Download or read book Introduction to the Casino Entertainment Industry written by Vincent H. Eade and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Appropriate for courses in and Introduction to the Gaming Industry, Casino Management/Introduction to Gaming. Presents a clear, understandable, and comprehensive overview of all the departments within a casino.
Download or read book An Introduction to the Entertainment Industry written by Andi Stein and published by Peter Lang. This book was released on 2009 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether it's a favorite television show, an artist at the top of the music charts, a best-selling book, or a hometown sports team, we love entertainment. It's big business and in this accessible introduction, Andi Stein and Beth Bingham Evans give readers a glimpse inside the industry, to better understand how each segment operates and the challenges and trends it faces. Each chapter addresses a different segment of the entertainment industry including: - Film - Television - Radio - Theatre - Music - Travel/Tourism - Sports The book is designed as an introductory text for entertainment courses and as an overview of the industry for those looking to pursue careers in the field of entertainment. A list of resources is provided at the end of each chapter.
Download or read book Introduction to Casino and Gaming Operations written by Lincoln H. Marshall and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most comprehensive sources of information on casino management and gaming operations around the world. Presented in a readable, engaging, and logical manner, this book describes research, methodology, and techniques with exercises to reinforce the material of each chapter. Key terms are highlighted throughout the book.
Download or read book The Gaming Industry written by University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1996-05-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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...
Download or read book Government and the Transformation of the Gaming Industry written by Richard McGowan and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the 1990s the gambling industry transformed its image by referring to itself as the gaming industry . While critics of the industry scoffed at this transformation as merely a meaningless name change, it has had profound effects on the business and public policies that face the newly transformed gaming industry. The book is divided into three parts. The first part focuses on the historical and cultural forces that have shaped the new gaming industry. Emphasis is placed on the two types of games (agon games of skill, and alea games of chance). It is shown that the types of games a society embraces have a significant impact on whether gambling is permitted to enter the mainstream of the entertainment industry. The second part of the book analyzes how each segment (pari mutuel betting, lotteries and casinos) competes in the new industry. The political and social implications of gaming are the focus of the final part, which concludes with a series of recommendations that will enable the industry, public policy officials and anti gambling activists to construct policies that mitigate some of the problems associated with gambling. The book will be of particular interest to students, practitioners and scholars in public policy. It will also be pertinent to readers in economics, political science and business.
Download or read book An Introduction to Casino Operations Management from a Compliance Perspective written by Gelitha J. Ferguson and published by Strategic Book Publishing Rights Agency. This book was released on 2014-05-19 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Casino Operations Management is an intriguing yet mystifying multi-trillion dollar industry worldwide. But little is known or documented about how this thriving industry is operated and managed. What goes on behind the scenes of these operations? For years casino operators were known for their connections to the underworld. On the surface, the intrigue and behind-the-scenes mystery of the operations of these entities could appear dark and sinister in the minds of many. But individuals are sometimes drawn to darkness ... GamingInParadise.com is a virtual Casino Operations Management training conglomerate located in a land shrouded in mystery-filled intrigue, which is nestled on the Isle of Enchantment. The Isle of Enchantment is a part of a chain of islands called the Bahamas, which is comprised of 700 islands sprinkled over 100,000 square miles of ocean, starting just 50 miles off the coast of Florida. These beautiful islands have been described as another world, where visitors can't tell where dreams begin and reality ends. As you walk through the luscious landscape of the Isle of Enchantment, you enter the unknown world of a gamers' paradise. About the Author First-time author Gelitha J. Ferguson of Nassau is an internationally certified compliance professional/general counsel, with a combined 24-year career in professional management in the regulatory and supervisory environments, the gaming industry, banking and finance, compliance and anti-money laundering/terrorist financing solutions at regional and international levels. She has extensive specialized training from leading regulatory institutions in the U.S.A., Canada, Switzerland, London, and the Bahamas. Publisher's website: http: //sbprabooks.com/GelithaJFerguson
Download or read book Entertainment Industry Economics written by Harold L. Vogel and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2007-04-23 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this newly revised book, Harold L. Vogel examines the business economics of the major entertainment enterprises: movies, music, television programming, broadcasting, cable, casino gambling and wagering, publishing, performing arts, sports, theme parks, and toys and games. The seventh edition has been further revised and broadened and differs from its predecessors by restructuring and repositioning the previous Internet chapter, including new material on the economics of networks and advertising, adding a new section on policy implications, and further expanding the section on recent theoretical work pertaining to box-office behaviour. The result is a comprehensive up-to-date reference guide on the economics, financing, production, and marketing of entertainment in the United States and overseas. Investors, business executives, accountants, lawyers, arts administrators, and general readers will find that the book offers an invaluable guide to how entertainment industries operate.
