The International Masters of Gaming Law recently named OnCourse Learning Director of Gaming Programs David Vialpando one of two 2017 Gaming Regulators of the Year—Indian Country. The award was presented during the 2017 Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas.
IMGL President Michael E. Zatezalo said in a letter to Vialpando, who also is chairman of the California-based Santa Ysabel Tribal Gaming Commission, “Your work in promoting tribal regulations for new and innovative gaming products for tribal casinos, as well as being a frequent author and panelist on gaming issues, is in keeping with the IMGL’s mission of ‘advancing gaming through education.’”
Vialpando joined OnCourse Learning in early 2017. He oversees leading-edge product development for gaming operations and compliance education, and helps to create educational content that addresses the challenges facing contemporary gaming professionals.
OnCourse Learning Financial Services Executive Vice President Brett Shively said, “Kudos to David for exemplifying what OnCourse Learning stands for as a preeminent leader in the training and e-learning space. As a company that helps businesses enhance their workforces, remain compliant and advance careers through technology-based personal learning, the International Masters of Gaming Law award is a distinction David’s colleagues can celebrate. With this award, David joins a select group that is among the best of the best in the gaming industry, a sector where OnCourse Learning is evolving as a true leader.”
Vialpando stated, “It is truly an honor to receive this recognition from the International Masters of Gaming Law. My overarching goal in the various careers I’ve enjoyed–law enforcement, education and tribal gaming regulation–has been to advance best practices and innovative technology to improve our delivery of service and assist my professional counterparts in accomplishing the goals of their organizations.”
Terry Hale, chief gaming regulator of the Seminole Nation Gaming Authority of Oklahoma, also was named a 2017 Gaming Regulator of the Year – Indian Country.
