UNLV International Gaming Institute Advisory Board
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)’s International Gaming Institute (IGI) recognizes the value and importance of involving external stakeholders from appropriate fields (business and industry, government, non-profit, and others) in the development, delivery, and promotion of its centers, programs, initiatives, and projects through an Advisory Board to assist the IGI Executive Director.
The mission of the Advisory Board is to provide counsel, connections, and resources (funds, in kind, and personnel) in support of IGI’s objectives as the global intellectual capital for gambling research, education, and innovation.
The Advisory Board is a critical link between our faculty, staff, and students, and practitioners in the field in order to ensure IGI’s quality and relevance in global real world settings.
2026 UNLV International Gaming Institute Advisory Board Members
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 Leadership Initiative
Carlos Carrion
Slot Technologies Expert
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
Omar Khoury
Chief Global Compliance Officer, Wynn Resorts
David Lopez
CEO, AGS
Brian Mattingley
Former Chairman, Playtech
Laura McAllister Cox
CCO, Rush Street Interactive
Simon Thomas
Executive Chairman, Hippodrome Casino