Topic: gaming

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Research | December 2, 2015

The increasing popularity of state lotteries coincides with a stagnant social mobility, according to work of the latest Eadington Fellow. Catch his free talk at 3 p.m. Dec. 3.

World Series of Poker game
Campus News | November 16, 2015

Eadington Fellow dives into UNLV's archives to examine the relationship between sports media and cultural memory in poker's main event.

bookshelf and slot machine
Campus News | October 27, 2015

Five national scholars will study aspects of gaming and gambling during residencies at the University Libraries Center for Gaming Research.

Taylor Ross and Mark Yoseloff play blackjack
Campus News | August 5, 2015

UNLV’s Center for Gaming Innovation students break into competitive casino industry with new ideas for games.

UNLV signage with palm tree in background
Campus News | June 25, 2015

Southern Nevada industries are expanding, unemployment is down sharply, and visitor volume is trending up, according to biannual economic report.

The Compleat Gamester
Research | May 12, 2015

When did society start linking problem gambling to the concept of addiction? Medical historian Celeste Chamberland discusses the origins in the May 14 Eadington Fellows lecture.

Swimming pool scene at the Riviera Hotel
Arts and Culture | May 6, 2015

The vast archives within University Libraries preserve the history of the now-shuttered casino. Su Kim Chung, head of special collections public services, offers a peek inside.

Laurie Arnold
Campus News | March 16, 2015

Historian Laurie Arnold dove into UNLV Libraries documents to learn how Native American leaders collaborated to overcome the obstacles in bringing tribal gaming to their communities.

Las Vegas Strip after dark
UNLV History | April 9, 2014

How did Nevada become a world leader in gaming? Expert David Schwartz picks out the key dates that changed our state's biggest industry.