In The News: International Gaming Institute

CDC Gaming Reports Inc.

Longtime gaming industry executive Alan Feldman has joined the International Gaming Institute at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas as a Distinguished Fellow in Responsible Gaming.

Chicago Tribune

For any proud alum of an Illinois university awaiting the day when you can place a legal sports wager on your alma mater, consider this scenario: You’ve got a hunch the Fighting Illini are finally going to beat mighty Ohio State on the gridiron, or at least lose by fewer points than Las Vegas has predicted. You walk into one of the state’s casinos, cash in hand, only to be turned away at the betting window.

Newswise

The arena brimmed with spectators. Each of the 17,000 seats were filled with fans eagerly watching the video game battle play out on the big screen. Sounds like a successful event, right? But there was one minor problem: the esports fans wanted more seats.

Sands China Ltd

As Macao’s leading developer of integrated resorts, Sands China Ltd. maintains a continuous focus on contributing to the local community and making it a better place to live through initiatives like Sands Cares and Project Protect, which promote a strong quality of life and foster a positive environment.

iag

Sands China has continued its Responsible Gaming Ambassador advanced training programme, aimed at educating team members on how to create a positive environment at all the company’s properties.

El Tiempo

Attaching a hotel-casino to a convention center was going to be a "money loser". That was conventional wisdom before The Venetian opened on the Strip 20 years ago this week.

Asia Gaming Brief

Macau casino operator Sands China has continued its responsible gaming training course in Macau, educating its team members on how to create a positive environment at all its properties.

Macau Convention and Exhibition Economy Journal

As the leading integrated resort operator in Macau, Sands China Limited has been committed to giving back to the Macao community and is committed to enhancing the implementation of the “Golden Sand Care” Global Corporate Citizenship Program and the “ Project Protect ” initiative. Residents' physical and mental health and a positive environment will actively contribute to the Australian community.

WalletHub

Gambling exists in every state, even Hawaii and Utah, where gambling is prohibited by law. But not all gamblers are the same. “Recreational” or “social” gamblers, for instance, buy the occasional lottery ticket, take the rare casino trip or bet small stakes in fantasy sports. But they also are mentally able to quit at any point and prevent catastrophic financial loss.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Attaching a hotel-casino to a convention center was a money loser. That was the conventional wisdom before The Venetian opened on the Strip 20 years ago this week.

CDC Gaming Reports

When it comes to female representation in upper management, Native American casinos are doing better than commercial casinos, note two UNLV experts who study ​women in gaming​​​​.

TheStreet

TheStreet has been covering esports from what investors need to know about the new sector to the diversity within it.