Monday, July 28, 2025 2:13 PM
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ International Gaming Institute on Monday formed the inaugural Executive Director’s Advisory Board to provide world-class research, education, and innovation to the global gaming and gambling industry.
The Executive Director’s Advisory Board will offer strategic counsel, foster connections, and contribute insights and resources to help IGI maintain its status as the intellectual capital for gambling research and education worldwide. For more than 30 years, IGI has provided expertise and education in areas including gambling innovation, research, operations, regulation and policy.
“It is my great pleasure to welcome this esteemed group to IGI’s inaugural Advisory Board,” IGI Executive Director Brett Abarbanel said in a statement. “This board will help elevate IGI’s profile of academic excellence through its commitment to our mission. We are honored to welcome these accomplished experts and look forward to benefiting from their dynamic perspectives and support in creating meaningful connections between IGI and its stakeholders.”
Inaugural IGI Executive Director’s Advisory Board members include:
- Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Chief Gaming Officer Peter Arceo
- GGHM Managing Partner Richard Baldwin
- Independent Director, Caesars Entertainment Executive Director, UNLV Black Fire Leadership Initiative Jan Jones Blackhurst
- SlotCycle VP International Sales and Business Development Carlos Carrion
- Penn Entertainment Senior Vice President, Regional Operations Justin Carter
- AGEM President & CEO Daron Dorsey
- OpenBet Vice President Regulatory Affairs & Compliance Jessica Feil
- Eilers & Krejcik Gaming Partner Emeritus Chris Grove
- Wondr Nation President & CEO Anika Howard
- DraftKings Chief Responsible Gaming Officer Lori Kalani
- AGS CEO David Lopez
- Playtech Former Chairman Brian Mattingley
- Rush Street Interactive CCO Laura McAllister Cox
- Hippodrome Casino Executive Chairman Simon Thomas
