patron are up.
Inside World Football
The SIGA organised Sport Integrity Week taking place September 7-11 has now released a list of 38 speakers as it nails down its final agenda.
CalvinAyre.com
What are customers prioritizing as the Covid-19 pandemic drags on? With casinos now mostly reopen in the U.S., we can observe and get anecdotal stories, but a real study provides better data to work off of. Thankfully, Brett Abarbanel, Director of Research at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) international gaming institute has conducted one with the help of KPMG, and she joined our Becky Liggero Fontana for the latest episode of The Long Con.
CDC Gaming Reports, Inc.
Casinos across the United States are adopting a “show, don’t tell” approach as they work to convince the public they’re safe places to visit and work. From outfitting cleaning crews in bright uniforms and requiring face masks to enforcing social-distancing guidelines, casinos are taking a variety of steps to bounce back from their first-ever nationwide shutdown.