Book Description
Engaging, readable, and authoritative, this book is the most comprehensive source available on the research and techniques involved in casino and gaming operations. It explores the function of casinos and their relationships to hotels, restaurants, resorts, and entertainment facilities. Traces the history of the gaming industry and looks ahead to future areas of expansion. Moves from principles to practices, from overviews to detailed descriptions, all in a chronological context. Provides a new chapter on Internet gaming operations. Updates all references; expands and clarifies all charts and graphs. The ideal reference for travel/gaming industry supervisors and managers, and for anyone interested in casino operations.

The publisher, Prentice-Hall Career & Technology
This is the most comprehensive source available on casino management and gaming operations. It provides in-depth, integrated descriptions of the research, methodology and techniques involved in casino and gaming operations in the hospitality industry. Coverage traces the history of the gaming industry, from its inception to the present time, and looks ahead to areas of possible future expansion.

From the Back Cover
Engaging, readable, and authoritative, this book is the most comprehensive source available on the research and techniques involved in casino and gaming operations. It explores the function of casinos and their relationships to hotels, restaurants, resorts, and entertainment facilities. Traces the history of the gaming industry and looks ahead to future areas of expansion. Moves from principles to practices, from overviews to detailed descriptions, all in a chronological context. Provides a new chapter on Internet gaming operations. Updates all references; expands and clarifies all charts and graphs. The ideal reference for travel/gaming industry supervisors and managers, and for anyone interested in casino operations.

ANNOTATION

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.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Engaging, readable, and authoritative, this book is the most comprehensive source available on the research and techniques involved in casino and gaming operations. It explores the function of casinos and their relationships to hotels, restaurants, resorts, and entertainment facilities. Traces the history of the gaming industry and looks ahead to future areas of expansion. Moves from principles to practices, from overviews to detailed descriptions, all in a chronological context. Provides a new chapter on Internet gaming operations. Updates all references; expands and clarifies all charts and graphs. The ideal reference for travel/gaming industry supervisors and managers, and for anyone interested in casino operations.

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