Legalized casino gaming in the United States : the economic and social impact
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Legalized casino gaming in the United States : the economic and social impact
Haworth Hospitality Press, c1999
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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内容説明
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.
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Contents
About the Editor
Contributors
Preface
Section 1: History, Development, and Legislation
Chapter 1. History, Development, and Legislation of Las Vegas Casino Gaming
Historical Development
Las Vegas Gaming Today
Nevada's Gaming Regulatory System
Summary
Chapter 2. Personal Recollections of the New Jersey Gaming "Experiment" in Atlantic City
Background
Let the Games Begin!
My Odyssey
Events/Agencies
The Future
Summary
Chapter 3. History, Development, and Legislation of Native American Casino Gaming
Native Populations: Some Unhappy Perspectives
Promoting Tribal Self-Sufficiency: The Promise
Gaming: Beginning to Realize the Promise
Efforts to Regulate Native American Gaming
The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988
The Future of Native American Gaming
The Bottom Line: Does Gaming Help or Not?
Chapter 4. History, Development, and Legislation of Riverboat and Other Land-Based Non-Native American Casino Gaming
Riverboats
Land-Based Non-Native American Casinos
Other States
Section 2: Economic Impacts
Chapter 5. Casinos in Las Vegas: Where Impacts Are not the Issue
Introduction
The Success Story That Is Las Vegas
Why Las Vegas Is Successful and Growing
The Future Economic Health of Las Vegas
A Casino Development Model
Some Downsides for the Las Vegas Economy
The Bottom-Line Upside
Chapter 6. Economic Impacts of Casino Gaming in Atlantic City
The Queen of Resorts
The Decline of Atlantic City
Atlantic City tuns to Casinos
Promises Made
An Explosion of Growth
More Jobs Than Ever Imagined
Tax Revenues Soar
Billions Invested
Casino Benefits for All of New Jersey
Some Social problems Addressed, Not cured
Gaming Helps Seniors
Reinvestment in Nongaming Sectors
A City Rebuilt
Chapter 7. Economic Impacts of Native American Casino Gaming
Background
History of Their Economic Development
Economic and community Impact
Tax Benefits
Economic Impact Studies
Current Issues and Challenges
Chapter 8. Economic Impacts of Riverboat and Land-Based Non-Native American Casino Gaming
Evaluating Economic Impacts
Gaming Industry Growth
Public Economic Impacts
Trends and projections
Section 3: Social Impacts
Chapter 9. Social Impacts of Casino Gambling: The Case of Las Vegas
Introduction
Assessing Social Impacts of Gaming in Las Vegas
Social Impacts of Gaming in Las Vegas: A Comparative Approach
City-Specific Social Impacts of Gaming
Summary
Chapter 10. Social Impacts of Atlantic City Casino Gaming
Introduction
Demographics
Casinos
Pathological Gambling
Crime
Antigaming
New Jersey Casino Control Act
Politics
Urban Redevelopment
Conclusion
Chapter 11. Social Impacts of Native American Casino Gaming
Tribal Division and Residents' Attitudes
Initial Struggle and Exploitation
Gaming Contribution
Not All Rosy
Continued Debate
Chapter 12. Social Impacts of Riverboat and Land-Based Non-Native American Casino Gaming
Assessing Social Impacts
Social Impacts of Gambling and Gaming Development
Conclusions
Index
Reference Notes Included
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