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Exploring Casino Impact Perceptions Of A Unique Population, Deepak Chhabra
Exploring Casino Impact Perceptions Of A Unique Population, Deepak Chhabra
UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal
This study is an investigation of the impact perceptions of Social Service Providers, Law Enforcement Officers, and Economic Development Officers to acquire a wide spectrum of community views. In doing so, this study advances the literature by examining this unique population's perceptions of casino gambling impacts and factors driving those perceptions, and their support for casinos in general using the social exchange theory framework. The results suggest that officers who have worked with gamblers tend to agree more with the economic benefits. A partial support for social exchange theory is also noted. The results have important implications for the casino …
Perceived Impacts Of Gambling: Integration Of Two Theories, Deepak Chhabra, Dogan Gursoy
Perceived Impacts Of Gambling: Integration Of Two Theories, Deepak Chhabra, Dogan Gursoy
UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal
This study explores the race and educational attainment variations on resident perceptions and support for a proposed casino development. In addition, it investigates the influence of perceived benefits and costs on casino gambling support. The findings indicate that residents who are likely to receive personal benefits from gambling development tend to believe that its socioeconomic benefits outweigh the associated costs. Respondents' race is found to exercise a significant influence on their perceptions of benefits and costs, and casino development support. This study integrates two separate research streams of social exchange theory and social representation theory, and in doing so makes …
Las Vegas Locals As Gamblers And Hosts To Visiting Friends And Family: Characteristics And Gaming Behavior, Rachel S. Shinnar, Cheri A. Young, David L. Corsun
Las Vegas Locals As Gamblers And Hosts To Visiting Friends And Family: Characteristics And Gaming Behavior, Rachel S. Shinnar, Cheri A. Young, David L. Corsun
UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal
Local gamblers are an important market segment for casino marketers providing a reliable source of revenue during slow periods. This paper presents selected gaming behavior of local residents in the Las Vegas area, linking socio-demographic characteristics with gaming behavior. In addition, this article examines the relationships of Las Vegas area locals and their visiting friends and family members in two aspects. First, we identified the influence local residents have on visiting friends and family in terms of recommendations made regarding gambling in general and specific gaming locations. Second, this article describes how visiting friends and family influence local residents in …