This is the book for anyone interested in pursuing or advancing a career in the gaming or casino industry, the ideal reference for hospitality students as well as professionals. Completely up-to-date and reflecting current academic and technological trends in the field, as well as the legislative developments permitting gambling casinos in almost every state, The Gaming Industry: Covers the historical background and regulatory aspects of gaming Explores all facets of casino operations--from food and beverages to cage operations, auditing, marketing, and reporting Examines the mathematics and utility analysis of gaming, including all newly introduced technologies and related practices for gaming and casino operations
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Unlv Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 261mm,
Width: 189mm,
Spine: 22mm
Weight: 744g ISBN:9780471129271 ISBN 10: 0471129275 Pages: 280 Publication Date:19 April 1996 Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
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A / AS level
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Further / Higher Education
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
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).