Experts across gaming, cannabis policy, and state government say expanding access to legal, regulated cannabis in Las Vegas could help bolster tourism and support the broader gaming industry, particularly as visitation trends soften and competition for consumer spending intensifies. That consensus view emerged Friday during a panel at UNLV’s Cannabis Policy Institute and International Gaming Institute’s 3rd Annual Gaming & Cannabis Policy Discussion, which brought together industry stakeholders and policymakers to examine how Nevada’s cannabis regulations intersect with its tourism economy. A central theme throughout the discussion was that current restrictions may be limiting consumer choice in a market where Las Vegas increasingly competes with other destinations and entertainment options. Speakers pointed to the gap between how visitors behave in social settings and how regulated products are currently segregated under Nevada law.…