Subtitled "Balancing Costs and Benefits of Legalized Gambling". The
casino industry has been on a wild ride for three quarters of a
century. What started as an attempt at economic development in the
desert and turned into a haven for organized crime, is today one of the
fastest growing industries around the world. This book traces the
history of American gaming from the first European settlers to the
Nevada experiment. Along the way readers will learn about the impact of
gaming on society and the early attempts to minimize that impact.The History of Gambling in America then
takes readers through the evolution of the gaming industry in Nevada as
it deals with organized crime. In the process, a template for strict
enforcement of laws to ensure the integrity of the casinos emerges that
benefits the industry, the state, and the customers. A book on gaming
cannot be complete without addressing the reasons for legalization and
the reasons against it. Social issues such as crime, bankruptcy, and
disordered gambling are also thoroughly covered. Indexed 178 Pgs. 2010