Registration is open for the 19th International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking May 26-28 at Bellagio Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
Hosted by UNLV International Gaming Institute, the event will explore pressing and emerging issues in gaming.
“The International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking is more than just a conference,” UNLV IGI Executive Director Dr. Brett Abarbanel said in a statement. “It’s the intellectual heartbeat of the global gambling field. It convenes the thinkers and decision-makers who shape the field and push the boundaries of the gambling industry. Attendees will be joined by experts in government, academia, gambling and gaming, technology, and more to discuss the many ways risk-taking continues to grow into an ever-more important part of daily life.”
Held every three years, the conference features high-effect risk-taking research and education. The most recent conference, held in 2023, attracted several hundred attendees from more than two dozen countries. It featured research spanning economics, public policy, mathematics, social sciences, and psychology.
Founded in 1974 at the University of Nevada, Reno, by Dr. Bill Eadington – referred to in a news release as an early pioneer and foundational figure in modern gambling research – the conference has grown into a respected gathering. For five decades, it has remained at the forefront of the field by continuously evolving with new content in research, technologies, and policy challenges.
Conference registration rates are:
- Early Bird registration (Ends April 18): $850
- Student registration: $500
Group room rates at Bellagio are $233 per night ($188 room; $45 reduced daily resort fee) plus taxes.
Official programming, speakers and schedules are available at https://bit.ly/19gconfevent and will be updated regularly.
