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11 - Gaming and Wagering

from Part III - Live Entertainment

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 June 2020

Harold L. Vogel
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Summary

This chapter reviews the history of gaming and wagering as it pertains to casinos, racing, and lotteries. It covers basic game principles, terminology, regulatory and economic aspects, and accounting.

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wagering segmentsAsian gaminggaming regulation and fundingprofit principlescasino procedures
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Entertainment Industry Economics
A Guide for Financial Analysis
 , pp. 455 - 496
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2020

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