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An authoritative introduction to the world of professional gaming and casino management, from the authorities on the subject, the faculty of the UNLV International Gaming Institute: Vincent H. Eade, Director David J. Christianson, Dean William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration Contributing faculty members: Frank D. Borsenik Leslie E. Cummings Robert J. Martin John T. Bowen Bernhardt Fried Andrew Nazarechuk Pearl Brewer Zheng Gu John M. Stefanelli Anthony N. Cabot Jim Kilby This is the book for anyone interested in pursuing or advancing a career in the gaming or casino industry, the ideal reference for hospitality students as well as professionals. Completely up-to-date and reflecting current academic and technological trends in the field, as well as the legislative developments permitting gambling casinos in almost every state, The Gaming Industry: * Covers the historical background and regulatory aspects of gaming * Explores all facets of casino operations--from food and beverages to cage operations, auditing, marketing, and reporting * Examines the mathematics and utility analysis of gaming, including all newly introduced technologies and related practices for gaming and casino operations * And much more...

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As the instantly recognizable creator of nostalgic games like Asteroids?, Centipede, and Pong?, Atari revolutionized the gaming industry over five decades ago. We teamed up for the second time to create one of a kind, highly collectible designs that are made in the same way Atari approaches gamescrafted with care, imagination, and a timeless aesthetic.

Stay on top of your game with the Computer Gaming Starter Set. Designed for competitive play, it features folding boom-mic headphones with built-in volume control and a mute button. A lighted RGB LED keyboard and a high-speed mouse lend a colorful ambiance to your designated gaming space. Compatible with Windows ME/2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10/11. Plugs into a USB port.

G915 X low-profile wired gaming keyboard offers the latest innovations in gaming technology with meticulously crafted design and curated materials. Experience more speed with low-profile GL switches designed with 1.3 mm actuation point. KEYCONTROL redefines industry innovation and allows you to set up to 15 functions per key. Soft touch media keys, 9 G-keys, and cast iron volume roller provide quick access control. Engineered for creative customization, LIGHTSYNC RGB offers access to 16.8 M colors to customize and unify all of your Logitech G gear through G HUB.

Discover the power and performance of the iBUYPOWER Y40WI7N4702 Liquid Cooled Gaming Desktop Computer, a top-tier choice for gamers, artists, and content creators alike. This high-performance machine is built with industry-approved components, designed to handle everything from high-definition streaming and content creation to video rendering and high-FPS gaming. At the heart of this gaming powerhouse is the Intel Core i7-14700F processor, delivering exceptional speed and efficiency for all your computing needs. Paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 12GB graphics card, you can expect stunning visuals, realistic gameplay, and smooth performance in graphic-intensive tasks and games.The Y40WI7N4702 is equipped with a massive 2TB NVMe solid-state drive, ensuring rapid system and application start-up times, as well as providing ample storage space for all your files, games, and multimedia content. With 32GB DDR5 RGB RAM, multitasking becomes a breeze, allowing you to run multiple browser tabs and processes simultaneously without compromising performance.Pre-installed with Windows 11 Home Advanced, this gaming PC is Wi-Fi ready, enabling you to dive into your gaming or creative endeavors right out of the box. The package also includes a gaming keyboard and mouse, both featuring RGB lighting, to enhance your gaming setup and experience.To ensure optimal performance even under heavy load, the Y40WI7N4702 features a 240mm liquid CPU cooling system and RGB fans housed in a premium Y40 PRO White computer chassis. This advanced cooling solution ensures your system stays cool and quiet, even when running at full capacity. Experience the ultimate in gaming and content creation with the iBUYPOWER Y40WI7N4702 Liquid Cooled Gaming Desktop Computer, where power, performance, and aesthetics come together in perfect harmony.

