Results tagged “gaming research colloquium series” from Center for Gaming Research

New podcast up--#15, Roger Gros

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We've got our 15th podcast up. This one features Global Gaming Business publisher Roger Gros and is an informative and revealing look back at his years on both sides of the table. If you've ever wanted to know about how the media covers gambling, this is a must-listen. 015_gros.mp3
We're pleased to announce that the first Gaming Research Colloquium Series speaker of the 2009/10 school year has been scheduled.

On September 3, surveillance expert Derk Boss, owner of DJ Boss and Associates, will give a talk called "Behind the Camera: Current Trends in Casino Surveillance and Loss Prevention."

The talk will take place at 2 PM in the Extended Study Area, on the first floor of Lied Library.

You can see a flyer here.

Speakers coming to CGR

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The Center for Gaming Research is pleased to announce a new Gaming Research Colloquium event at UNLV:

February 23, 2009
Gaming Research Colloquium Series: Bill Zender
Special Event with the author of "Casino-ology: The Art of Managing Casino Games"
Monday, February 23, 2:00 pm
Extended Study Area, Lied Library
Refreshments will be served and books will be available for purchase.
Download flyer (pdf)

We're really lucky to have an expert with his history and knowledge come and talk. So if you're in town on Monday, February 23rd, head on down for what promises to be a great learning opportunity.

And don't forget, next week we've got another provocative talk, as Leslie Nino Fidance takes down a huge Vegas myth in a talk entitled, "The Mob Never Ran Vegas:"

Thursday, January 29, 12:15 pm
UNLV Special Collections
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We're all about promoting the interdisciplinary study of gambling and related issues over at the Center, and these are two events we're very proud of.

If you can't make it, keep your eyes posted for them to be posted as podcasts.

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