Gambling in America
Gambling in America

Author: William N. Thompson

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2015-02-10

Total Pages: 540

ISBN-13: 1610699807

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This one-volume reference provides a comprehensive overview of gambling in the Americas, examining the history, morality, market growth, and economics of the gaming industry. This is the most complete encyclopedia of gambling, covering the industry in great detail including the players, the games, the venues, and the surrounding social issues. Updates in this second edition reveal the impact of technological advances on the games, the growing legislation regulating the industry, and the expanding global footprint of gambling across the world—from Manitoba to Montana. Author William N. Thompson postulates on the impact of gambling on local communities and shows how the U.S. gaming industry is tied to the global market, most notably gaming expansion in Macau and Singapore. The book addresses the various forms of gaming, such as casino-based and online gambling, sports betting, and lotteries. Additional content examines the social issue of problem and pathological gambling and addresses the rehabilitation programs available for the mitigation and treatment of gambling problems.

Black & White
Black & White

Author: Steven Guarnaccia

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2002-03

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 9780811832182

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This gorgeous gift book collects amazing images and examples from mother nature and man-made culture, from penguins on ice floes to nuns on ice skates. Includes hundreds of photos, clever commentary, and a chic design.

Legalized Gambling
Legalized Gambling

Author: William N. Thompson

Publisher: ABC-CLIO

Published: 1997-12

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13:

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Designed to serve as a one-stop information source and guide to in-depth exploration, this volume examines legalized gambling and the civic and personal issues at stake. From local economics and crime to problem gamblers and religious beliefs, all the key issues in the political debate are explored. The work also provides a historical look at the gaming industry and its dynamic spread across the United States and Canada in many forms, including casinos, state lotteries, charity bingo games, pari-mutuel betting, and, more recently, video poker. Profiles of investors, operators, and players are included as well as a detailed chronology, facts, statistics, legislation, an annotated bibliography, and a listing of gaming-industry and related government organizations.