Document Type

Podcast

Publication Date

11-4-2011

Publisher

UNLV Center for Gaming Research

Abstract

In this November 2, 2011 interview following his induction into the Gaming Hall of Fame, Professor Eadington reflects on his career in gaming studies, starting with his youth in Orange County, California, continuing through his decision to pursue a career in economics and his subsequent emphasis on gambling and casinos, and finishing with his thoughts on the future of gaming studies. Among the topics Dr. Eadington discusses are the foundation and development of the International Conference on Gambling and Risk-Taking, the expansion of gambling in the past decades, and the changes he has seen in the study of gambling over his 40-year career.

Keywords

Casinos – Study and teaching; Eadington; William; R.; Gambling; Gambling industry – Study and teaching; History

Disciplines

Gaming and Casino Operations Management

File Format

mp3

File Size

24.506 KB

Run Time

00:52:22

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Language

English

Comments

mp3 Audio file size: 29.3 megabytes


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