The third edition of the Sports, Entertainment and Innovation Conference (SEICon), which is co- hosted by UNLV and Syracuse University, brought together a broad cross-section of the sports and entertainment industries at the Bellagio.

The 19th International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking set for this month has added new keynote and panel presentations spanning sports betting, artificial intelligence, regulatory oversight and risk in the entertainment industry.

A golfer stands over a 10-foot putt on the 18th green. If he knocks it in, he’ll win a tournament. But he’s just a bit nervous, his heart rate rising and his palms sweating. What if there was a way to alleviate the golfer’s nerves?

Evenplay, an AI technology company based out of Las Vegas, has created a patented golf simulator application that creates challenges for all skill levels, with the intention of improving play performance through the use of cash rewards.

A golf bag may not seem like it’s integral to a great game, but there are many ways it can help make golfing more enjoyable. Different golf bags have special features like attached stands, weatherproof material and even extra pockets. In short, there’s a lot more to consider than the number of clubs and balls it can hold on the course. Here, you’ll find our picks for the best golf bags available.

University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV) PGA Golf Management University Program Director Dr. Christopher Cain, PGA, has earned the prestigious PGA Master Professional status, the highest educational designation that can be obtained by a PGA Member. Cain achieved his PGA Master Professional designation in Executive Management.

It’s a tradition unlike other and the unofficial start of spring for golf fans nationwide. But the beauty of April flowers at Augusta National Golf Club, once a plant nursery, belies the danger lurking for the 94 participants in the 81st Masters Tournament. Plenty of prayers will be made around Amen Corner, to be sure. And we may even see some showers from the eyes of those who overcome and succumb to the pressure alike.

Hardly a week goes by on the PGA Tour without a former UNLV golfer showing up on the leaderboard. Last week at The Barclays it was Adam Scott, Ryan Moore and Charley Hoffman each finishing in the top 13.