格伦Wichinsky, ’82, draws inspiration from his late father, a renowned gaming executive. He shares his 40 years of legal expertise in the classroom at 麦克乔治法学院, offering students firsthand insights on gaming law. He carries on his father’s legacy and even established a scholarship in his honor to further support the next generation of gaming law attorneys.

在他的职业生涯中, Wichinsky has held various roles within the gaming industry, 包括总统, 总法律顾问, 导演, and compliance officer for both public and private gaming companies. He has also managed licensed casinos in Las Vegas and Laughlin, 内华达, 而且是有执照的制造商, 经销商, and operator of land-based electronic gaming machines in 内华达.

自2018年以来, Wichinsky has served as a member of the adjunct faculty at his alma mater 麦克乔治法学院, teaching an annual spring intersession course titled “LAW 699J: Gaming 法律 and Regulation.” This course aims to offer fundamental comprehension and practical skills related to both the North American and global gaming sectors. It covers topics such as the legal definition of gambling, regulatory frameworks for tribal and commercial gaming at federal and state levels, 获得博彩执照的程序, 技术授权, structuring business entities to meet gaming license criteria, 对博彩业务的监管, as well as examining public policy concerns and addressing issues related to problem gambling.

学生的推荐包括, “The real-life stories Professor Wichinsky provided were so valuable because his first-hand experience and expertise in the field lent to very thoughtful discussions,” and “this course adds value to 麦克乔治法学院's class offerings.”

Wichinsky's influence extends beyond legal practice, as he is an author of several industry articles and publications, covering topics such as ethics in gaming and the economic impact of legalized gambling. He is a sought-after speaker at professional gaming law forums and conferences, including those sponsored by the American Bar Association.

为了纪念他的父亲, Wichinsky has created the Michael ‘Mickey’ Wichinsky Gaming 法律 Endowed 奖学金 for 麦克乔治法学院 students interested in a career in Gaming 法律. 

米奇Wichinsky was a former part owner and casino executive at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas, the first Southern 内华达 经销商 for Bally Manufacturing Corporation, 内华达游戏公司的老板兼总裁, Gamemasters的老板兼总裁, and owner and president of Advanced Gaming Technologies, 公司. 和讨厌的, he assisted in the development and introduction of the first electromechanical slot machine to the 内华达 casino industry which revolutionized the gaming industry with its unique hopper system which allowed for multiple-coin jackpot payouts.