UNLV’s International Gaming Institute (IGI) today announced the formation of an inaugural Executive Director’s Advisory Board, a strategic initiative designed to further its mission to provide world-class research, education, and innovation to the global gaming and gambling industry.

The Executive Director’s Advisory Board will provide 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,” said Brett Abarbanel, Ph.D., Executive Director of IGI. “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:

• Peter Arceo Chief Gaming Officer, Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation
• Richard Baldwin Managing Partner, GGHM
• Jan Jones Blackhurst Independent Director, Caesars Entertainment / Executive Director, UNLV Black Fire Leadership Initiative
• Carlos Carrion VP International Sales and Business Development, SlotCycle
• Justin Carter SVP, Regional Operations, PENN Entertainment
• Daron Dorsey President & CEO, AGEM
• Jessica Feil VP Regulatory Affairs & Compliance, OpenBet
• Chris Grove Partner Emeritus, Eilers & Krejcik Gaming
• Anika Howard President & CEO, Wondr Nation
• Lori Kalani Chief Responsible Gaming Officer, DraftKings
• David Lopez CEO, AGS
• Brian Mattingley Former Chairman, Playtech
• Laura McAllister Cox CCO, Rush Street Interactive
• Simon Thomas Executive Chairman, Hippodrome Casino

For more information about the UNLV International Gaming Institute, please visit unlv.edu/igi

Podium, a leading global provider of trusted sports content and data solutions, has announced a long-term agreement with Bally’s Interactive to supply its flagship PULSE data service across a portfolio of the operator’s top-performing UK casino brands, including Bally’s UK, Jackpot Joy, Monopoly Casino, Rainbow Riches and Double Bubble.

The partnership follows Bally’s Interactive strategic expansion into racing, which went live across its UK brands earlier this year, with Podium’s real-time betting data now seamlessly integrated across Bally’s Interactive platforms to enhance player experience, deliver content integrity and bolster uptime.

Josh Sparke, Managing Director at Podium says: “We are thrilled to be working with Bally’s Interactive to deliver a premium racing experience across some of the most recognisable names in UK gaming. This partnership is another clear endorsement of our commitment to reliable, scalable delivery – with zero downtime, ultra-low latency and a single integration powering content from over 300 tracks worldwide.”

Bally’s Interactive selected Podium following a competitive process, citing the flexibility of the platform and strengths in its commercial relationships and expertise.

Alex Kemp, Senior Commercial Manager at Bally’s Interactive says: “Podium stood out for their collaborative approach and deep understanding of our ambitions across racing. From day one, they made integration simple with great documentation and a hands-on onboarding team. It is also clear they have built a future-proof platform that gives us the ability to scale. We are already exploring how tools like Racecard Pro and Race Hype can help us drive long-term engagement.”

PULSE is Podium’s core data product, built to deliver accurate, resilient and fast racing data from the world’s leading rights holders. Through a single integration, Bally’s Interactive now has access to an unrivalled portfolio of global content, enabling full coverage across thoroughbred, greyhound and trotting codes.

Deal will bring Swedish gaming giant’s content live on Caesars’ digital platforms in four U.S. jurisdictions and Ontario

Play’n GO, a leading casino entertainment provider, has today announced a new U.S. operator partnership with Caesars Entertainment.

The partnership brings Play’n GO titles such as Buildin’ Bucks, Piggy Blitz, and Reactoonz online across Caesars Palace Online Casino, Caesars Sportsbook & Casino and Horseshoe Online Casino in Ontario, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and soon in West Virginia.

This partnership marks another significant milestone in Play’n GO’s growing U.S. footprint, highlighting the company’s commitment to delivering world-class entertainment to players across the country, where it is now licensed in six states.

Anna Mackney, Head of Regional Sales US at Play’n GO: commented “The Caesars brand is synonymous with world-class gaming and entertainment in North America, and it’s an exciting time for our business to announce this partnership. Our mutual commitment to high-quality entertainment and responsible gaming makes them the perfect partner for us as we mark this latest milestone on our U.S. journey.”

Ricardo Cornejo Rivas, Vice President of Online Gaming at Caesars Digital added: “Bringing Play’n GO’s popular titles live on our platforms is a win for our players. We’re committed to continuously making strides in building out our portfolio of titles on our online casino platforms and we’re thankful to bring another great partner like Play’n GO into the fold to make that happen.”

To find out more about Play’n GO, please visit playngo.com