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The Challenges and Opportunities of AI in Las Vegas

Join us as the Economic Club of Las Vegas welcomes Brett Abarbanel, Ph.D., Executive Director at the UNLV International Gaming Institute and Associate Professor in UNLV’s William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration, Dr. Kasra Ghaharian, Director of Research at the UNLV International Gaming Institute, and Rick Arpin, Managing Partner, Las Vegas at KPMG, as they discuss how AI is impacting the Las Vegas gaming economy during a panel discussion. Presenters: Brett Abarbanel, Ph.D., Executive Director at the UNLV International Gaming Institute and Associate Professor in UNLV’s William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration, Dr. Kasra Ghaharian, Director of Research at the UNLV International Gaming Institute, and Rick Arpin, Managing Partner, Las Vegas at KPMG

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WHEN

January 27, 2026
5:00 pm
7:00 pm

Agenda

5:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Register 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm: Program

EVENT TYPE

Reception with Light Hors d’oeuvres

LOCATION

Park MGM – Richmond 1 & 2

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