Responsible Gaming & Industry News

The Thai government is advancing plans to legalize casinos, which would fortify its tourism sector and position the nation as a premier gaming destination in Southeast Asia. At the Thai Entertainment Complex Summit in Bangkok,  Ken Jolly , Vice President and Managing Director for Asia at  Light & Wonder , shared insights into the prospective gaming landscape, including anticipated game offerings a...

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...

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 mus...

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 analyst at  Seapo...

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. This report draws on insights shared by Sarah Webster, VP of Finance at Yaamava' Resort & Casino, and Oliver Shoemaker, VP of Slot Operat...

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. Organized by the  American Gaming Association   (AGA) and  RX USA   , G2E has established itself as a central hub for discussions, innovations, and networking within the regulated...

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. Navigating Industry Challenges Bill reflected on his transition...

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...

Listen to more episodes about responsible gaming at www.nolinepodcast.com Contact Philip at philip@andmarketing.us #responsiblegambling #RGAM2024   Join us in this insightful episode of The No Line Podcast, where host Philip Beere engages in a detailed discussion with Keith Whyte, the National Council on Problem Gambling Executive Director. The focus of their conversation is the ever-changing land...

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 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....

Responsible Gambling at a Turning Point: Insights from the Gambling and Risk-Taking Conference The recent Gambling and Risk-Taking Conference, hosted by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), brought together industry experts to discuss the state of responsible gambling. In an interview with Alan Feldman, a distinguished fellow at UNLV, conducted by Philip Beere, Head of Marketing of Gaming A...

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. Along with the monetary donation, AXES will donate anonymized data to support research and to predict problem gambling better. Page body/content Key moments: 00:52 Earle discusses the donation 01:38 The inspiration behind...

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. READ MORE AT  https://philipjames.co/the-no-line-podcast/ Kasra received his master's in Hotel Administration from UNLV in 2010. During this time, he published "A Mathematical Approach for Optimizing the Casino Slot Floor: A Linear Programming...

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.  Before starting GameSecure, Conn worked for fifteen years in the industry; his impressive career in...

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. DeBaun currently oversees the AGA's Have A Game Plan® PSA campaign, working with sports leagues and teams and sportsbo...

Rasmus Kjaergaard has been CEO of Mindway AI for approx. two years. Mindway AI is 100 % focused on providing scientific-based Responsible Gambling Solutions and knowledge, combining neuroscience and AI. In this period Mindway AI has grown rapidly to become a significant provider RG solutions globally, and lately being a double award-winner at the Vixio – Global Regulatory Awards in the categories...

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. Alongside her role at the ICGR, Roberts also teaches gaming law at UNLV's William S. Boyd...

In this episode of The Stories Behind the Bet , Philip James and Bill Miller discuss the importance of responsible gaming as sports betting becomes more streamlined in the industry, and what the American Gaming Association is doing to ensure its Code of Conduct fits the bill. The current President and CEO of the AGA, Bill Miller has spent more than three decades representing business interests in...

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. Since passing the bar exam in 1991 at the age of 23, attorney Dayvid Figler has contributed to a number of high-profi...

Alan Feldman discusses the relevance of GameSense and the International Gaming Institute with Distinguished Fellow in Responsible Gaming Alan Feldman. GameSense is a way for casinos to prove they care about the gambling habits of their clientele, and it's already making a difference for big names like MGM Resorts. Alan Feldman is an expert in this field. He has spent almost 30 years as a senior ex...

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...

As Chief Revenue Officer, Keith Wachtel is responsible for day-to-day leadership and management of all revenue-generating initiatives for the NHL and has been a key contributor to the League's path to more than $4.5 billion in annual revenues. He leads all global corporate partnership efforts for the NHL and assumes P&L responsibility across numerous business areas. Since joining the NHL in 2007,...

Mark Hichar focuses his practice on the gaming industry, and brings to each project over 25 years of experience working for gaming operators, system suppliers, game developers, and gaming licensees. Mark has worked as both inside and outside counsel to gaming companies, and understands the need to provide clear, practical, and actionable advice. Mark has particularly deep experience working with o...

Brian Westbrook is Investor at SeventySix Capital and a Member of the SeventySix Capital Athlete Venture Group. He played 9 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round of the 2002 NFL Draft after playing college football for Villanova University. He earned two Pro Bowl selections in 2004 and 2007. Topics discussed include: Sports tech...