News: International Gaming Institute

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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.

Bo Bernhard speaks at a podium
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.

Bill Eadington and Bo Bernhard
People |

UNLV International Gaming Institute head Bo Bernhard named Satre Chair in Gaming Studies at University of Nevada, Reno, advancing a collaborative effort between the two institutions.

Hotel guests gamble at the slots
Research |

How the old papers of an esteemed accountant and the memories of a casino legend chart the shift in the casino model.

David Wedley
People |

This Academic Success Center staffer says he feels a sense of accomplishment when he sees UNLV’s student-athletes graduate.

John Lukasik
Research |

UNLV supercomputer helps gaming innovation students do the math and make the pitch for a new fantasy sports game.

Andre Wilsenach
Campus News |

International gaming control chief tapped to lead new initiative, which will offer first-of-its-kind research and education programs for gaming regulators worldwide.

Las Vegas strip
Research |

UNLV professor Bo Bernhard — a keynote speaker for UNLV Research Week Oct. 12-16 — explains how the science of intelligence bends in the direction of UNLV.

Taylor Ross and Mark Yoseloff play blackjack
Campus News |

UNLV’s Center for Gaming Innovation students break into competitive casino industry with new ideas for games.

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Business and Community |
Under guidance of former gaming executive, student inventors are developing and patenting technologies to ensure Las Vegas doesn't lose as the industry leader.