Dice Or No Dice: The Casino Debate In Massachusetts, 2011 University of Massachusetts Boston
Dice Or No Dice: The Casino Debate In Massachusetts, College Of Management, University Of Massachusetts Boston
Financial Services Forum Publications
The debate on casinos has intensified over the last few years. Governor Deval Patrick tried to get approval for three casinos back in September 2008, which was rejected by the then Speaker Salvatore Dimasi. However, two years ago, the Governor stood in the way of casinos by vetoing the bill passed by the House and the Senate.
With the economy still recovering from the aftermath of the “Great Recession”, there are talks about job creation and consumer spending all over Massachusetts. Currently, the three most critical players in the government of Massachusetts - Governor Deval Patrick, House Speaker Robert DeLeo, …
Table Of Contents, Editorial Board, Law School Faculty And Administration, Advisory Board, Advisory Council, Sponsors, 2011 University of Nevada, Las Vegas -- William S. Boyd School of Law
Table Of Contents, Editorial Board, Law School Faculty And Administration, Advisory Board, Advisory Council, Sponsors
UNLV Gaming Law Journal
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Keeping It Clean: Richard H. Bryan And Nevada Gaming, 2011 University of Nevada, Las Vegas -- William S. Boyd School of Law
Keeping It Clean: Richard H. Bryan And Nevada Gaming, Leslie M. Niño
UNLV Gaming Law Journal
When Nevada legalized gaming in 1931, few observers could have predicted the extent to which the gaming industry would grow and evolve. The modern gaming industry has expanded across the globe, and is now regarded as a dynamic avenue of commerce. However, during the industry’s infancy, many Americans denounced gaming as a pariah. Legalized gaming was not viewed as a legitimate industry; rather, it was a haven for swindlers and cheaters. How did Nevada turn this negative perception into a positive one? Legislators and regulators resolved to create and enforce gaming regulations with the highest standards of ethics and integrity, …
Where Locals Play: Neighborhood Casino Landscapes In Las Vegas, 2011 University of Wisconsin, Platteville
Where Locals Play: Neighborhood Casino Landscapes In Las Vegas, Rex J. Rowley Ph.D.
Occasional Papers
Neighborhood casinos—gaming properties that target a primarily local market—are an influential feature on the Las Vegas cultural landscape. Such institutions reveal a number of geographical patterns that have important implications in gaming and place studies. The distinguishing characteristics of neighborhood casinos underscore the importance of proximity to a market, a focus that is evident in their advertising strategies. Additionally, the prominence of such casino-resorts within their respective neighborhoods makes them important symbols and indicators of the character of the surrounding community. These unique institutions teach lessons that can potentially be extrapolated to other gaming markets around the country.
Not Out Of The (Fox)Woods Yet: Indian Gaming And The Bankruptcy Code, 2011 University of Nevada, Las Vegas -- William S. Boyd School of Law
Not Out Of The (Fox)Woods Yet: Indian Gaming And The Bankruptcy Code, Emir Aly Crowne, Andrew Black, S. Alex Constantin
UNLV Gaming Law Journal
The recent economic downturn has caused Foxwoods Resort Casino, one of the largest casinos in the world, to seek a restructuring of nearly $1.5 billion in debt. Ordinarily, bankruptcy proceedings are triggered when a typical commercial enterprise defaults on its debt. Under these proceedings, creditors step in and collect monies owed to them before any residual equity is dispersed amongst owners. The rub here is that Foxwoods is owned and operated by the Mashantucket Western Pequot Tribal Nation, a sovereign nation under U.S. federal law. This triggers questions of paramountcy; namely, whether tribunal sovereignty can trump federal bankruptcy law.
