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The Use Of Expert Witnesses In Gambling Cases, Robert Jarvis Jan 2021

The Use Of Expert Witnesses In Gambling Cases, Robert Jarvis

Faculty Scholarship

No abstract provided.


Are Gaming Concessions Obsolete? A Comparative Study Of Macau And Portugal, Jorge Godinho May 2019

Are Gaming Concessions Obsolete? A Comparative Study Of Macau And Portugal, Jorge Godinho

International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking

Abstract

The concept of a concession for the operation of games of chance is the legal basis of the largest casino gaming industry in the world, that of the Macau Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China. This concept, in its modern form, came to Macau in 1961, from Portuguese law, where it was started in 1927.

This paper has two main goals.

The first is to sumarize the evolution of concessions of games of chance in Portugal and Macau, covering the common legal and conceptual basis in both systems, highlighting the similarities and differences, especially regarding the …


A Public Policy Framework For Minimizing Problem Gambling-Related Harm: The Peterrr Model, Keith S. Whyte, Andrew P. Dunning Apr 2016

A Public Policy Framework For Minimizing Problem Gambling-Related Harm: The Peterrr Model, Keith S. Whyte, Andrew P. Dunning

UNLV Gaming Law Journal

No abstract provided.


And They're Off! Would Instant Horse Wagering In New Jersey Require Voter Approval?, Jordon Scot Flynn Hollander Apr 2016

And They're Off! Would Instant Horse Wagering In New Jersey Require Voter Approval?, Jordon Scot Flynn Hollander

UNLV Gaming Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Living On The Edge, Sorting Out The Rules: Advantage Play Cuts The Risk Of Losing Money In A Casino, And Puts Players At Risk Of Incurring Legal Action, Kevin Schweitzer Apr 2016

Living On The Edge, Sorting Out The Rules: Advantage Play Cuts The Risk Of Losing Money In A Casino, And Puts Players At Risk Of Incurring Legal Action, Kevin Schweitzer

UNLV Gaming Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Unlikely Consequences: How Medical Marijuana Is Affecting Nevada's Gaming Industry, Haley N. Lewis Apr 2016

Unlikely Consequences: How Medical Marijuana Is Affecting Nevada's Gaming Industry, Haley N. Lewis

UNLV Gaming Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Fantasy (E)Sports: The Future Prospect Of Fantasy Sports Betting Amongst Organized Multiplayer Video Game Competitions, Matthew R. Tsai Apr 2016

Fantasy (E)Sports: The Future Prospect Of Fantasy Sports Betting Amongst Organized Multiplayer Video Game Competitions, Matthew R. Tsai

UNLV Gaming Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Shuffling The Deck: The Role Of The Courts In Problem Gambling Cases, Cheryl B. Moss Apr 2016

Shuffling The Deck: The Role Of The Courts In Problem Gambling Cases, Cheryl B. Moss

UNLV Gaming Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Problem Gambling: How Japan Could Actually Become The Next Las Vegas, Jennifer Roberts, Ted Johnson Apr 2016

Problem Gambling: How Japan Could Actually Become The Next Las Vegas, Jennifer Roberts, Ted Johnson

UNLV Gaming Law Journal

No abstract provided.


The Oral History Of Carol O'Hare, Executive Director Of The Nevada Council On Problem Gambling, Carol O'Hare Apr 2016

The Oral History Of Carol O'Hare, Executive Director Of The Nevada Council On Problem Gambling, Carol O'Hare

UNLV Gaming Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Blowing The Whistle On Nightclub Illegality To The Nevada Gaming Control Board And Nevada's Common Law Protections, Robert Loftus Apr 2016

Blowing The Whistle On Nightclub Illegality To The Nevada Gaming Control Board And Nevada's Common Law Protections, Robert Loftus

UNLV Gaming Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Joint Employers: The Nevada Casino Operator's Role In Regulating Labor Conditions Of Venue Employees, Mary Tran Apr 2016

Joint Employers: The Nevada Casino Operator's Role In Regulating Labor Conditions Of Venue Employees, Mary Tran

UNLV Gaming Law Journal

No abstract provided.


