The Battered Gaming Industry: A Case Study For Our Times?,
2012
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
The Battered Gaming Industry: A Case Study For Our Times?, Bo J. Bernhard
UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal
No abstract provided.
Exploring Casino Impact Perceptions Of A Unique Population,
2012
Arizona State University
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 …
High Rollers From Mainland China: A Profile Based On 99 Cases,
2012
Macao Polytechnic Institute
High Rollers From Mainland China: A Profile Based On 99 Cases, Zhonglu Zeng, David Forrest
UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal
Macao's casinos win a high proportion of their revenue from high rollers from Mainland China but some of these generate social problems back home. We analyze 99 cases of high rollers whose activities came to media attention, building a profile of them based on information in the reports. They were mainly from areas near Macao or from particularly rich regions of China. Most were male, aged 30- 49. They tended to be government officials, managers of state-owned businesses or owners of private enterprises. They lost as much as US$12.08 million on a single trip. Their average accumulated loss amounted to …
An Analysis Of Gambling Expenditure Across Countries,
2012
University of Macau
An Analysis Of Gambling Expenditure Across Countries, Chan Boon Patrick Lee
UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal
This study hypothesized that gambling expenditure across countries was positively related to income and negatively related to uncertainty avoidance. Statistical analyses using secondary data were conducted to test the hypotheses. The results of a multivariate linear regression using income and uncertainty avoidance as the independent variables and gambling expenditure as the dependent variable showed that the two independent variables were significantly related to gambling expenditure. The two independent variables explained 56 percent of the variance in the dependent variable. An exponential model with only income as the independent variable, however, accounted for 72 percent of the variance in gambling expenditure. …
Toward Legalization Of Poker: The Skill Vs. Chance Debate,
2012
University of Denver
Toward Legalization Of Poker: The Skill Vs. Chance Debate, Robert C. Hannum, Anthony N. Cabot
UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal
This paper sheds light on the age-old argument as to whether poker is a game in which skill predominates over chance or vice versa. Recent work addressing the issue of skill vs. chance is reviewed. This current study considers two different scenarios to address the issue: 1) a mathematical analysis supported by computer simulations of one random player and one skilled player in Texas Hold'Em, and 2) full-table simulation games of Texas Hold'Em and Seven Card Stud. Findings for scenario 1 showed the skilled player winning 97 percent of the hands. Findings for scenario 2 further reinforced that highly skilled …
Responsible Gaming Device Research Report,
2012
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Responsible Gaming Device Research Report, Bo J. Bernhard, Anthony F. Lucas, Dongsuk Jang, Jungsun Kim
UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal
No abstract provided.
Special Industry Report: Editor's Introductory Remarks,
2012
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Special Industry Report: Editor's Introductory Remarks, Betty Mcneal
UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal
No abstract provided.
Gambling Behaviors Of Former Athletes: The Delayed Competitive Effect,
2012
Adams State College
Gambling Behaviors Of Former Athletes: The Delayed Competitive Effect, Stephen M. Weiss, Sherri L. Loubier
UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal
Gambling behaviors in current athletes, former athletes and non-athletes were examined. Gambling tendencies were determined from participants' responses on the South Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS). A delayed competitive effect among athletes that might surface in the form of pathological gambling was investigated. To test this novel theory, participants were divided into three groups: athletes who are currently playing sports, former athletes who used to play competitive sports and non-athletes who have never participated in competitive sporting events. A 2 x 3 independent groups AN OVA was utilized comparing SOGS scores across gender and athletic status. The mean score for former …
Beating The Book: Are There Patterns In Nfl Betting Lines?,
2012
Pepperdine University
Beating The Book: Are There Patterns In Nfl Betting Lines?, Michael R. Summers
UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal
Las Vegas sports books provide two even-money bets (not counting commission, or "vigorish") regarding National Football League games- the point-spread between each pair of teams and the total number of points scored by each pair of teams (the "over-under"). Odds makers set the numbers ("lines") for these two bets almost a week in advance of the games, and they may change these numbers throughout the week as new information becomes available regarding the teams or as bettors bet unequally on either side of the line. This study examines whether there are any predictable patterns in the betting lines over the …
Do Job, Age, And Place Of Residence Matter For Gaming Activity? A Study Of The Mid-Colorado River Communities,
2012
University of Kentucky
Do Job, Age, And Place Of Residence Matter For Gaming Activity? A Study Of The Mid-Colorado River Communities, Wuyang Hu, George W. Borden, Thomas R. Harris, Leigh J. Maynard
UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal
A household survey in the mid-Colorado River communities of Laughlin, Nevada and Bullhead City, Arizona examined local residents' gaming activities. A censored regression analysis distinguished between factors affecting gaming participation versus expenditures. Results suggest that gaming behavior can often be predicted with knowledge of individuals' residence, workplace, and other household demographic characteristics. Both local government agencies and casino managers can use the results to make better-informed decisions.
