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Gambling: theories & methods

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Gambling: theories & methods

Paperback. Provides an introduction to the American gaming landscape. This book summarizes the legal framework supporting the gaming industry and reviews the costs and benefits of casinos by showing how tax base and job growth vary widely with site-specific factors. It offers both regional and sector comparisons of the gaming industry. Num Pages: 344 pages, 13 figures, 42 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KCA; KNSP; WDP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
University of Michigan Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780472069651
ISBN
9780472069651
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 55.60

Hardcover. Provides an introduction to the American gaming landscape. This book summarizes the legal framework supporting the gaming industry and reviews the costs and benefits of casinos by showing how tax base and job growth vary widely with site-specific factors. It offers both regional and sector comparisons of the gaming industry. Num Pages: 344 pages, 13 figures, 42 tables. BIC Classification: KCA; KNSP; WDP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 576.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
University of Michigan Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780472099658
ISBN
9780472099658
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 129.17

Paperback. Explores the origins, arguments, and impact of "California v. Cabazon Band of Mission Indians," the 1987 Supreme Court decision that reasserted the unique federally supported sovereignty of Indian nations, opening the door for the explosive growth of Indian casinos over the next two decades. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: LAZ; WDP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 299.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Univ Pr of Kansas
Edition
Original
Condition
New
SKU
V9780700617784
ISBN
9780700617784
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.91

Paperback. Seven precedent-setting case studies taken from the files of the Nevada Gaming Control Board illustrate vital issues addressed in the first decade of the megaresorts. Series: Gambling Studies Series. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBWN; KNSP; LNTX; WDP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 422.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
University of Nevada Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780874176247
ISBN
9780874176247
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.05

Paperback. Examines how Las Vegas' culture of spectacle has obscured boundaries between art and entertainment, as well as public and private interest. This work offers an insight into the increasing commercialization of nature and culture across America, and the ways Las Vegas has manipulated them to achieve ever-higher levels of extravagance and spectacle. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBWN; JHMC; WDP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 203 x 142 x 12. Weight in Grams: 236.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
University of Nevada Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780874177275
ISBN
9780874177275
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.05

Hardcover. A perceptive inquiry into the international business and culture of gambling Editor(s): Raento, Pauliina; Schwartz, David G. Num Pages: 232 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFC; WDP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 162 x 21. Weight in Grams: 456.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
University of Nevada Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780874178531
ISBN
9780874178531
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 50.05

Paperback. This is an account of how some gambler-businessmen grasped Las Vegas's potential as a centre for high-stakes gambling, and turned it from a desert town into a booming holiday mecca. In researching this book, interviews were conducted with many of the surviving players and their associates. Editor(s): Sheehan, Jack. Num Pages: 240 pages, 24 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KNSP; WDP; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 349.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
University of Nevada Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780874173062
ISBN
9780874173062
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.89

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
D&B Publishing United Kingdom
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
308
Condition
New
SKU
V9781904468363
ISBN
9781904468363
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 24.73

Paperback. A gaming insider reveals the dark side of casino life from the perspective of the dealers. Series: Gambling Studies Series. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBWN; KNSP; WDP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 209.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
University of Nevada Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780874176223
ISBN
9780874176223
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.27

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393340570
ISBN
9780393340570
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 17.23

Paperback. Pot-Limit Omaha is one of the major poker variants. Over the last twenty years it has increased hugely in popularity on both sides of the Atlantic. Written by a world class Omaha player, this book offers help to those players looking to improve their understanding of this complex game. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: WDMC2; WDP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 374. 192 pages, illustrations. Pot-Limit Omaha is one of the major poker variants. Over the last twenty years it has increased hugely in popularity on both sides of the Atlantic. Written by a world class Omaha player, this book offers help to those players looking to improve their understanding of this complex game. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: WDMC2; WDP. Dimension: 228 x 155 x 15. Weight: 374.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
D&B Publishing
Edition
First Edition
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9781904468073
ISBN
9781904468073
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 21.15

Paperback. This new version of Pick a Winning Horse contains all the tips and advice on how to win at the track. Series: Teach Yourself - General. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: WDP; WSNB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 137 x 14. Weight in Grams: 218.
Publisher
John Murray Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781444102918
ISBN
9781444102918
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.37

Paperback. Clean copy
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Yellow Jersey
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
SKU
KEX0245511
ISBN
9780224083324
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Talks about the man who took the casinos for an estimated $50 million and many others just like him. This book relates the tales of daring and imaginative roulette players who have taken the casino industry for vast sums of money down the years. Num Pages: 208 pages, b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: WDP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 153 x 12. Weight in Grams: 306. How to Beat the Unbeatable. 208 pages, b&w illustrations. Talks about the man who took the casinos for an estimated $50 million and many others just like him. This book relates the tales of daring and imaginative roulette players who have taken the casino industry for vast sums of money down the years. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: WDP. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 12. Weight: 306.
Publisher
D&B Publishing
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9781904468387
ISBN
9781904468387
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 17.61

Paperback. Num Pages: 232 pages, b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: HBT; WDP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 128 x 16. Weight in Grams: 224.
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
Sanctuary Publishing Ltd
Number of pages
232
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
SKU
KLN0015104
ISBN
9781860744952
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. The most complete guide ever to taking up poker and winning Series: Mammoth Books. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: WDMC2; WDP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 132 x 32. Weight in Grams: 346.
Publisher
Robinson
Number of pages
480
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845298074
ISBN
9781845298074
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.37

Paperback. For nearly five years, he was known as the 'Darling Of Las Vegas'. Some said he was a Russian arms dealer, others a pop star from Eastern Europe. But the truth was even more unlikely: he was a twenty-one year old graduate student who had a plan that would one day make him richer than anyone could possibly imagine. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBWN; BG; BTC; WDMC; WDP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 22. Weight in Grams: 256. Good copy with some shelf wear.
Condition
Used, Good
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Arrow London
Edition
New Ed
Publication date
2006
SKU
KTG0007136
ISBN
9780099490999
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Num Pages: 360 pages. BIC Classification: WDP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 26. Weight in Grams: 546.
Publisher
D & B Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780955169717
ISBN
9780955169717
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 16.14

Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: WDMC; WDP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 158 x 14. Weight in Grams: 370.
Publisher
Triumph Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781600789472
ISBN
9781600789472
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 19.12

Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: VS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 149 x 19. Weight in Grams: 300.
Publisher
Arcturus Publishing Ltd
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782124481
ISBN
9781782124481
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.85

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