These …
Regulation Of Gaming Device Software Development: Nevada’S Paradigm Shift On Independent Contractors, 2011 University of Nevada, Las Vegas -- William S. Boyd School of Law
Regulation Of Gaming Device Software Development: Nevada’S Paradigm Shift On Independent Contractors, Dan R. Reaser
UNLV Gaming Law Journal
On April 22, 2010, the Nevada Gaming Commission (hereinafter the “Commission”) adopted a number of amendments to Regulation 14 governing the manufacture of gaming devices. A subset of these amendments were promulgated pursuant to changes to the Nevada Gaming Control Act (hereinafter the “Act”) during the Seventy-Fifth Session of the Nevada Legislature. The rules relate to “control programs” and the independent contractors who design, develop, program, produce, or compose software, source language or executable code compiled into the control program of a new gaming device or of a modification to a gaming device submitted for approval. These particular rules became …
Has The Time For Large Gaming Property Involved Reits Finally Arrived?: A Review Of The Potential For Reit Investment In Destination Gaming Resort Properties, 2011 University of Nevada, Las Vegas -- William S. Boyd School of Law
Has The Time For Large Gaming Property Involved Reits Finally Arrived?: A Review Of The Potential For Reit Investment In Destination Gaming Resort Properties, Simon Johnson
UNLV Gaming Law Journal
Destination gaming resorts demand massive amounts of capital in order to fund their investment in real property, much of which comprises areas where they realize predominantly passive business, including the hotel tower. Consequently, they generate substantial income from passive business, such as fees for hotel occupancy, even as most of their income is attributable to active business, such as gaming and personal services. Because they blend separable passive and active real property, a REIT can theoretically acquire all or some of the real property, realizing income under an operator lease with a substantially unrelated gaming or hotel lessee. Alternatively, a …
Exploring The Feasibility Of Converting The Mardi Gras Hotel And Casino Into A Casino Boutique Hotel, 2011 University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Exploring The Feasibility Of Converting The Mardi Gras Hotel And Casino Into A Casino Boutique Hotel, Patrick Brennan
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Introduction:
The topic of my Professional Paper will be the feasibility study of renovating the Mardi Gras Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Currently the Mardi Gras is operating as a Best Western and is looking to expand into the boutique hotel market. With the maturation of the Las Vegas hotel market, it is vital to think forward in new methods of design and marketing to attract the next generation of convention attendees and visiting tourist.
Purpose:
The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility of converting the Mardi Gras hotel and casino into a destination casino …
Casino Loyalty Programs Within The Las Vegas Locals’ Market, 2011 University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Casino Loyalty Programs Within The Las Vegas Locals’ Market, Charles Andrew Baynes
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
The purpose of this paper is to compare and contrast the current loyalty programs offered within the Las Vegas locals’ gaming market, with the intent that the information provided may be used to shed light on other locals’ markets throughout the country. As the national market for gaming has become saturated with new options, competition in new locals’ markets has increased. With Las Vegas having the most established and historic locals’ gaming market, the differences in loyalty programs highlighted will serve as a resource for not only those companies operating within the Las Vegas market, but also for those who …
Identify Key Business Strategies To Target The Mass Market In Macau, 2011 University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Identify Key Business Strategies To Target The Mass Market In Macau, Chia-Li Chen
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Statement of Purpose:
The purpose of this paper is to examine Macau’s present gaming environment and identify factors that will contribute to the success of a mass gaming market in Macau. The study intends to provide economic justification and tourism policy considerations which support the growth of Macau’s mass gaming market by taking advantage of the booming Chinese economy and the fast growing popularity of gaming in China. In addition, this study will examine literature supporting Macau’s transformation from a simpler gamblers’ destination into a Las Vegas style international gaming, entertainment, and tourism destination, as well as arguments for sustaining …
Exploring How Employee Empowerment Impacts On Hotel Front Desk Operations, 2011 University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Exploring How Employee Empowerment Impacts On Hotel Front Desk Operations, Janggon Kim
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Statement of Objective:
This paper will not try to solve a specific problem, but will serve to provide a more exploratory look at how employee empowerment impacts on front desk operations. First, this paper will examine the existing empowerment practices used in hotels and how it works in the real business world. Secondly, the paper will discuss the impacts of empowerment in terms of increased productivity, employee retention (satisfaction), and service recovery.
Justification:
Examples of empowering employees can easily be viewed at hotel front desks in the hospitality industry since the front desk is the first and last contact of …
Examining The Value Of Word Of Mouth As A Marketing Tool For Poker Book, 2011 University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Examining The Value Of Word Of Mouth As A Marketing Tool For Poker Book, Jeffery J. Hwang
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
In the spring of 2003, the poker world saw the launch of the World Poker Tour; that same May, an amateur poker player and online qualifier named Chris Moneymaker won the Main Event of the World Series of Poker and the $2.5 million first prize, demonstrating that virtually anyone can win at poker. The result of these two events was a “poker boom” that, by September 2005, had the two largest poker book publishers on the planet reporting ten-fold increases in sales. And yet, outside of their own company websites, most of the largest poker book publishers on the planet …
The Gaming Industry Developing Concept In Taiwan-From The U.S. Experience, 2011 University of Nevada, Las Vegas
The Gaming Industry Developing Concept In Taiwan-From The U.S. Experience, Jean Ling Lee
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
With the recent success experience of gaming-related investments made in Macau and Singapore, it also can be a good inspiration of developing the gaming industry in Taiwan. As the passing of the new legislation from the Taiwanese government, Taiwan could be the next potential country to join the Asian casino gaming market. The purpose of this study is to determine the appropriate direction of developing the casino gaming industry in Taiwan, according to the successful experience from U.S. The findings indicated that the six factors of developing gaming business in Taiwan are geography environment, accessibility, human resource, tourism resource, tourist …
Gaming In Britain And America: Some Historical Comparisons, 2010 University of York
Gaming In Britain And America: Some Historical Comparisons, Nicholas Tosney Ph.D.