Download or read book The Entertainment Industry written by Stuart Moss and published by CABI. This book was released on 2010 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Entertainment studies are an important emerging subject in tourism, and this introductory textbook provides a detailed overview of the entertainment industry discipline in order to prepare students for roles such as promoters, festival managers and technical support workers. Covering key aspects of entertainment by profiling individual sectors, each chapter is written by an expert working in the field and covers the history and background, products and segmentation, contemporary issues, micro and macro business, environmental influences, detailed case studies and future directions of that sector. It will be an essential text for undergraduate students in entertainment management, events management and related tourism subjects.
Download or read book Casino Industry in Asia Pacific written by Kaye Sung Chon and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-11-12 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This single volume gives you comprehensive information on Asia-Pacific gaming! Casino Industry in Asia Pacific: Development, Operation, and Impact is a one-of-a-kind comprehensive review of the gaming industry in various countries in the Asia-Pacific region. This valuable resource thoroughly details the history, the operational issues, and the impact of casino gaming in Australia, Korea, Macao, and Southeast Asia—and the Pachinko phenomenon in Japan. International authorities discuss crucial issues that involve policy makers and casino developers, allowing industry players a global perspective as they consider various important viewpoints in their long-range planning. Casino Industry in Asia Pacific is organized into three sections: Development, Operation, and Impact. Chapters in the Development section provide a thorough history of gaming for Australia, Japan, Korea, Macao, and Southeast Asia. Laws and regulations are also reviewed for each location. In the Operation section, each chapter analyzes an important casino operational issue, including regulations, licensing and due diligence, internal control and auditing, and rolling commissions. The last section reviews the economic and social impacts for various regions. Chinese culture and gaming are also examined in detail to illustrate the intertwined relationship between gaming and people’s daily life. Extensive bibliographies, helpful tables, and fascinating photographs are also included. Casino Industry in Asia Pacific discusses: casino history and gaming legislation in Australia, Korea, and Macao Japan’s form of gambling—Pachinko gaming in Southeast Asia suggestions for Asian gaming jurisdictions casino licensing investigations accounting, internal controls, and casino auditing the use of non-negotiable chips the societal and economic impacts of gaming in Australia the impacts of casinos in Korea gaming and Chinese culture Casino Industry in Asia Pacific: Development, Operation, and Impact is an essential resource for graduate students, advanced undergraduate students, educators, researchers, gaming policymakers and lobbyists, concerned civic organization leaders and members, casino developers and executives, hotel professionals, travel and tourism professionals, and anyone interested in the gaming industry.
Download or read book Legalized Casino Gaming in the United States written by Cathy Hc Hsu and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-01-21 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering the entire United States gaming market, Legalized Casino Gaming in the United States provides gaming researchers, policymakers, and hospitality students comprehensive overview of the history, development, legislation, and economic and social impacts of riverboat, land-based, and Native American casino gaming. Containing national and regional research about the industry, this book will provide students with a historical view on gaming and the hospitality industry, offer researchers data and current market status of the industry; and will give policymakers information about the advantages and disadvantages of a gaming industry in their community. Comprehensive and thorough, Legalized Casino Gaming in the United States is full of case studies, data, and surveys that provide you with credible information on community incomes, residents’attitudes about gaming, and gaming taxes in certain states. This fact-filled book will help you evaluate and learn about the pros and cons of the industry, including: reviewing changes in the gaming laws and regulations in particular regions and segments of the industry explaining laws and regulations by state for riverboat and other Native American land-based gaming examining negative and positive social impacts of gaming, including crime; quality of life; community services; availability of entertainment, recreation, and cultural activities; community attractiveness, such as reputation, appearance, cleanliness, and traffic; local resident attitudes; and pathological gaming explaining Nevada’s gaming regulatory system, including the roles of the Nevada Gaming Commission and Gaming Control Board, and discussing issues related to currency transactions, exclusion lists, work permits, customer disputes, and underage gambling discussing positive economic aspects of Native American gaming, such as tax benefits, in Connecticut, Wisconsin, Oregon, and Minnesota, and how the industry impacts surrounding communities Examining the industry from ethical, economic, and social standpoints, the contributors offer you several perspectives of a situation, not just one side of an issue, to help you make educated decisions or opinions about gaming. Bolstered with charts, graphs, tables, and future research recommendations, Legalized Casino Gaming in the United States offers you an in-depth and comprehensive look at the gaming industry, helping you weigh the positive and negative effects of one of the most popular areas of hospitality.