XL2566X+ Gaming Monitor for EsportsBest-in-Class Motion Clarity - The Top Choice for Global FPS Tournaments.Designed for FPS players - Optimized for FPS gamesProvides the Best Motion Clarity in the IndustryCompared to any other panel types, a Fast TN panel with DyAc technology provide clearer and sharper images helping you focus and avoid the distraction of unwanted afterimages caused by rapid motion.Sharpest and Clearest VisualsAt the resolutions most commonly used by pro players (1280x960 for CS2 and 1920x1080 for VALORANT), our Fast TN panel with native FHD resolution provides better image sharpness due to different pixel arrangement, making it easier to identify the outlines of enemies.Fast TN Improvement for EsportsOvershoot Reduced with Newly Developed Fast TN PanelThis newly developed panel applies faster electrical conductivity design, enhancing responsiveness of the liquid crystal and reducing the overshoot more effectively.Better Color PerformanceThe XL2566X+ has been meticulously redesigned to enhance color performance, offering more vibrant hues and greater clarity in identifying enemies.Latest Dynamic Accuracy Technology (DyAc 2)Best-in-Class Motion ClarityThrough ZOWIE's exclusive panel hardware design, DyAc/DyAcf°/DyAc 2 provide best in-class motion clarity and better overall visual experience.New Dual Backlight DesignWith its dual backlight technology, DyAc 2 enhances performance in blur reduction while it offers a soft light output, facilitating eye adaptation.New Auto Game Mode Automatically Adjusts Color ModesAutomatically switches color modes among different games and use scenarios, providing optimal match of the content with visual performance.Comfort & AdjustabilityNew monitor stand incorporates industrial-grade bearings into the height adjustment mechanism, allowing easier and smoother adjustment to preferred height.• Industrial-Grade Height Adjustment• Precise Positioning to the Desired Height

Enigmatic. Contender. Protector.A Performance motivated mid-sized gaming Desktop "Smooth Designs, Budget Oriented"CLX SET Systems LegendCLX SET represents the most cutting-edge computer engineering in the industry. geared towards offering a great gaming experience without breaking your wallet. CLX SET Gaming PCs feature long term reliable PC parts designed to give you an optimal and immersive gaming experience.CLX SET Desktops are a perfect fusion of creativity, technical expertise, and results-driven innovation. They are hand-built, rigorously tested, and serviced by a world-class team of gamers, industry veterans, and top system technicians. From the most powerful overclocked processors on the market, to graphic cards that push the envelope of visual capabilities, CLX SET offers indeed the best value to performance in the market.• High-Performance Re-inventedCLX Quench - CPU Liquid CoolingCLX QUENCH all-in-one sealed liquid cooling solutions are designed for the PC enthusiast who demands the maximum performance while enjoying the beauty of a desktop PC masterpiece. CLX QUENCH CPU coolers are CLX Desktop's exclusive cooling solutions. CLX SET supports up to CLX QUENCH 360 liquid cooler. CLX QUENCH Liquid Cooling solutions are powered by Asetek. Built with premium materials and bleeding-edge technology to dominate the battlefield.• Finely Tuned Well Oiled MachineGame-Changing Gameplay - Entering a New EraGaming and productivity just got even better, bringing you closer to what you love, Microsoft Windows 11 now available on all CLX systems. Windows 11 Home powered Gaming PCs make it easier than ever to help gamers and creators stay focused and organized in a new hybrid world. Now you can play and connect with other gamers across Xbox One and Windows 11 devices. From the best classic titles to the newest generation of PC games, Windows 11 is built for the games you love!CLX SarcophagusCLX SET systems can be delivered in a wooden crate called the Sarcophagus. This heavy duty wooden crate is designed to keep your custom system safe during transit, and provides a unique Out of Box Experience. Made of Pine, plywood and industrial steel latches and dawning the CLX logo, the Sarcophagus ensures your CLX system will arrive with style and security.GeForce RTX 40 SeriesPCs - Beyond FastThe NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series GPU bring an enormous leap in performance, efficiency, and AI-powered graphics. Experience ultra-high performance gaming, incredibly detailed virtual worlds, unprecedented productivity, and new ways to create. It's powered by the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture and comes with 24GB of G6X memory to deliver the ultimate experience for gamers and creators.CLX CPU Forge - Processor OverclockingCLX FORGE professional CPU overclocking service offers extreme and reliable overclocked CPU speeds way beyond CPU's stock frequencies. CLX Team runs burn-in tests for at least 72 hours to ensure CPUs are...

