Institute for the Study of Commercial Gaming
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The Institute for the Study of Commercial Gaming (ISCG) at the University of Macau is a not-for-profit gaming research and development organization that was established in August 2003. The mission of ISCG is to build bridges between the theories and practices of gaming in Macau and across Asia. By doing so, it hopes to develop a better understanding of the gaming entertainment industry and its impacts on all members of the society.
In light of its mission, ISCG seeks to establish strong intellectual foundations for responsible gaming, inject fresh and innovation ideas into gaming management, and provide world-class education to faculty members and students of the University of Macau who are interested in gaming.
ISCG conducts research on all theoretical and operational aspects of gaming, which include economic and social impact of gaming, gaming laws and regulations, gaming surveillance and technology, casino marketing and management, and other issues arising from gaming operations. It brings together leading experts from various areas such as mathematics and statistics, economics, law, management, marketing, information system, sociology, history, and psychology.
ISCG regularly provides advice to government policy makers on issues relating to gaming regulations and helps gaming operators to solve practical problems arising directly from gaming operations.
Ultimately, ISCG aims to be the leading centre for the study of gaming in Asia.
