National Council of Legislators from Gaming States Collaborates with University of Nevada, Las Vegas International Gaming Institute

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/12/2022 - 22:30

LAS VEGAS – The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) today announced a new collaboration with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas International Gaming Institute (IGI) to further expand NCLGS programming, content, research, and presentations at their 2022 and 2023 Summer and Winter annual meetings.

“This collaborative will combine the UNLV International Gaming Institute’s 25 years of gaming experience with NCLGS’ strong leadership on gaming issues and provide valuable enhancements to our conference programming and agendas,” said NCLGS President Keith Pickard, a Nevada Senator.

“The International Gaming Institute is excited to join forces with NCLGS as a resource to assist in making a positive difference and facilitate advancements within the gaming industry,” IGI Executive Director Dr. Bo Bernhard said. “For over a decade we have participated in the NCLGS meetings, and we are elated to take on this greater role.”

“NCLGS welcomes the IGI to our team, which will make this organization even more valuable to lawmakers across the United States,” said Michael Pollock, Managing Director of Spectrum Gaming Group, which is executive director of NCLGS.

NCLGS is primarily concerned with the proper regulation and best practices of the industry and does not promote or oppose gaming. The 2022 Summer Meeting will be held July 7 - 10 in Boston at the Westin Copley Place. Registration for the Summer Meeting will open in March.

NCLGS committee meetings and general sessions, which are open to all attendees, focus on all the critical issues facing gaming, from the expansion of sports betting, igaming and ilottery to taxation, compacts with tribal operators, and new land-based gaming operations.

As NCLGS grows, so does interest in sponsorships. Interested stakeholders can advance the NCLGS mission and effectively engage gaming’s decision-makers with a sponsorship of the Summer Meeting. Click here to view options, and email events@nclgs.org to secure your sponsorship today.

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About University of Nevada, Las Vegas International Gaming Institute: For more than 25 years, UNLV International Gaming Institute (IGI) has provided research-based solutions, cutting-edge insights, and executive education to the gaming industry. Described as the “global intellectual capital of gaming” by former Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval and “The Harvard of Gaming” by Global Gaming Business magazine, IGI houses several excellence initiatives, including the Center for Gaming Innovation, the International Center for Gaming Regulation, the Expanding the Leader verse initiative, and the Hospitality & Esports Innovation Lab. Each of these addresses a vital need in the global gaming industry, for which the IGI serves as an answer center populated by an internationally recognized dream team of contributors. For more information, visit www.igi.unlv.edu

About NCLGS: NCLGS is the only organization of state lawmakers that meets on a regular basis to discuss issues relating to gaming. Members of NCLGS serve as chairpersons or members of state legislative committees responsible for the regulation of gaming in their state legislative houses. NCLGS does not promote or oppose gaming but is primarily concerned with the regulation and economic and social impacts of the industry. The NCLGS Foundation is the educational and research arm of NCLGS. The 501(c)(3) non-profit is a source of non-partisan data on issues of gaming legislation and regulation. Learn more about NCLGS at www.NCLGS.org