History of Gambling in America

Name: History of Gambling in America
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ISBN: 9780132390798

ISBN-10: 0132390795

ISBN-13: 9780132390798

Edition: 2010

Authors: Kathryn Hashimoto, Steve Durham

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The casino industry has been on a wild ride for three quarters of a century. What started as an attempt at economic development in the desert and turned into a haven for organized crime, is today one of the fastest growing industries around the world. This book traces the history of American gaming from the first European settlers to the Nevada experiment. Along the way readers will learn about the impact of gaming on society and the early attempts to minimize that impact. Historyof Gambling in America, The, 1/e then takes readers through the evolution of the gaming industry in Nevada as it deals with organized crime. In the process, a template for strict enforcement of laws to ensure the…

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List price: $93.32
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 5/17/2019
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 192
Size: 7.25" wide x 9.25" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.638




Why are There Rules?



History from Plymouth Plantation to the Civil War



History from the Civil War through the Great Depression



The Modern Era - Nevada



Modern Era - New Jersey



Native American Gaming



Other Jurisdictions - Riverboats



Other Jurisdictions - Landbased Casinos



The Costs and Benefits of Legalized Gaming



Economic Benefits



Acceptance of Gaming



Regulations