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Luck Of The Land: The Growth Of Tribal Gaming, Kim Manh
Luck Of The Land: The Growth Of Tribal Gaming, Kim Manh
Occasional Papers
In this paper, I examine the factors that influence tribal decisions regarding gaming policy. First, I look into past accounts of the causes of gaming diffusion and attempt to overcome some of their shortcomings. In particular, previous research has neglected the limited role of federalism, geography, and the impact of gaming during undetermined legality. By collecting data from gaming expansion on tribal lands in California, I provide increased nuance to the story of gaming diffusion. I argue that proximity to major population centers will have the strongest impact on the success of tribal casinos. Only when there is an appropriately …
The Viability And Necessity Of Desertxpress And The Future Of Las Vegas, Charles Alexander Wellington
The Viability And Necessity Of Desertxpress And The Future Of Las Vegas, Charles Alexander Wellington
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
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The purpose of this professional paper is to determine the effects of the DesertXpress, an interstate high-speed rail which will connect Las Vegas, NV and Southern California and will provide critical information as to the viability and economic strength that the high-speed rail will bring to the region.