UNLV’s IGI Introduces Inaugural Executive Director’s Advisory Board

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ International Gaming Institute has revealed the names of its Executive Director’s Advisory Board, which will focus on building a world-class research, education, and innovation facility that focuses on addressing challenges and setting trends in the global gaming and gambling industry.

More Than a Dozen Specialists Join the Inaugural Executive Director’s Advisory Board

A total of 14 specialists have been appointed to serve on the IGI Executive Director’s Advisory Board. They all represent leading researchers and industry specialists with ample understanding of the subject matter and years of experience addressing issues related to responsibility and problem gambling. The list is as follows:

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

The Executive Director’s Advisory Board, which reunites a diverse crowd of industry insiders, will focus on offering strategic counsel, building connections, and generally assisting the International Gaming Institute in helping push forward regulation, operations, innovation, and research that specifically focuses on informing policymakers and establishing best industry practices, with a strong focus on responsible gambling and harm-minimization.

Commenting on this milestone, IGI Executive Director Brett Abarbanel had this to say: “It is my great pleasure to welcome this esteemed group to IGI’s inaugural Advisory Board. 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.”