News: International Gaming Institute

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People |

This '96 alumnus knows there’s no such thing as a rough draft in life.

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Research |

Two national scholars will conduct research to help inform gaming regulators worldwide during residencies at UNLV.

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Business and Community |

International Gaming Institute reports are among the most comprehensive studies any jurisdiction has had available for use prior to integrated resort implementation.

Innovation Lab
Business and Community |

UNLV class brings student-developed ideas to the market at the Global Gaming Expo trade show.

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Research |

Robot Automation for Dance Hackathon lets the mechanical men with the moves boogie to Michael Jackson.

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Research |

UNLV International Gaming Institute’s Robert Rippee, Jennifer Roberts, and Brett Abarbanel take the lead in researching esports, a new trend that turns video-game playing into a spectator sport.

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Campus News |

Step into the world of YES, where high school students meet team UNLV through project-based mentoring and a case-study analysis of the top industry right their backyards.

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Business and Community |

First-of-its-kind Young Executive Scholars experience to enhance pipeline of homegrown hospitality talent in Las Vegas.

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Business and Community |

Esports is moving from huddles around a computer to becoming the next big spectator sport — and resorts are betting that it’ll bring Millennials into casinos.

Brett Abarbanel
People |

This UNLV Outstanding Graduate returns as faculty to expand and promote the gaming research she began as a student.

André Wilsenach and Jennifer Roberts
Business and Community |

Center helps regulators and policymakers understand current issues and is establishing best regulatory practices.

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Research |

Bo Bernhard, executive director of the UNLV International Gaming Institute (IGI), recently joined Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval on his trade mission to Australia to sign a memo-randum of understanding with the University of Sydney.