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Gambling in America: An Encyclopedia of History, Issues, and Society
Contributor(s): Thompson, William N. (Author)
ISBN: 1610699793     ISBN-13: 9781610699792
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
OUR PRICE:   $106.92  
Product Type: Hardcover
Published: February 2015
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BISAC Categories:
- Games & Activities | Gambling - General (see Also Self-help - Compulsive Behavior)
- History | North American
- History | Social History
Dewey: 306.482
LCCN: 2014033317
Physical Information: 1.5" H x 7.1" W x 10.1" (2.95 lbs) 544 pages
 
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Publisher Description:

This is the most complete encyclopedia of gambling, covering the industry in great detail including the players, the games, the venues, and the surrounding social issues. Updates in this second edition reveal the impact of technological advances on the games, the growing legislation regulating the industry, and the expanding global footprint of gambling across the world--from Manitoba to Montana.

Author William N. Thompson postulates on the impact of gambling on local communities and shows how the U.S. gaming industry is tied to the global market, most notably gaming expansion in Macau and Singapore. The book addresses the various forms of gaming, such as casino-based and online gambling, sports betting, and lotteries. Additional content examines the social issue of problem and pathological gambling and addresses the rehabilitation programs available for the mitigation and treatment of gambling problems.