HADM 4408: Introduction to Casino Operations
Elective - 2 credit hours - S/U or Letter grade
Offered Fall only
This course is not offered this semester - Spring 10
Limited to Hotel students.
A vital part of the hospitality industry, casino gaming is one of the most exciting and fastest-growing industries. This course focuses primarily on the operation and ownership of commercial casinos and the hotels attached to them. It is designed to introduce students to the internal and external casino environment. It looks at the historical development of gaming in America to understand how the industry has evolved to its present form. Students learn the organizational structure of a casino hotel, how it operates, and how it makes money. Students also gain an understanding of the different companies that own casino hotels and the current issues facing these companies. Topics include casino marketing strategies and player rating systems; the social and economic impact of gaming and the various regulatory environments within which casinos operate; and how common casino games are played and the mathematics of the various games. Students build on their food and beverage and hotel knowledge to better understand the specific challenges facing casino hotel operators.
There is one required field trip to Atlantic City at the cost of approximately $300.