What sets the Legion T7 34IRZ8 Gaming Desktop Computer apart is its combination of power, speed, and design. Powered by the 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700KF 3.4GHz processor, this gaming machine goes beyond performance. The hybrid architecture of Intel's latest generation processor, coupled with industry-leading features, offers an unparalleled gaming experience. Whether you're streaming, creating, or competing, this processor pushes your gameplay to the next level.The Legion T7 34IRZ8 is also equipped with the ultra-fast NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB graphics card. This GPU, powered by the highly efficient NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, delivers a quantum leap in performance and AI-powered graphics. Experience lifelike virtual worlds with ray tracing and ultra-high FPS gaming with the lowest latency. This GPU opens up revolutionary new ways to create and accelerate workflows.Storage won't be an issue with the Legion T7 34IRZ8's 1TB SSD. This high-capacity PCIe Gen 4 SSD allows for faster load times and instant data transfers, perfect for demanding games. It also provides a smoother system response, making even everyday tasks feel snappier. Plus, there's room to install another drive for added storage.The Legion T7 34IRZ8 also boasts a state-of-the-art cooling system. With up to 260W liquid cooling or 190W air cooling, this gaming system is designed to keep cool even under intense gaming sessions. The larger VRM heatsink and higher Vcore allow for higher clock speeds and CPU stability. The mesh front bezel decreases airflow obstruction, boosting fan efficiency and ensuring a quiet gaming experience.In terms of design, the Legion T7 34IRZ8 stands out with its Storm Gray chassis, 3D mesh front bezel, and transparent glass panel. The RGB wordmark logo and ARGB fans, tuned by Legion Spectrum, add to the visual appeal, making this gaming desktop a stylish addition to any gaming setup.The Legion T7 34IRZ8 also comes with 3 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, giving you access to over 100 high-quality games. With new games added all the time, there's always something new to play.Finally, the Legion T7 34IRZ8 is equipped with ultrafast 2.5G Ethernet and Wi-Fi 6E capabilities, allowing you to stream your gameplay without lags or skips. With its array of USB-C ports and other essential ports, this gaming desktop is ready to connect all your gaming accessories and essentials.Experience the power and style of the Legion T7 34IRZ8 Gaming Desktop Computer, designed for gamers who demand the best.

