UNLV International Gaming Institute
Knowledge. Research. Innovation.
Welcome
For more than 30 years, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas International Gaming Institute (IGI) has served as a global leader in gaming and gambling research, executive education, and policy insight. IGI delivers rigorous, research-driven solutions and forward-looking perspectives to industry leaders, regulators, and policymakers worldwide.
Renowned for its expertise in gaming and hospitality innovation, regulation and public policy, sports wagering and esports, and responsible gambling, IGI has advised more than 50 jurisdictions across six continents. Its work helps shape sound decision-making in one of the world’s most dynamic and highly regulated industries.
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Research
IGI bridges academia and industry, delivering independent, multidisciplinary research on the complex issues facing the global gaming sector. Supporting more than 50 jurisdictions, IGI provides thought leadership on a wide range of topics, including gaming operations, regulatory policy, sports betting, responsible gambling, technology and innovation, and socioeconomic impacts. Additionally, through its AI Research Hub (AiR Hub), IGI leads research on Artificial Intelligence, focusing on AI ethics, gaming industry adoption, and emerging regulatory frameworks.
Applied Knowledge & Executive Education
IGI’s Executive Development Program (EDP) is among the gaming industry’s most prestigious executive education offerings. Designed for senior leaders, EDP brings together global executives to explore best practices, regulatory frameworks, and strategic implementation within integrated resort and gaming environments.
Innovation
Our Center for Gaming Innovation class enables students to create their own intellectual property, including gambling games and other casino/gambling-based innovations.
International Center for Gaming Regulation
Launched in 2016 in partnership with UNLV’s Boyd School of Law, the International Center for Gaming Regulation is the world’s first academic center dedicated exclusively to gaming regulatory research and education. The Center serves as a trusted resource for policymakers and regulators shaping the future of gaming governance worldwide
Young Executive Scholars (YES)
In partnership with the Clark County School District, IGI’s Young Executive Scholars (YES) programs engage K–12 students, with a focus on under-resourced Las Vegas youth. YES introduces participants to managerial and executive-level career opportunities in tourism, hospitality, and interactive entertainment, helping build pathways to higher education and long-term career success.
What's Happening at IGI
EXPERTS
- Director of Research, International Gaming Institute
- Director of Strategic Initiatives, International Gaming Institute
- Gaming and Economic Development Expert
- Executive Director, International Gaming Institute
- Executive Director, International Center for Gaming Regulation
In The News
- | Nevada Independent
- | City Cast Las Vegas
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The founders of the International Gaming Institute envisioned it becoming exactly what it has become—the go-to for academic expertise on the global gaming industry.
Bo Bernhard, Interim Vice President of Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement