UNLV International Gaming Institute

09/26/2022

Free Webinar on Responsible Gaming Strategies -

03/15/2022

Join UNLV at the Indian Gaming Tradeshow in Anaheim 📢 -

09/04/2021

The school year has begun & it's time to get back to the academic grind. Our friend Marc Potenza from Yale University asked us to announce this ‼ call for papers ‼ for Addicta: The Turkish Journal on Addictions -- Special Issue on Gambling. The deadline for article submission is October 31, 2021 For more info, please visit: bit.ly/2WSNtW7.

08/10/2021

Check out this unique, exciting opportunity from our friends at Caesars Entertainment Inc & Black Fire Innovation -- learn more & apply for an internship now: bit.ly/innovationintern21

UNLV Office of Economic Development

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Are you a CURIOUS, MOTIVATED, TECH SAVVY college student in need of an ?

We're looking for a talented to join the Caesars - Black Fire Innovation team in ! Apply at https://bit.ly/innovationintern21

07/21/2021

Come visit IGI @ the National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) trade show -- Booth #1909. We are joined by our friends from UNLV Harrah College of Hospitality & UNLV Boyd School of Law 🎲

Alt text: a collage showing the new Caesars Forum convention venue, a smiling woman holding a coffee mug, & the National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) convention welcome sign.

07/14/2021

If you haven't already, check out this exciting opportunity from UNLV Libraries. They are currently accepting applications for the 2021-22 Eadington Fellowship. To apply, submit your apps (including cover letter & CV) by July 23, 2021. More info: bit.ly/3z07BDK

07/14/2021

& that's a wrap on YES 2021 -- the 5th year of our esteemed Young Executive Scholars Program! Congratulations to Shekinah Hoffman & Itzel Alanis (the program organizers) & to all of the students who successfully completed their first college course.

07/08/2021

IGI is so fortunate to have such a strong relationship with the Las Vegas Raiders. This year 2 players - Nate Hobbs ( #39) & Isaiah Johnson ( #31) - spoke to our YES students about overcoming hardships to achieve personal goals. We love to see it 👏

Alt text: Screenshot of a Zoom meeting with Raiders players Nate Hobbs and Isaiah Johnson.

07/02/2021

Something HUGE happened yesterday. Longtime IGI graduate assistant & Ph.D. candidate, Marta Soligo, successfully defended her doctoral dissertation with NO edits. Congratulations, Dr. Soligo! We are so proud of everything you've accomplished & can't wait to see what you do next 🥳👩‍🎓

Alt text: 1) Marta Soligo stands in front of UNLV 'Rebels Make It Happen' sign; 2) Marta is pictured with several members of her Ph.D. committee; 3) IGI colleagues & supporters pose for a pic with Marta after her successful dissertation defense; 4) Marta speaking -- mid-dissertation defense.

06/30/2021

Today, June 30, is the very last day to submit your research for potential publication in an upcoming esports issue of Gaming Law Review. Click the link below & submit, submit, submit -- while you still can.

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06/29/2021

& last but CERTAINLY not least, a huge thank you to Wynn Las Vegas for underwriting the entire YES program & for being a supporter since the very beginning.

Alt text: Thank you Wynn Resorts for your support of Young Executive Scholars Hospitality & Tourism Program.

06/28/2021

Next up: a big thank you to Mr. Sam Kiki for his generous personal donation of scholarship/tuition funds for this year's YES cohort 🎉 We couldn't do what we do without people like you, Sam 🎉

Alt text: Thank you Mr. Sam Kiki for your support of Young Executive Scholars Hospitality & Tourism Program.