Download or read book The Business of Gaming written by William R. Eadington and published by University of Nevada, Reno Bureau of Business & Economic Research. This book was released on 1999 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume presents a sampling of state-of-the-art business and economic research that the new generation of gaming operations has spawned. Rather than "back of the envelope" and "seat of the pants" management, today's gaming companies rely on strategic planning, ROI analysis, customer tracking systems, focus groups, quantitative analysis, direct mail marketing, and customer service standards to improve performance. As competition for the discretionary dollar has increased, and as gaming has wedged itself into the center of modern entertainment offerings, the need for systematic and scientific analysis in the business of gaming has grown accordingly.
Download or read book Casino Gambling in America written by K. J. Meyer-Arendt and published by Cognizant Communication Corporation. This book was released on 1998 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Addiction by Design written by Natasha Dow Schüll and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 457 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: machines stems from the consumer, the product, or the interplay between the two. --
Download or read book Data Analytics Applications in Gaming and Entertainment written by Günter Wallner and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-07-11 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The last decade has witnessed the rise of big data in game development as the increasing proliferation of Internet-enabled gaming devices has made it easier than ever before to collect large amounts of player-related data. At the same time, the emergence of new business models and the diversification of the player base have exposed a broader potential audience, which attaches great importance to being able to tailor game experiences to a wide range of preferences and skill levels. This, in turn, has led to a growing interest in data mining techniques, as they offer new opportunities for deriving actionable insights to inform game design, to ensure customer satisfaction, to maximize revenues, and to drive technical innovation. By now, data mining and analytics have become vital components of game development. The amount of work being done in this area nowadays makes this an ideal time to put together a book on this subject. Data Analytics Applications in Gaming and Entertainment seeks to provide a cross section of current data analytics applications in game production. It is intended as a companion for practitioners, academic researchers, and students seeking knowledge on the latest practices in game data mining. The chapters have been chosen in such a way as to cover a wide range of topics and to provide readers with a glimpse at the variety of applications of data mining in gaming. A total of 25 authors from industry and academia have contributed 12 chapters covering topics such as player profiling, approaches for analyzing player communities and their social structures, matchmaking, churn prediction and customer lifetime value estimation, communication of analytical results, and visual approaches to game analytics. This book’s perspectives and concepts will spark heightened interest in game analytics and foment innovative ideas that will advance the exciting field of online gaming and entertainment.
Download or read book Casinos written by New Zealand. Committee of Enquiry into the Establishment of Casinos in New Zealand and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The main recommendations of the enquiry were: that the casino industry be permitted to operate in New Zealand; that the industry be owned and operated by private enterprise; that casino operations be subject to a Goods and Services Tax on the casino "win" in addition to a corporate income tax; and, that the industry be regulated by a Casino Supervisory Authority.
Download or read book Gambling in America written by Earl L. Grinols and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2004-01-12 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gambling in America carefully breaks ground by developing analytical tools to assess the benefits and costs of the economic and social changes introduced by casino gambling in monetary terms, linking them to individual households' utility and well-being. Since casinos are associated with unintended and often negative economic consequences, these factors are incorporated into the discussion. The book also shows how amenity benefits - for casinos, the benefit to consumers of closer proximity - enter the evaluation. Other topics include agent incentives and public decision making, conceptual clarifications about economic development, cost-benefit analysis, and net export multiplier models. Professor Grinols finds that, in considering all relevant factors, the social costs of casino gambling outweigh their social benefits.
Download or read book Casino Capitalism Society and Politics in China s Macau written by Sonny Shiu-Hing Lo and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2020-07-20 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the characteristics of casino capitalism in Macau under Chinese sovereignty and administration. It argues that casino capitalism propelled the region’s economic prosperity and social stability in the period starting from the internationalization of the casino industry in 2002 to the end of 2019. However, casino capitalism also exacerbated the income gap between the rich and the poor. To tackle income inequality, the Macau developmental state combined casino capitalism with social welfarism. The region’s developmental state has been characterized by its relatively decisive leadership, its autonomy from the capitalist and working classes, and a comparatively weak civil society. China has encouraged Macau to shift from its overdependence on casino capitalism to economic diversification and integration with the Greater Bay Area. However, given Macau’s long-standing and profound dependence on casino capitalism, the path of economic diversification is destined to be long and difficult. As this book also argues, the Macau model of “one country, two systems” is a unique one which cannot be easily transplanted to Hong Kong, where the overdeveloped politics and assertive civil society are a far cry from Macau’s frozen politics and quiescent society.
