Responsible Gaming & Industry News

Thailand’s potential entry into the global gaming market presents a unique opportunity for regional differentiation and market expansion. Unlike established gaming hubs such as Macau and Singapore, Thailand’s strategic positioning as a leisure-oriented destination, combined with its strengths in wellness and medical tourism, could establish a novel integrated resort model. However, achieving this requires addressing several structu...

In this interview from the Thai Entertainment Summit, Philip Beere of Thai Casino Insider and The No Line Podcast sits down with John Raczka, Principal at Autumn Light Entertainment, to discuss the future of music and entertainment in Thailand’s upcoming casino resorts.

Explore how Thailand’s unique ‘fun economy’ influences major entertainment decisions and what this means for integrating live music and performances in the casino e...

Based on an exclusive interview with Vitaly Umansky by Philip Beere of the “No Line Podcast” and Thailand Casino Insider.

The prospect of casino resorts in Thailand has sparked significant excitement and debate, with the government and investors exploring the opportunities such developments could bring. While optimism dominates discussions, Vitaly Umansky, investment research analy...

As Thailand approaches a pivotal moment in its gaming and tourism industries, the Executive Development Program (EDP) at UNLV provided a unique platform for industry leaders to analyze, strategize, and propose solutions to challenges within this evolving market.

As the countdown to the 2024 Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2024 begins, industry professionals are preparing for the annual event, scheduled to take place from October 7th through the 10th at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas.

At G2E Asia, Bill Miller, CEO and President of the American Gaming Association (AGA), shared his perspectives on the gaming industry's future. Bill's insights encompass responsible gaming, technological advancements, and the dynamic changes within the industry, providing a comprehensive view of the challenges and opportunities ahead.

In a recent episode of The No Line Podcast, Philip, the host, engaged in a compelling conversation with Christopher Justice, CEO of Pavilion Payments, shedding light on the company’s dedication to fostering a positive and responsible gaming environment. With the spotlight on National Council on Problem Gambling’s (NCPG) Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) in March 2024, the timing couldn’t be more pertinent. The insightful dial...

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In a recent episode of "The No Line Podcast," hosted by Philip Beere, Dr. Anastasia Hronis, a distinguished psychologist from Sydney, Australia, shared her insights on responsible gaming. The conversation unfolded at the Gambling Risk-Taking Conference in Las Vegas, where Dr. Hronis discussed her multifaceted career spanning clinical practice, research, and academia at the University of Technology in Sydney.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of the gambling industry, the shift towards cashless transactions has been touted to promote responsible gaming. However, in a thought-provoking interview on the No Line podcast hosted by Philip Beere, Professor Jay Zagorsky from the Questrom School of Business at Boston University presents a compelling argument for the retention of cash transactions in gambling. Zagorsky's insights challenge the p...

Responsible Gambling at a Turning Point: Insights from the Gambling and Risk-Taking Conference

During this interview with Earle G. Hall, CEO of AXES.ai, he shares the inspiration behind donating $150,000 to University of Nevada-Las Vegas for responsible gaming research.

Kasra Ghaharian is a research assistant at UNLV International Gaming Institute (IGI) and Ph.D. student in UNLV’s William F. Harrah College of Hospitality.

In this episode of The Stories Behind the Bet, Philip James and Cameron Conn discuss GameSecure, the newest addition to the world of responsible gaming. It’s a way to protect self-excluded individuals before they can even get on the casino floor – both in brick and mortar places and online spaces. 

Cait DeBaun is vice president, strategic communications and responsibility at the American Gaming Association (AGA). DeBaun leads the AGA’s responsibility efforts and integrated communications strategies to promote the social and economic value of the $261 billion gaming industry.

Jennifer Roberts is the Associate Director of the International Center for Gaming Regulation at UNLV. In this episode of the NO LINE Podcast, she and Philip James discuss how technology influences responsible gambling practices and why the conversation about responsibility in the industry needs to continue.

In this episode of The Stories Behind the Bet, Las Vegas attorney Dayvid Figler discusses the history behind Nevada’s problem gambling diversion court. Whereas prison serves to punish convicted individuals, the diversion court rehabilitates them and works to treat their addiction.

Dr. Brett Abarbanel is the Director of Research at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ International Gaming Institute. She’s also an Assistant Professor at the William F. Harrah College of Hospitality at UNLV and a research affiliate at the Gambling Treatment and Research Center at the School of Psychology at the University of Sydney in Australia. She also serves as the co-Executive Editor of the UNLV Gaming Research and Review J...