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Transforming For The Future: The New Economic Driver For The Las Vegas Tourism Industry, Kwangbok Lee
Transforming For The Future: The New Economic Driver For The Las Vegas Tourism Industry, Kwangbok Lee
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Tourism transformation has recently become a key strategy in today's competitive business environment, as continued rejuvenation is required for a tourism destination to succeed over time. However, transformation can prove problematic for many emerging tourism destinations, which suffer from a lack of long-term decision-making tools and leadership from institutions at a local level. Therefore, this paper aims to use the theoretical framework of transformation theory—particularly the institution dimension— to demonstrate that Las Vegas’ ongoing transformative shift over the last 80 years from a mining town to a gaming destination, and then, to a multi-dimensional tourist attraction, has been largely successful …
Too Drunk To Gamble? Dram Shop Liability For Gaming Debts., Jeffery Benson
Too Drunk To Gamble? Dram Shop Liability For Gaming Debts., Jeffery Benson
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The service of alcohol to high-end gamblers may hinder your ability to collect unpaid debt. Gamblers have opted to use the legal theory of Dram Shop, to reduce, if not eliminate unpaid debt. Their position is that they were too drunk to gamble and therefore not responsible for their debts. Gamblers have been largely unsuccessfully using Dram Shop laws; however the casino executives should make themselves familiar with the legal precedent to ensure total liability protection.