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International Gaming Institute News

The 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ International Gaming Institute (IGI) is committed to providing cutting-edge insights to the global gaming industry. IGI provides research and programs to more than 50 jurisdictions across the globe—to leaders in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

Current International Gaming Institute News

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This month’s frosty headlines and highlights from the students and faculty of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

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From promoting megaresorts to championing responsible gaming practices, Alan Feldman has made his mark in an industry he never planned to enter. Now his contributions are immortalized with a national Hall of Fame induction.

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Campus News |

A monthly roundup of the top news stories at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, featuring the presidential election, gaming partnerships, and much more.

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Campus News |

A collection of news highlights featuring students and faculty.

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Campus News |

Roundup of the hottest news headlines featuring 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students and staff.

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Business and Community |

Co-hosted by the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Sports Innovation Institute, the inaugural SEICon event brings together dozens of sports, entertainment, and innovation leaders — including several with Rebel ties.

International Gaming Institute In The News

Gioco News

The link between artificial intelligence and ethics is critical and under observation from many sectors.

Gioco News

The link between artificial intelligence and ethics is critical and under observation from many sectors.

Gioco News

The link between artificial intelligence and ethics is critical and under observation from many sectors.

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The year 2024, which is almost behind us, leaves an important legacy for everyone, people, associations and companies from almost all parts of the world: the now massive introduction of artificial intelligence. A legacy that has already demonstrated its weight and potential, to the point that the European Union itself has intervened with a framework regulation that member states can and must adapt, but which deserves and will surely have even broader impacts in the near future.

Gioco News

The year 2024, now almost behind us, leaves everyone, people, associations and companies from almost every part of the globe an important legacy: the now massive introduction of artificial intelligence. A legacy that has already demonstrated its weight and potential, so much so that the European Union itself has intervened with a framework regulation that member states can and must adapt, but which deserves and will certainly have even wider impacts in the near future. In everyone's life, as mentioned. And also in the gaming and casino sector , which just this year have begun to use artificial intelligence not only for the automatic detection of player behavior, a very useful tool also for the purpose of preventing or treating pathological gambling, but also at a generative level.

GGB News

Few technologies have pervaded the social conscience and disrupted industries as quickly as artificial intelligence, or AI, has. Far from a buzzword or a flash in the pan, AI has spread its tendrils to reach every nook and cranny of the tech world, including and perhaps especially gambling.

International Gaming Institute Experts

An expert in gambling and esports.
A longtime industry executive and leading international expert on responsible gaming. 
An expert in global gambling regulation, policy, legislation, licensing, compliance, and enforcement.
An expert on gaming and society, Bernhard has been featured on CNN, The Discovery Channel, the BBC, and The History Channel.
A global gaming expert specializing in online settings and AI applications, consumer protection, and payments modernization.

Recent International Gaming Institute Accomplishments

Brett Abarbanel (International Gaming Institute, Hospitality) published a book chapter entitled, "Manipulation in Esports" in the "Palgrave Handbook on the Economics of Manipulation in Sport." The book examines manipulation in sport through the lens of economics, bringing light to the various ways benefits can be gained from rule and…
Brett Abarbanel (International Gaming Institute; Hospitality) gave the keynote address at the 2024 Esports Research Network Conference in London, UK. Her keynote, titled, "The Bettor Part of Valor(ant)," explored the interconnectedness between gambling, gaming, and esports, and where research can support a sustainable future for esports’…
Brett Abarbanel (International Gaming Institute; Hospitality) featured in Bloomberg TV's Chief Future Officer, which profiles how CFOs now play a critical role in shaping corporate strategy and positioning organizations to meet future challenges. This episode explored sports betting business and DraftKings CFO, Alan Ellingson.
Representatives of the International Gaming Institute participated in several presentations at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) last week in Las Vegas, NV.  Executive Director Brett Abarbanel participated in a panel entitled "Women in AI: Pioneering the Next Generation of Casino Tech." She spoke about how different perspectives and approaches can…
Scholars working on research at the International Gaming Institute presented four posters at the 25th annual International Center for Responsible Gambling (ICRG) Conference on Sunday, October 6, 2024.  Samantha Wells (Learning & Technology) presented her work on using LLM-based chatbots for supporting responsible gambling education.…
Kasra Ghaharian (International Gaming Institute) has been honored as one of the Emerging Leaders of Gaming (ELG) 40 Under 40 for the Class of 2025. This prestigious recognition is presented by The Innovation Group in collaboration with Global Gaming Business (GGB) magazine. The ELG 40 Under 40 program celebrates professionals under the…