UNLV International Gaming Institute Announces Formation of Inaugural Executive Directors’ Advisory Board

UNLV’s International Gaming Institute (IGI) today announced the formation of an inaugural Executive Director’s Advisory Board, a strategic initiative designed to further its mission to provide world-class research, education, and innovation to the global gaming and gambling industry.

The Executive Director’s Advisory Board will provide strategic counsel, foster connections, and contribute insights and resources to help IGI maintain its status as the intellectual capital for gambling research and education worldwide. For more than 30 years, IGI has provided expertise and education in areas including gambling innovation, research, operations, regulation and policy.

“It is my great pleasure to welcome this esteemed group to IGI’s inaugural Advisory Board,” said Brett Abarbanel, Ph.D., Executive Director of IGI. “This board will help elevate IGI’s profile of academic excellence through its commitment to our mission. We are honored to welcome these accomplished experts and look forward to benefiting from their dynamic perspectives and support in creating meaningful connections between IGI and its stakeholders.”

Inaugural IGI Executive Director’s Advisory Board members include:

• Peter Arceo Chief Gaming Officer, Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation
• Richard Baldwin Managing Partner, GGHM
• Jan Jones Blackhurst Independent Director, Caesars Entertainment / Executive Director, UNLV Black Fire Leadership Initiative
• Carlos Carrion VP International Sales and Business Development, SlotCycle
• Justin Carter SVP, Regional Operations, PENN Entertainment
• Daron Dorsey President & CEO, AGEM
• Jessica Feil VP Regulatory Affairs & Compliance, OpenBet
• Chris Grove Partner Emeritus, Eilers & Krejcik Gaming
• Anika Howard President & CEO, Wondr Nation
• Lori Kalani Chief Responsible Gaming Officer, DraftKings
• David Lopez CEO, AGS
• Brian Mattingley Former Chairman, Playtech
• Laura McAllister Cox CCO, Rush Street Interactive
• Simon Thomas Executive Chairman, Hippodrome Casino

For more information about the UNLV International Gaming Institute, please visit unlv.edu/igi