Responsible Gambling Specialist

At #Discovery2026, Kasra Ghaharian shared early findings from UNLV's AiR (Artificial Intelligence Research) Hub, which is building a global "living repository" to track the responsible use of AI across the gambling sector. The session offered a data-driven look at how AI is currently being adopted, from operations and compliance to player risk detection, and made the case for why consistent benchmarking will be essential as adoption accelerates. The takeaway was clear: as AI becomes embedded in gambling environments, the sector needs shared measures of effectiveness to ensure player protection keeps pace with innovation. Immediately afterwards, panelists joined Stacy Shaw, Vice President Product & Program Marketing, Oregon Lottery to discuss rising expectations for responsible play and how they need to be met with innovation, leadership, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Šimon Vincze, Head of Sustainable & Safer Gambling at Casino Guru, Aaron GlynWilliams, Vice President of Safer Gambling at OLG, Joseph Bufalino, Executive Director, Responsible Gambling at Marina Bay Sands, and Cory Fox, Senior Vice President, Public Policy & Sustainability at FanDuel examined the drivers of meaningful improvement and showcased practical strategies that can deliver measurable harm‑reduction outcomes while strengthening transparency and accountability. Thank you to our moderator and panelists for making the session unforgettable.  #ResponsibleGambling #GamblingHarm #ArtificialIntelligence #Discovery2026