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.

Dynamic pricing, a strategy used by airlines and resorts, adjusts prices based on demand, offering cheaper rates during low-demand periods.

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.

Artificial intelligence is a facet of technology in all of our lives and may be reshaping the gaming industry as we know it. From slot machines that track your every spin to surveillance cameras that can predict a fight before it happens, AI is finding its way into nearly every corner of the gambling world.

Las Vegas recently hosted approximately 100,000 guests, driven by major events such as NASCAR weekend at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the Raiders and UNLV Rebels games at Allegiant Stadium, and the Global Gaming Expo (G2E).

The Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas is drawing 25,000 visitors and over 400 exhibitors from 120 countries to the Venetian this week, showcasing the future of gaming. The event, one of the largest conventions in the city, is expected to boost visitor numbers and features cutting-edge virtual gaming technology.

From kiosks designed to speed customer check-in to vibrant casino games, Nevada’s tourism industry is putting artificial intelligence to work.  But one of AI’s potential best uses – its ability to assimilate massive amounts of data and identify patterns that could detect fraud and money laundering – is taking a back seat to automating table games and replacing bartenders.  

Aristocrat has been named as the latest founding member of the UNLV International Gaming Institute (IGI)’s AI research initiative. The AI Research (AiR) Hub was launched in May to accelerate the adoption of trusted and responsible AI in the gambling industry, with other founding members including Playtech, evoke and Kindbridge Behavioral Health and the Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA).

A new game has quite a journey ahead of it before it can even reach the manufacturing stage. The industry has almost entirely moved away from traditional coin-operated, reel and lever-based machines in favor of large touchscreen monitors and cashless betting, leading to a greater variety and complexity of offerings.

Las Vegas, a major tourist destination, is dealing with a decline in discretionary spending as families across the U.S. tighten their budgets.

Kalshi, a prediction market platform, is facing legal challenges from several states, including Nevada, as it expands into the sports prediction market. The company, which has been operating since 2018, allows users 18 and older to purchase "event contracts" to predict the outcomes of sporting events, a practice some liken to sports betting.

Both sports betting and generative AI have become dramatically more common in recent years, and their intersection poses risks for consumers. It used to be that you had to go to a casino or call up a bookie to place a bet, and you got your tips from the sports section of the newspaper. Now you can place bets in apps while the game is happening and ask an AI chatbot for advice.