What sets the PRO B650-P Wi-Fi DDR5 AM5 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Gaming Motherboard apart is its dedication to delivering a seamless and efficient computing experience, catering to professionals across various industries. This motherboard is engineered to support the latest DDR5 memory, ensuring lightning-fast data transfer and superior multitasking capabilities.The PRO Series exudes business elegance, combining impressive performance with high-quality construction to provide an incredible user experience. It is the go-to choice for those prioritizing productivity and efficiency, as it is designed to facilitate multitasking and enhance overall system efficiency.Exclusive Features:- Digital PWM for precise power delivery.- Dual 8-pin power connectors to ensure adequate power supply.- A robust 6-layer PCB with 2oz thickened copper for improved signal quality and stability.- PCIe Steel Armor to protect and secure your graphics card connection.High-Speed Transmission Connectivity:- A 2.5G Network Solution for rapid and stable internet connections.- Lightning USB 20G for ultra-fast data transfer rates.- Lightning Gen 4 support for next-generation PCIe devices.- The latest Wi-Fi 6E technology for high-speed wireless connectivity.- Comprehensive DDR5 support to take advantage of the latest memory advancements.Premium Thermal Solutions:- An extended heatsink design to dissipate heat effectively under heavy loads.- Pump Fan Support for advanced cooling configurations.- M.2 Shield Frozr to keep your M.2 SSDs cool and performant.- A 7W/mK Thermal Pad & Additional Choke Pad for enhanced thermal conductivity and stability.- A well-designed chipset heatsink to maintain high efficiency and reduce dust and noise.Fan Control and Cooling:- Full fan control with a single click in BIOS or software, featuring a simplified graphical interface.- Up to 4 temperature targets for automatic fan speed adjustments.- Frozr AI Cooling to automatically adjust fan speeds based on CPU & GPU temperatures.- Auto-detection of fan type for optimal performance and noise reduction.- Optimized for water cooling, with dedicated headers supporting up to 3 amps for water pump speed control.Power and PCB Solutions:- An optimized PCB design for higher bandwidth and faster transfer speeds, ensuring reliable circuit transmission.- Core Boost technology for precise and efficient power delivery to the CPU, perfect for overclocking.DIY Friendly Features:- EZ M.2 clip for hassle-free M.2 SSD installation.- Driver Utility Installer for easy detection and installation of appropriate drivers and utilities.- System Saver options for BIOS recovery in case of update issues or corruption.- Windows 11 Certified for compatibility and a smooth user experience with the latest Microsoft operating system.- An XL Clip for easier swapping or removal of devices in the PCI-E slot.- EZ Debug LED to quickly identify and troubleshoot issues.Performance Expansion:- Lightning Gen 4 PCI-E with Steel Armor for double the bandwidth...

What sets the PRO B650-P Wi-Fi DDR5 AM5 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Gaming Motherboard apart is its dedication to delivering a seamless and efficient computing experience, catering to professionals across various industries. This motherboard is engineered to support the latest DDR5 memory, ensuring lightning-fast data transfer and superior multitasking capabilities.The PRO Series exudes business elegance, combining impressive performance with high-quality construction to provide an incredible user experience. It is the go-to choice for those prioritizing productivity and efficiency, as it is designed to facilitate multitasking and enhance overall system efficiency.Exclusive Features:- Digital PWM for precise power delivery.- Dual 8-pin power connectors to ensure adequate power supply.- A robust 6-layer PCB with 2oz thickened copper for improved signal quality and stability.- PCIe Steel Armor to protect and secure your graphics card connection.High-Speed Transmission Connectivity:- A 2.5G Network Solution for rapid and stable internet connections.- Lightning USB 20G for ultra-fast data transfer rates.- Lightning Gen 4 support for next-generation PCIe devices.- The latest Wi-Fi 6E technology for high-speed wireless connectivity.- Comprehensive DDR5 support to take advantage of the latest memory advancements.Premium Thermal Solutions:- An extended heatsink design to dissipate heat effectively under heavy loads.- Pump Fan Support for advanced cooling configurations.- M.2 Shield Frozr to keep your M.2 SSDs cool and performant.- A 7W/mK Thermal Pad & Additional Choke Pad for enhanced thermal conductivity and stability.- A well-designed chipset heatsink to maintain high efficiency and reduce dust and noise.Fan Control and Cooling:- Full fan control with a single click in BIOS or software, featuring a simplified graphical interface.- Up to 4 temperature targets for automatic fan speed adjustments.- Frozr AI Cooling to automatically adjust fan speeds based on CPU & GPU temperatures.- Auto-detection of fan type for optimal performance and noise reduction.- Optimized for water cooling, with dedicated headers supporting up to 3 amps for water pump speed control.Power and PCB Solutions:- An optimized PCB design for higher bandwidth and faster transfer speeds, ensuring reliable circuit transmission.- Core Boost technology for precise and efficient power delivery to the CPU, perfect for overclocking.DIY Friendly Features:- EZ M.2 clip for hassle-free M.2 SSD installation.- Driver Utility Installer for easy detection and installation of appropriate drivers and utilities.- System Saver options for BIOS recovery in case of update issues or corruption.- Windows 11 Certified for compatibility and a smooth user experience with the latest Microsoft operating system.- An XL Clip for easier swapping or removal of devices in the PCI-E slot.- EZ Debug LED to quickly identify and troubleshoot issues.Performance Expansion:- Lightning Gen 4 PCI-E with Steel Armor for double the bandwidth...

