Topic: gaming

Oldest book on gaming in the UNLV Libraries collection
Research | April 2, 2013

UNLV's Center for Gaming Research dispels some of the more enduring misconceptions about gambling.

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Research | October 15, 2012

Six scholars have been selected to complete residencies at UNLV Special Collections as part of its Gaming Research Fellows Program for the 2012-2013 academic year. More than two dozen fellowships have been awarded since the program began in 2007.

Bo Bernhard
Research | April 5, 2011

Professor Bo Bernhard's latest research shows that treatment is effective in helping problem gamblers. He discusses the project and the data that shows these programs are a solid investment.

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People | November 18, 2010

UNLV alumni work behind-the-scenes at the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Center to keep the city a top tourist destination.

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Arts and Culture | October 15, 2010

The Saltman Center for Conflict Resolution at the UNLV Boyd School of Law presents a panel discussion with top gaming executives, poker players and scholars who will provide insight into how poker playing strategies can be applied in business dealings, legal proceedings and everyday life.

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Research | April 12, 2010

For nearly 40 years before the downturn of 2008, the gaming industry had been touted as "recession-proof." But, as the economic downturn intensified and the national gambling spend declined, it became clear that consumer demand for casino gambling was indeed sensitive to larger economic fluctuations.