Award Date
5-1-2014
Degree Type
Professional Paper
Degree Name
Master of Hospitality Administration
Department
Hotel Administration
First Committee Member
Bo Bernhard
Abstract
The purpose of this research was to determine whether (1) clustering benefits cities, (2) Las Vegas is a cluster of the worldwide gaming industry, and (3) online gaming cluster is forming in Las Vegas in spite of unfavorable business environment. The exploratory study should be useful to lawmakers and business leaders in shaping Nevada’s future. It could provide essential information focusing on whether Las Vegas should actively pursue an online gaming cluster.
Keywords
Gambling; Internet gambling; Nevada--Las Vegas; Online gaming clusters; Urban economics
Disciplines
Economic Policy | Gaming and Casino Operations Management | Public Policy | Technology and Innovation
File Format
Degree Grantor
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Language
English
Repository Citation
Gubista, Laimonas, "Should Las Vegas Pursue Establishing an Online Gaming Cluster? An Exploratory Study" (2014). UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones. 2612.
http://dx.doi.org/10.34917/8349581
Rights
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Included in
Economic Policy Commons, Gaming and Casino Operations Management Commons, Public Policy Commons, Technology and Innovation Commons