Experience the power and performance of the MAG B550 TOMAHAWK MAX Wi-Fi AM4 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Gaming Motherboard, a high-performance, advanced, and reliable gaming motherboard designed by MSI, a leading brand in the computer hardware industry. This motherboard is specifically engineered for gamers seeking superior performance, efficiency, and durability.The MAG B550 TOMAHAWK MAX is a testament to MSI's commitment to quality, having undergone rigorous testing to ensure sturdiness and durability. It offers an easy installation process and a user-friendly interface, making it an ideal choice for both entry-level and seasoned gamers. The motherboard boasts a premium layout design, ready to unleash maximum performance, thanks to its Core Boost Technology. It features a 6-layer PCB with 2oz thickened copper, ensuring higher performance and long-lasting system stability without compromise. The motherboard is equipped with Digital PWM, the highest quality component digital power IC, ensuring your system runs smoothly under the most extreme gaming conditions. It also features PCIe Steel Armor, protecting VGA cards against bending and EMI for better performance, stability, and strength.The MAG B550 TOMAHAWK MAX is designed with an extended heatsink thermal solution for more cores and higher performance. This, along with MSI's enhanced circuit design, ensures even high-end CPUs run at full speed. The motherboard also includes M.2 Shield Frozr, the next generation M.2 thermal solution, ensuring your SSD maintains maximum performance even when hot.MSI's motherboard allows you to manage speeds and temperatures for all your system and CPU fans through its BIOS and software. It also supports the most popular All-In-One & customized water cooling solutions on the market, with a dedicated water pump PIN header supporting up to 3 amp. The motherboard is ready to sustain heavy gaming loadings with its aggressive VRM design built with a total of 10 digital CPU power phases. It also features Overvoltage Protection, preventing potential short-circuit damage to the CPU and other critical components. The MAG B550 TOMAHAWK MAX is Windows 11 Certified, ensuring great compatibility and a worry-free user experience. It also features Lightning Gen 4 M.2, the fastest onboard storage solution on the market with up to 64 Gb/s transfer speed. The motherboard supports all the latest storage standards, allowing users to connect any ultra-fast storage device. It also conducts thorough memory testing with the most popular memory brands under extreme conditions to ensure your system runs stable no matter what. Experience the power of the MAG B550 TOMAHAWK MAX Wi-Fi AM4 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Gaming Motherboard and take your gaming to the next level.

13th Gen Intel Core processors. Beyond performanceIntel's latest hybrid architecture, paired with industry-leading features, delivers the ultimate gaming experience. Stream, create and compete at the highest levels-13th Gen Intel Core processors push your gameplay beyond performance, giving you the power to do it all.Beyond fastNVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs are beyond fast for gamers and creators. They're powered by the ultra-efficient NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, which delivers a quantum leap in performance and AI-powered graphics. Experience lifelike virtual worlds with ray tracing and ultra-high FPS gaming with the lowest latency. Discover revolutionary new ways to create unprecedented workflow acceleration.Enjoy 3 months of Xbox Game Pass on Lenovo Legion devicesPlay over 100 high-quality games with your new Lenovo Legion tower and three months of Xbox Game Pass-including EA Play. With new games added all the time, there's always something new to play. Download and play in full fidelity or play console games from the cloud with a connected controller.Over-powered cooling techBeat the sweatiest player in the lobby with a cooling-forward gaming system that boasts unprecedented up to 260W liquid cooling or 190W air cooling. Cool faster with more airflow via a larger VRM heatsink and higher Vcore for higher clock speeds and CPU stability. You'll also enjoy decreased airflow obstruction with the mesh front bezel, which boosts fan efficiency which operates at 20db for a system that's quiet as a whisper.Slay in styleA stylish battle station makes smoking your opponents so much more satisfying. With the signature Legion design, featuring a Storm Gray chassis, a 3D mesh front bezel, and an eye-catching rail-side transparent glass panel to show off your shiny internals-this is an eye-catching piece of gear. Take showmanship to the next level with the RGB wordmark logo, and ARGB fans tuned by Legion Spectrum for next-level animation effects.Unhinged power for toppling opponentsAchieve a critical advantage over your competition with cutting-edge 5200MHz DDR5 memory for faster, snappier gaming performance that can handle intense multitasking under heavy loads. This easily upgradeable and expandable memory will essentially future-proof your rig and keep you dominating for years to come.Fast & abundant storageYou'll have to try hard to run out of storage space on the Legion Tower 7 Gen 8. Its high-capacity PCIe Gen 4 SSDs let you enjoy faster load times and instant data transfers, perfect for demanding games. These drives also provide a smoother system response, so even completing everyday tasks feels snappier. Plus, there's room to install another drive for added storage and fun.Connect at the speed of nowAccess blazing-fast USB-C ports at the front and back of the Legion Tower 7 Gen 8, as well as plenty more ports for all your cutting-edge gaming or content creation essentials and...

