The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has appointed several members to the Esports Technical Advisory Committee, a panel of individuals intended to better facilitate betting on esports in the state.
The Esports Technical Advisory Committee members were appointed by NGCB last Wednesday during a hearing, providing the regulator with a dedicated group tasked with providing best practices to the board.
The committee’s responsibilities include guidance surrounding the maintenance of integrity of esports competitions and related betting.
The Esports Technical Advisory Committee consists of seven industry professionals, including:
- Brett Abarbanel, Director of Research, International Gaming Institute at University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Paul Hamilton, Co-Owner & CEO, Atlanta Esports Ventures
- Seth Schorr, CEO, Fifth Street Gaming
- Lovell Walker, Vice President of Development, Penn National Gaming
- Christian Bishop, Chief Revenue Officer, Method
- Jud Hannigan, CEO, Allied Esports
- Brandon Snow, Head of Esports, Activision Blizzard
The committee will meet no more than once per calendar quarter, unless otherwise approved by the board to provide ‘necessary’ guidance to ensure the integrity of esports wagering.