Occasional Papers
This paper compares the development of gambling in Britain during the late 17th and 18th centuries with the emergence of gambling in Nevada during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Drawing on the existence of similar themes and ideas in different contexts, the author demonstrates several benefits of comparative studies of gambling. Focusing principally on gambling games played with cards and dice, this paper begins by examining approaches to taxing gaming before moving on to consider regulatory strategies.
Sunrise, Sunset? Comparing The Las Vegas And Macao Gaming Markets In 2010, 2010 University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Sunrise, Sunset? Comparing The Las Vegas And Macao Gaming Markets In 2010, Jung-Eun Joyce Kim
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
When The Mirage opened in 1989, it was the most expensive hotel-casino in history with a construction cost of $630 million. Along with eruption of its signature attraction, The Volcano, this high profile project started a tourism boom and started a trend of further developments of integrated mega-resorts. The Mirage set a new level of experience for Las Vegas strip. However, the global financial crisis that started in 2007 has since left Las Vegas with the highest foreclosure rate in the country and sent accompanying businesses and growth tumbling (Veiga, 2010). Gaming industry has long been thought to be recession …
Taxing Matters: How The Us Tax Code Affects Gamblers, 2010 University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Taxing Matters: How The Us Tax Code Affects Gamblers, Todd Haushalter
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
It has been said that the only sure things in life are death and taxes, and while this is most certainly true of the former, the later will require mastery of the tax code and ensuing cases before you will have a complete picture. The tax code, which started out as a 400 page document is now some 3,387 pages long with a voluminous amount of tax court cases to interpret the code, and many issuances by the Internal Revenue Service to provide further clarification of the code. Somewhere intertwined in the tax code and the ensuing court cases is …
Online Gaming: Prohibition Vs. Regulation, 2010 University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Online Gaming: Prohibition Vs. Regulation, Andrew Montgomery
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Since online gaming began in 1995, the industry has been unsettled. Despite online gaming being viewed as illegal by the United States government, revenues generated from players in the U.S. grew consistently and rapidly from 1995 to 2006. U.S. lawmakers believed they clarified the legality issue by passing the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act in 2006 (UIGEA); however, this legislation did little to discourage people in the U.S. from engaging in online gambling. U.S. lawmakers have long debated prohibition vs. regulation of the industry. Given the apparent ineffectiveness of online gaming prohibition via UIGEA, lawmakers favoring legalization and regulation of …
A Mathematical Approach For Optimizing The Casino Slot Floor: A Linear Programming Application, 2010 University of Nevada, Las Vegas
A Mathematical Approach For Optimizing The Casino Slot Floor: A Linear Programming Application, Kasra Christopher Ghaharian
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Linear programming is a tool that has been successfully applied to various problems across many different industries and businesses. However, it appears that casino operators may have overlooked this useful and proven method. At most casino properties the bulk of gaming revenues are derived from slot machines. It is therefore imperative for casino operators to effectively manage and cultivate the performance of this department. A primary task for the casino operator is planning and deciding the mix of slot machines in order to maximize performance.
This paper presents the task of optimizing the casino slot floor as a linear programming …
Estimating The Future Growth Potential Of Kangwon Land Casino, 2010 University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Estimating The Future Growth Potential Of Kangwon Land Casino, Yunekyong Lee
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
The purpose of this study was to examine the further revenue growth potential for Kangwon Land casino in the context of visitor's spending trend. Using table games drop as an indicator of overall gaming demand, a time series regression with dummy variables was utilized to develop a forecast model for table games drop. Then, the predicted data was divided by the number of visitors in an effort to control for the visitor effect. Table games drop data was collected from Kangwon Land casino reflecting the period from November 2000 to May 2008. The Number of visitor data was also collected …
Developing A Culturally Responsive Classroom Collaborative Of Faculty, Students, And Institution, 2010 Johnson & Wales University - Providence
Developing A Culturally Responsive Classroom Collaborative Of Faculty, Students, And Institution, Paul J. Colbert
MBA Faculty Conference Papers & Journal Articles
Culture is integral to the learning process. It is the organization and way of life within the community of students and teachers and directs the way they communicate, interact, and approach teaching and learning. Although founded in particular values and principles, the academy, like most organizations, is impacted day-to-day by its culture. Yet, the traditional higher education institution has not been designed to operate within a racially or ethnically diverse student population. The social, political, economic, and cultural forces that support the institution influence the teaching and learning environments. To better address cultural diversity in the classroom, faculty must first …