UNLV International Gaming Institute
Knowledge. Research. Innovation.
Welcome
For more than 25 years, UNLV International Gaming Institute (IGI) has provided research-based solutions, cutting-edge insights, and executive education to the gaming industry. Described as the “global intellectual capital of gaming” by former Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval and “The Harvard of Gaming” by Global Gaming Business, IGI houses several excellence initiatives, including the Center for Gaming Innovation, the International Center for Gaming Regulation, the Expanding the Leaderverse initiative, and the Hospitality & Esports Innovation Lab. Each of these addresses a vital need in the global gaming industry, for which the IGI serves as an answer center populated by an internationally recognized dream team of contributors. For more information about what we do, please explore the tabs below.
Research
IGI conducts research that bridges the applied and academic worlds, focusing on multi-disciplinary studies that have introduced academic rigor to real-world settings in cultures and communities around the globe. Stakeholders trust IGI's research to provide independent, objective answers to complex questions. Over the years, IGI has advised 50+ national and international jurisdictions on emerging topics in the industry, including: sports betting, emerging technologies, esports, responsible gambling, and gambling policy.
Applied Knowledge & Executive Education
IGI’s Executive Development Program is one of the gaming industry’s most prestigious executive education programs. EDP offers industry executives the opportunity to come together and learn about gambling best practices and implementation in integrated resorts.
Innovation
Our Center for Gaming Innovation and Hospitality Lab class enable students to create their own intellectual property, including gambling games and innovations to enhance the guest room experience. To date, more than 50 patent applications have been filed between the classes and numerous student innovations are beginning to hit casino floors.
International Center for Gaming Regulation
Our International Center for Gaming Regulation is the world’s first academic center dedicated to gaming regulatory research and education, guiding the world’s policymakers as they make decisions that govern the industry. This Center was launched in 2016 in partnership with UNLV’s Boyd School of Law.
Expanding the Leaderverse
UNLV IGI’s “Expanding the Leaderverse” initiative promotes diversity and inclusion in the hospitality, gaming, and tourism industries at the K-12, university, and industry levels. By bridging the gap between university and industry, UNLV IGI aims to also shrink the gender gap that presently exists within the hospitality and gaming industry’s executive representation.
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EXPERTS
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Professor, Sociology and Hospitality
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Director, Hospitality and Esports Laboratory
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Director of Research, International Gaming Institute
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Distinguished Fellow in Gaming and Leadership, International Gaming Institute
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Distinguished Fellow in Responsible Gaming, International Gaming Institute
In The News
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Sep. 17, 2020 | CDC Gaming Reports, Inc.
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Sep. 17, 2020 | Gaming Today
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Sep. 15, 2020 | Gaming & Leisure
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Aug. 31, 2020 | Twin Falls Times - News
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During this time, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and the International Gaming Institute (IGI) are working to ensure the safety and security of all students, faculty, staff, and the global gaming community. Our thoughts are with those who have been affected by the novel coronavirus, and we are hopeful that we will emerge from this stronger and more connected than ever.
For UNLV-specific questions regarding the coronavirus, please email: coronavirus@unlv.edu.
For all other IGI-related questions, please email: igi@unlv.edu.
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, IGI Executive Director