Alan Feldman

Director of Strategic Initiatives, International Gaming Institute
Expertise: Responsible Gaming, Gaming Industry, Gaming Regulation, Problem Gambling

Biography

Alan Feldman is one of the world’s leading experts on responsible gaming.

As Director of Strategic Initiatives for UNLV's International Gaming Institute, Feldman develops programs and policies to advance related knowledge and capabilities within the industry and regulatory community.

Feldman spent nearly 30 years in the gaming industry with MGM Resorts, where he recently spearheaded the launch of GameSense, an innovative, player-focused responsible gambling program that encourages players to adopt behaviors and attitudes that can reduce the risk of developing gambling disorders. This landmark program is now available at all of MGM’s U.S. properties.

A frequent speaker on responsible gaming at conferences, universities and media events around the world, Feldman serves as Chair of both the National Center for Responsible Gaming as well as the Nevada Advisory Committee on Problem Gambling. He also serves as a member of the Gambling Research Advisory Committee for the Massachusetts Gaming Commission.

In 2002, the Casino Management Association honored Feldman as the Gaming Professional of the Year and in 2009, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award in Gaming Communications from the American Gaming Association.

Alan Feldman In The News

Nevada Current
The failure of Resorts World New York, a sister company of Resorts World Las Vegas, to disclose regulatory violations of money laundering in its New York casino application could jeopardize its effort to turn its electronic gaming establishment in Queens into a full-service casino.
The Nevada Independent
Is cashless gaming a boon for casinos? Could it result in more problem gambling? There is no clear answer to either question, but those in the responsible gaming community are still concerned as the technology expands.
K.S.N.V. T.V. News 3
Dynamic pricing, a strategy used by airlines and resorts, adjusts prices based on demand, offering cheaper rates during low-demand periods.
City Cast Las Vegas
A Las Vegas-based company recently unveiled new cashless gambling technology which would allow gamblers to connect slot machines directly to their bank account via QR code. So, ya know, what could possibly go wrong? Then again … is there an upside? Co-host Dayvid Figler is joined by gaming industry veteran and UNLV faculty member Alan Feldman and Josh Swissman, GMA Consulting Founding Partner and Gaming Industry Expert, for a spirited conversation about the pros and cons of making gambling easier than ever.

Articles Featuring Alan Feldman

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Campus News | March 6, 2025

The rosiest headlines and highlights featuring the students and faculty of UNLV.

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Campus News | December 3, 2024

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

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Research | November 22, 2024

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 | November 4, 2024

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