Influence Of Personal Factors On Macau Residents' Gaming Impact Perceptions,
2012
Institute for Tourism Studies
Influence Of Personal Factors On Macau Residents' Gaming Impact Perceptions, Fanny Vong
UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal
This paper explores the influence of personal factors on gaming impact perceptions using Macau, China as a case study. The objective is to examine how residents' gaming perceptions were affected by (1) personal benefits received from gaming; (2) length of residence; and (3) demographic characteristics. The study also aims to assess the relative magnitude of influence exerted by each variable on gaming impact perceptions. All personal factors were found to contribute to differences in gaming impact perceptions among sub-groups of respondents. Regression analyses revealed that age, education and residence status had influence on gaming impact perceptions. Findings support that the …
Industry Labor Force Quality: An Investigation From The Customer Service Perspective,
2012
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Industry Labor Force Quality: An Investigation From The Customer Service Perspective, Zheng Gu, Ricardo Chi Sen Siu
UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal
To investigate the labor force quality deficiency in the Macao casino industry, this study conducted a survey among Macao casino guests on their assessment of customer service. The mean scores of different service features were calculated and compared across casinos operated by different casino companies. Furthermore, different service features were examined for their importance to the overall customer satisfaction based on an estimated regression model. The study found that most of the service features were below satisfactory rating, but Wynn Resorts stood out as the top performer among the four gaming companies. The regression model identified "respect", "smile" and "skill" …
Book Review: The Economics Of Casino Gambling,
2012
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Book Review: The Economics Of Casino Gambling, Betty Mcneal
UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal
No abstract provided.
An Observation Study Of Chinese Baccarat Players,
2012
University of Macau
An Observation Study Of Chinese Baccarat Players, Desmond Lam
UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal
The Chinese gaming market, Macau in particular, is one of the biggest opportunities in the world today. Many industry observers have reported a clear interest among Chinese in playing baccarat. Together, VIP and non-VIP baccarat accounted for as much as 85% of Macau's 2005 gross casino gaming revenue. This paper documented and examined the psychology of Chinese baccarat players through a 'non-participatory' observation study. The study discovered some peculiar behaviors about these Chinese gamblers that included a display of high illusion of control. Chinese baccarat players appeared to derive monetary, excitement, entertainment and social values from baccarat gaming. The results …
Formal Rules, Informal Constraints, And Industrial Evolution-The Case Of The Junket Operator Regulation And The Transition Of Macao's Casino Business,
2012
University of Macau
Formal Rules, Informal Constraints, And Industrial Evolution-The Case Of The Junket Operator Regulation And The Transition Of Macao's Casino Business, Ricardo Chi Sen Siu
UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal
Following the approach of institutional economics to study the interaction between the changing formal rules and the evolving informal constraints, alongside the dynamics leading to industrial evolution, this paper will firstly examine the particular social and economic settings which bring about the informal constraints for the business practice of Macao's casino junket operators, and the feedback from the system which in turn triggered the evolution of the informal constraints since the middle of the 1980s. Extending from our understanding of the custom and practice of this business in the "old Macao". this paper will further discuss the role of the …
Exploring Social Exchange Theory Dynamics In Native American Casino Settings,
2012
Arizona State University
Exploring Social Exchange Theory Dynamics In Native American Casino Settings, Deepak Chhabra
UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal
The proliferation of Native American casino (NAC) gambling over the past few decades has generated a concern over the social, economic, and environmental impacts. This study examined the local resident perceptions of casino gambling impacts and their subsequent support for the NACs within the Social Exchange Theory (SET) framework. It further applied a similar framework to the non-NAC settings. While majority of the impact constructs failed to generate support for the NACs in the presence of intervening variables, a significant application of SET appeared among the non-NAC communities. Benefits were found to be significant for facilitating higher levels of support …
Assessing Sports Advisory Services: Do They Provide Value For Football Bettors?,
2012
Jerry Fox Consulting
Assessing Sports Advisory Services: Do They Provide Value For Football Bettors?, Jerry Fox, Karl J. Mayer
UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal
This study examined the effectiveness of sports advisory services in football betting. Using three different cases with recent data, it compared the actual outcomes of the football games to sports advisory services' predictions in order to test their prediction accuracy for those games. The results showed none of the three data sets exceeded the threshold for profitable wagering. Thus, in football wagering, sports advisory services often fail to achieve their claims of accurate game prediction capabilities. The study suggests that these services may not provide any real advisory value to the sports betting community.
Gambling Alone? A Study Of Solitary And Social Gambling In America,
2012
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Gambling Alone? A Study Of Solitary And Social Gambling In America, Bo J. Bernhard, David R. Dickens, Paul D. Shapiro
UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal
In his acclaimed 2000 book Bowling Alone, Robert Putnam documents a disturbing social trend of the broadest kind. Putnam cites a wide variety of data that indicate that over the past fifty years, Americans have become increasingly socially disengaged. In developing this theme, Putnam specifically cites the increase in casino gambling (and especially machine gambling) as evidence in support of his argument. Building on the empirical and theoretical work of Putnam, this exploratory article examines the subphenomenon of "gambling alone" by exploring sample survey data on solitary and social gambling behavior among adults who reside in Las Vegas, Nevada. Specifically, …
Book Review: Resorting To Casinos: The Mississippi Gambling Industry,
2012
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Book Review: Resorting To Casinos: The Mississippi Gambling Industry, Betty Mcneal
UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal
No abstract provided.
Gambling And The Law®: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act Of 2006 Analyzed,
2012
Gambling and the Law
Gambling And The Law®: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act Of 2006 Analyzed, I. Nelson Rose
UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal
No abstract provided.
