Playtech Enters Responsible Gaming Partnership With UNLV

Playtech and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) announced a multiyear partnership focused on leveraging technology to promote responsible gaming. This collaboration will see Playtech and UNLV’s International Gaming Institute (IGI) utilizing the extensive experience of both organizations.

UNLV IGI will use AI and machine learning to promote responsible gambling

Established in 1994, UNLV IGI provides research-based solutions and cutting-edge insights to the global gaming and gambling industry.

Furthermore, the main plan for this collaboration is to use artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to promote responsible gambling.

Playtech has committed funding to an IGI project at the university. AI is currently being used to train chatbots to encourage safer gambling behaviors among sports bettors.

Additionally, Playtech has supported an internship in the inaugural Gaming Manufacturing Internship Program at IGI’s Center for Gaming Innovation.

Playtech, UNLV partnership will benefit all stakeholders in advancing player protection

Kasra Ghaharian, PhD, Director of Research, UNLV International Gaming Institute said: “We are thrilled to collaborate with Playtech. [This partnership will help] advance our responsible gambling research. Their expertise in artificial intelligence and machine learning is crucial in promoting safer gambling behaviors.

“Playtech’s dedication to reducing gambling related harm, aligns with our own goals of employing the most advanced methodologies. [Our purpose is] to understand, predict, and prevent potential gambling harm. As responsible gambling becomes increasingly important in the US, our collaboration with Playtech is more vital than ever.”

Brett Abarbanel, PhD, Executive Director, UNLV International Gaming Institute, Associate Professor, UNLV William F. Harrah College of Hospitality added: “It is a joy to work with Playtech across IGI’s many education, innovation, and research programs. Moreover, Playtech is a global leader in gambling and gaming, and together we will advance a stronger, more sustainable industry.”

Jonathan Doubilet, VP of US Business Operations at Playtech said: “We are delighted to collaborate with the prestigious UNLV International Gaming Institute (IGI). Their expertise in the gambling and technology sector helps continue to generate powerful insights that benefit all stakeholders in advancing player protection.”