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