Award Date

1-1-1998

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Department

Public Administration

First Committee Member

William Thompson

Number of Pages

66

Abstract

Legal casino-style gambling has expanded dramatically in the United States during the 1990s. Casino Gambling's Proliferation Throughout the U.S.: A Case Study of Legal Gaming in Louisiana examines the causes for this sudden growth and the effects that introducing casino gambling has had on one state in particular, Louisiana. The paper will take you through a brief history of gambling from its earliest roots to its present place in our society. It will also provide a glimpse into what is in store for the gaming industry in the future.

Keywords

Case; Casino; Gambling; Gaming; Legal; Louisiana; Proliferation; Study; United States

Controlled Subject

Public administration; Recreation; Social structure

File Format

pdf

File Size

1873.92 KB

Degree Grantor

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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