In The News: International Gaming Institute

Yogonet

Esports betting provider Oddin has announced that Becky Harris will join the company as a senior advisor in furtherance of Oddin's commitment to maintain a safe regulatory framework for esports incthe US and other international markets.

Las Vegas Review Journal

The $4.3 billion project is set to be a flashy property with lots of star power and is the first newly built megaresort to debut on the Strip in more than a decade — all at a time when Las Vegas’ tourism industry, the backbone of the local economy, is starting to find its footing after getting crushed by the coronavirus pandemic.

AV Network

Visix continues its multiyear rollout of a digital signage network for the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), now serving five departments with an eclectic and engaging blend of custom interactive wayfinding systems, traditional digital signage, and meeting space solutions.

The Seattle Times

The stakes could not be higher as the Strip tries to emerge from the shadow of the pandemic, and the first crop of shows faces a challenging reality: It is hard to open shows without tourists, and it’s hard to draw tourist without shows.

CDC Gaming Reports

Despite almost universal support for responsible gaming, a siloed approach across the United States can thwart efforts to help gamblers in need, four experts said Thursday.

New York Times

The stakes could not be higher as the Strip tries to emerge from the shadow of the pandemic and the first crop of shows face a challenging reality: It is hard to open shows without tourists, and it’s hard to draw tourist without shows.

rAVe PUBS

Visix continues its multiyear rollout of a digital signage network for the University of Las Vegas (UNLV), now serving five departments with an eclectic and engaging blend of custom interactive wayfinding systems, traditional digital signage and meeting space solutions.

Casino.org

The Nevada Gaming Commission has amended its regulations to require the state to establish and maintain a self-exclusion list for internet gaming sites.

Nevada Independent

Crunch time has finally arrived for the Legislature, with lawmakers planning to work steadily through Sunday to work out compromises and pass scores of bills with less than a day and a half left in the 120-day session. Here’s a look at some of the latest developments in Carson City on the penultimate day of session.

Beat The Fish

The Nevada Gaming Commission will soon allow players to barre themselves from playing online casino games and online poker games. This is the first time that regulators in the state will attempt to keep a register of self-excluded online players.

Las Vegas Review Journal

The Nevada Gaming Commission took an unprecedented step to curb problem gaming this month: Allowing those who want to control their gambling impulses to put themselves on a list that prevents them from being able to play online games.

Deadline

After months of pandemic shutdowns and restrictions, Las Vegas is finally ready for a full reopening of its hotel-resorts, casinos and restaurants. Starting on Tuesday at 12:01 AM, vaccinated people will not have to wear masks or practice social distancing.