In this definitive work, I. Nelson Rose with Martin Owens, clear up much of the confusing rhetoric regarding gaming and the law. Professor Rose, one of the industry’s leading experts in the field of gambling law, and Martin Owens, an attorney who specializes in online gambling, discuss the impact of state, federal, and international laws on traditional forms of gambling played online. Internet Gaming Law is an essential resource for legal professionals and business executives in the field of Internet gaming law. This valuable book covers a multitude of new challenges to government and regulatory agencies that deal with gambling legislation, including: --Federal legislation pertaining to internet gambling --US law as it applies to advertising for online gaming services --Use and abuse of certain bank instruments for Internet gambling --Laws regarding wagers via phone lines --Latest developments in legislative, regulatory, and judicial decisions affecting the gaming industry internationally --Gaming tax issues --Intellectual property issues and much more

Since tabletop fantasy role-playing games emerged in the 1970s, fantasy gaming has made a unique contribution to popular culture and perceptions of social realities in America and around the world. This contribution is increasingly apparent as the gaming industry has diversified with the addition of collectible strategy games and other innovative products, as well as the recent advancements in videogame technology. This book presents the most current research in fantasy games and examines the cultural and constructionist dimensions of fantasy gaming as a leisure activity. Each chapter investigates some social or behavioral aspect of fantasy gaming and provides insight into the cultural, linguistic, sociological, and psychological impact of games on both the individual and society. Section I discusses the intersection of fantasy and real-world scenarios and how the construction of a fantasy world is dialectically related to the construction of a gamer's social reality. Because the basic premise of fantasy gaming is the assumption of virtual identities, Section II looks at the relationship between gaming and various aspects of identity. The third and final section examines what the personal experiences of gamers can tell us about how humans experience reality.

This innovative text examines videogames and gaming from the point of view of discourse analysis. In particular, it studies two major aspects of videogame-related communication: the ways in which videogames and their makers convey meanings to their audiences, and the ways in which gamers, industry professionals, journalists and other stakeholders talk about games. In doing so, the book offers systematic analyses of games as artefacts and activities, and the discourses surrounding them. Focal areas explored in this book include: · aspects of videogame textuality and how games relate to other texts· the formation of lexical terms and use of metaphor in the language of gaming · gamer slang and 'buddylects'· the construction of game worlds and their rules, of gamer identities and communities· dominant discourse patterns among gamers and how they relate to the nature of gaming· the multimodal language of games and gaming· the ways in which ideologies of race, gender, media effects and language are constructed.Informed by the very latest scholarship and illustrated with topical examples throughout, The Language of Gaming is ideal for students of applied linguistics, videogame studies and media studies who are seeking a wide-ranging introduction to the field.

