Prentice Hall

Culinary, Hospitality, Travel & Tourism



Casino Dictionary: Gaming and Business Terms
Kathryn Hashimoto, Ph.D., University of New Orleans, School of Hospitality Management
George G. Fenich, Ph.D., University of New Orleans

ISBN-10: 0131710192
ISBN-13: 9780131710191

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2007
Format: Paper; 128 pp
Published: 01/04/2006

Suggested retail price: $27.60
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For any course in Gaming and Casino Management.

 

In order to understand the gaming and casino industry, it is important to know the terms that people use. Written for casino management students, or anyone interested in gaming, this dictionary provides an easy-to-use resource that defines casino industry terms and phrases, and makes sense of confusing jargon and buzz words. Moving beyond a traditional glossary or dictionary, the book includes both gaming and business terms and gives readers the tools to communicate effectively with those in the industry. Offering unique coverage of game names, game rules, gambling jargon, dealer phrases, cheating techniques, and business terms, the dictionary not only introduces readers to the language of the industry, it introduces them to the industry itself.   

For any course in Gaming and Casino Management.

 

In order to understand the gaming and casino industry, it is important to know the terms that people use. Written for casino management students, or anyone interested in gaming, this dictionary provides an easy-to-use resource that defines casino industry terms and phrases, and makes sense of confusing jargon and buzz words. Moving beyond a traditional glossary or dictionary, the book includes both gaming and business terms and gives readers the tools to communicate effectively with those in the industry. Offering unique coverage of game names, game rules, gambling jargon, dealer phrases, cheating techniques, and business terms, the dictionary not only introduces readers to the language of the industry, it introduces them to the industry itself.   

 

Features

 

Defines over 2,000 gaming and business terms and phrases, such as:

·        Names and rules of the most popular games

·        Gambling jargon

·        Phrases used by dealers when referring to their bosses or customers

·        Types of cheating techniques

·        Common business terms related to marketing, accounting, economics finance, etc.

 

Offers simple, concise definitions of terms–throughout the text.

·        Provides readers with clear definitions of confusing terms.

·        Gives readers the language needed to communicate more effectively with people in the industry.  

 

Includes common business terms, as well as gaming terms–throughout the text.

·        Rounds out coverage and gives balanced treatment so readers understand not only what gaming is, but also the growing business it has become.  

 

Offers a practical, easy-to-use format–which makes this supplement unique.

·        Includes a trim design and approximately 17-20 terms per page.

·        Makes text easy to reference and transport to various gaming locations.

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