GAM 225 - Introduction to Gaming Management

Credits: 3

Description
Overview of the casino; topics include the economics of the casino, its interface with the hotel, organizations and terminology.

Student Learning Outcomes

Discuss the historical background of the gaming industry.
Investigate the regulatory impact in the gaming industry.
Discuss internal and external implementation of controls.
Evaluate the conditions necessary for the proper reporting of cash transactions.
List the many operations which take place at the casino cage.
Outline the operation of the slot department.
Discuss the operation of a variety of table games.
Determine the maximization of revenue from table games.
Describe the audit process and evaluate its sources.
Discuss the purpose of the player rating system.
Explain the marketing of a casino.
Describe the history of the sports book.
Outline the different types of bets available in “Off Track Betting.”

Prerequisite: ENG 100 or ENG 101 or ENG 113; with a grade of C or higher