Recent years have seen an increase in public attention to identity and representation in video games, including journalists and bloggers holding the digital game industry accountable for the discrimination routinely endured by female gamers, queer gamers, and gamers of color. Video game developers are responding to these critiques, but scholarly discussion of representation in games has lagged far behind. Gaming Representation examines portrayals of race, gender, and sexuality in a range of games, from casuals like Diner Dash, to indies like Journey and The Binding of Isaac, to mainstream games from the Grand Theft Auto, BioShock, Spec Ops, The Last of Us, and Max Payne franchises. Arguing that representation and identity function as systems in games that share a stronger connection to code and platforms than it may first appear, the contributors to this volume push gaming scholarship to new levels of inquiry, theorizing, and imagination.

An A to Z guide of the Atari 2600, including the games, the technology, and the visionaries who created an industry. Featuring an interview with the Grandfather of the Gaming Industry and co-founder of Atari, Nolan Bushnell. This is the first in a series of Retro Gaming themed books, which will also include the NES, SNES, Commodore Amiga, and ZX Spectrum, to name a few. Starting with the history of the company itself, the book focuses mainly on the games that made the Atari 2600 (originally called the Atari VCS), as well as the programming geniuses who brought us titles like Pitfall!, Yars' Revenge, and Pong.

In the last few decades, Indian gaming has become big business throughout the United States. More than 450 tribal casinos in 29 states generate some $27 billion in gambling revenue each year. The Indian gaming industry continues to grow, attracting widespread attention in the courts, policymaking arenas, and the media. With a complex and controversial federal regulatory scheme and myriad state and tribal regulations, Indian gaming is an increasingly important area of legal and regulatory practice.Indian Gaming Law and Policy provides a comprehensive yet accessible explanation of Indian gaming. Tracing the genesis of tribal gaming and the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), enacted on the heels of the Supreme Court's landmark decision in California v. Cabazon Band of Mission Indians, the book describes IGRA's key provisions, major legal and political developments, and the multitude of actors—federal, state, and tribal—who regulate the industry. As Indian gaming continues to remake the national landscape, this book explores the most important—and fascinating—legal, political, and policy debates that will determine tribal gaming's future. The book includes a unique research guide for students and practitioners interested in learning more about Indian gaming.Indian Gaming Law and Policy is a highly readable, wide-ranging account appropriate for courses in law, public policy and public administration, business and marketing, or contemporary issues.The second edition incorporates numerous updates, including the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Carcieri v. Salazar, the spread of online gaming, the Great Recession, the Obama administration's stance on tribal recognition, land acquisition, and ''off-reservation'' casinos, and dynamic tribal-state politics.

In the last few decades, Indian gaming has become big business throughout the United States. More than 450 tribal casinos in 29 states generate some $27 billion in gambling revenue each year. The Indian gaming industry continues to grow, attracting widespread attention in the courts, policymaking arenas, and the media. With a complex and controversial federal regulatory scheme and myriad state and tribal regulations, Indian gaming is an increasingly important area of legal and regulatory practice.Indian Gaming Law and Policy provides a comprehensive yet accessible explanation of Indian gaming. Tracing the genesis of tribal gaming and the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), enacted on the heels of the Supreme Court's landmark decision in California v. Cabazon Band of Mission Indians, the book describes IGRA's key provisions, major legal and political developments, and the multitude of actors—federal, state, and tribal—who regulate the industry. As Indian gaming continues to remake the national landscape, this book explores the most important—and fascinating—legal, political, and policy debates that will determine tribal gaming's future. The book includes a unique research guide for students and practitioners interested in learning more about Indian gaming.Indian Gaming Law and Policy is a highly readable, wide-ranging account appropriate for courses in law, public policy and public administration, business and marketing, or contemporary issues.The second edition incorporates numerous updates, including the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Carcieri v. Salazar, the spread of online gaming, the Great Recession, the Obama administration's stance on tribal recognition, land acquisition, and ''off-reservation'' casinos, and dynamic tribal-state politics.