Oral history interview with Brittnie Watkins conducted by Stefani Evans and Kristian Taketomo on March 5, 2026 for the Game On! The Oral History of Las Vegas Sports project. In this interview Watkins talks about her early childhood spent in Battle Creek, Michigan. Growing up, Watkins was interested in team sports, especially soccer and basketball. After graduating from Michigan State University with a dual-degree in criminal justice and psychology, Watkins moved to Las Vegas, Nevada to continue her schooling and received a master's in criminal justice, her J.D., and a doctorate in educational psychology. Watkins also disusses support she has received from various mentors and the Kids' Court School, a program at UNLV that educates youth on the justice system. Watkins also discusses educating herself on eSports after joining the Nevada Gaming Control Board and helped introduce laws regarding video games and legal sports betting. Watkins also talks about coaching her children's soccer and basketball teams alongside her mother. The interview concludes with Watkins talking about how much she enjoys Las Vegas and the sports teams that have emerged in recent years. Digital audio available; no transcript available.
Collection Name: Game On! The Oral History of Las Vegas Sports Interviews
Box/Folder: Digital File 00