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Showing 1 to 10 of 10 for “"Casino Gambling"”.
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The impact of legalized casino gambling on regional economic development: The case of Atlantic City
… as the city was experiencing economic decline, casino gambling became an option that could help the city become revitalized. Even though many questions accompanied this option, Atlantic City did pass a referendum to legalize casino gambling; This thesis illustrates both the benefits and costs …
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The attitudes of key executives of international tourist hotels in Taiwan toward casino investments in Taiwan
Casino gaming is growing. In America, casino operations have become the largest segments of the entertainment industry. In Asia, another four countries will legalize casino gambling in 1994. The growth of the gaming industry is a worldwide trend; Right now, there is an exceptional opportunity; a …
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Casino gambling's proliferation throughout the United States: A case study of legal gaming in Louisiana
Legal casino-style gambling has expanded dramatically in the United States during the 1990s. Casino Gambling's Proliferation Throughout the U.S.: A Case Study of Legal Gaming in Louisiana examines the causes for this sudden growth and the effects that introducing casino gambling has had on one …
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Winning, losing, and breaking even : new casinos' effects on economic development impacts of existing casinos
The number of casinos has grown substantially since 1990 as states and localities try to find new tax revenue and jobs. After some initial successes across the United States and Canada, the strategy has become even more popular. With a business so dependent on tourists, how has the spread of casino …
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When casinos come to town : how Iowa newspapers framed gambling expansion and the influence of these frames on citizens' approval or rejection of casinos in their counties
… of a measure that will allow the introduction of casino gambling in their counties. In eight of these counties, the measure failed; in the other seven, the measure passed. Because casino expansion has received considerable coverage throughout the state, this study asks whether the frames used by …
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The clinical and social construction of pathological gamblers in Macau
… (扒仔). This study recruited participants from the casinos in Macau. Fifteen participants, all active gamblers and ranging in age from 24 to 53 years, were recruited and were repeatedly observed and interviewed. After initial screening, there were four non-Paichais, which were taken as a comparative …
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The local community's cognition of the development of gaming facilities in Richards Bay and environs
The gaming practice or activity commonly known as gambling has become a major force in the tourism industry and an important money earner in the economy of many countries. It has always been a popular form of recreation yet gambling remains a controversial issue in many societies. The …
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Exploring Laotians' experiences of leisure gambling and sense of place in a casino setting: a case study
Submission original under an indefinite embargo labeled 'Open Access'. The submission was exported from vireo on 2023-09-01 without embargo terms
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Casino Patrons' Reactance to Smoke-free Policies
… indoor tourism and hospitality venues including casinos, bars, and restaurants. However, the introduction of smoke-free policies in casinos has lowered gaming revenues by up to 20% in some jurisdictions (Eadington, 2011; Pakko, 2005; Thalheimer & Ali, 2008). Smoke-free policies have the potential …