The Gaming Industry: Introduction and Perspectives / Edition 1

by University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV)

Overview

An authoritative introduction to the world of professional gamingand casino management, from the authorities on the subject, thefaculty of the UNLV International Gaming Institute: Vincent H.Eade, Director David J. Christianson, Dean William F. HarrahCollege of Hotel Administration

Contributing faculty members: Frank D. Borsenik Leslie E.Cummings Robert J. Martin John T. Bowen Bernhardt Fried AndrewNazarechuk Pearl Brewer Zheng Gu John M. Stefanelli Anthony N.Cabot Jim Kilby

This is the book for anyone interested in pursuing or advancinga career in the gaming or casino industry, the ideal reference forhospitality students as well as professionals. Completelyup-to-date and reflecting current academic and technological trendsin the field, as well as the legislative developments permittinggambling casinos in almost every state, The Gaming Industry:
* Covers the historical background and regulatory aspects ofgaming
* Explores all facets of casino operations—from food andbeverages to cage operations, auditing, marketing, andreporting
* Examines the mathematics and utility analysis of gaming,including all newly introduced technologies and related practicesfor gaming and casino operations
* And much more...

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780471129271
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	05/03/1996
Pages:	280
Product dimensions:	7.82(w) x 9.54(h) x 0.80(d)

Table of Contents

Historical Background (R. Martin).

The Economics of Gaming (J. Milanowski).

CASINO OPERATIONS.

The Regulation and Control of Casino Gaming (A. Cabot).

Casino Organizational Structures (V. Eade).

Hotel/Casino Food and Beverage Operations (J. Stefanelli and A.Nazarechuk).

Casino Marketing (J. Brown).

Casino Cage Operations (R. Eade).

Casino Revenue Recognition (B. Fried and G. Goussak).

Reporting of Cash Transactions (J. Kilby).

GAMING.

The Mathematics of Casino Games (F. Borsenik).

Utility Analysis of Gaming Motivation (Z. Gu).

CASINO MANAGEMENT AND GAMING EDUCATION.

Gaming Management and the College Curriculum (L. Cummings and P.Brewer).