To The "Status Quo" And Beyond: The Possible Unintended Consequence Of The "Restoration Of America's Wire Act", Elijah James Hayon Tredup Apr 2016

To The "Status Quo" And Beyond: The Possible Unintended Consequence Of The "Restoration Of America's Wire Act", Elijah James Hayon Tredup

UNLV Gaming Law Journal

No abstract provided.


What's In A Game? A Test Under Which We May Call A "Vgt" A Gambling Game Is Not So Sweet: Why Courts Should Not Apply The Material Element Test To Vgts, Erica Okerberg Apr 2014

What's In A Game? A Test Under Which We May Call A "Vgt" A Gambling Game Is Not So Sweet: Why Courts Should Not Apply The Material Element Test To Vgts, Erica Okerberg

UNLV Gaming Law Journal

No abstract provided.


How Should The Past Inform The Future? Reviewing Regulating Internet Gaming: Challenges And Opportunities, Keith C. Miller Apr 2014

How Should The Past Inform The Future? Reviewing Regulating Internet Gaming: Challenges And Opportunities, Keith C. Miller

UNLV Gaming Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Tip-Pooling At Nevada Casinos—The Case At The Wynn And Why The Nevada State Gaming Control Board And Gaming Commission Should Set Strict Regulations On Tip-Pooling To Protect The Rights Of Dealers, Casinos, And The Reputation Of The Nevada Gaming Industry, Kandis Mcclure Apr 2014

Tip-Pooling At Nevada Casinos—The Case At The Wynn And Why The Nevada State Gaming Control Board And Gaming Commission Should Set Strict Regulations On Tip-Pooling To Protect The Rights Of Dealers, Casinos, And The Reputation Of The Nevada Gaming Industry, Kandis Mcclure

UNLV Gaming Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Casino Gaming In Macau: Evolution, Regulation And Challenges, Jorge Godinho Apr 2014

Casino Gaming In Macau: Evolution, Regulation And Challenges, Jorge Godinho

UNLV Gaming Law Journal

This paper provides an overview of the evolution of the legal framework applicable to the casino gaming industry in Macau. The focus is on the evolution of the system of concessions and sub concessions, the regulation of gaming promoters, the complex VIP segment, as well as the anti-money laundering requirements. A final section considers the rapidly growing competition posed by the spread of gaming in various jurisdictions in the region. Overall, while casino gaming grew exponentially in recent years, there are numerous issues from the past which pose future challenges.


Fencing The Buffalo: Off-Reservation Gaming And Possible Amendments To Section 20 Of The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, Tess Johnson Apr 2014

Fencing The Buffalo: Off-Reservation Gaming And Possible Amendments To Section 20 Of The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, Tess Johnson

UNLV Gaming Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Income Or Liability: How Casinos' Classification Of Outstanding Chips Determine Taxability, John Bulloch Apr 2014

Income Or Liability: How Casinos' Classification Of Outstanding Chips Determine Taxability, John Bulloch

UNLV Gaming Law Journal

No abstract provided.


High-Tech Casino Advantage Play: Legislative Approaches To The Threat Of Predictive Devices, David W. Schnell-Davis Oct 2012

High-Tech Casino Advantage Play: Legislative Approaches To The Threat Of Predictive Devices, David W. Schnell-Davis

UNLV Gaming Law Journal

This paper examines how device laws in the United States have dealt with predictive devices over the years and how device laws can be improved. Part I of this paper looks at how different laws address predictive devices. In addition, Part I examines three device laws in depth and compares their effectiveness. Part II discusses the history and evolution of several types of predictive devices, and how the laws in Part I have been applied. Part III proposes a model device law designed to address the shortcomings of current laws. Finally, Part IV looks at the future of device laws, …


Federal Recent Developments Jan 1982

Federal Recent Developments

American Indian Law Review

No abstract provided.