Deck 11: Gaming Entertainment

Question 1

Gaming revenue is produced from

A) food and beverage
B) lodging
C) casino win
D) entertainment
E) tours and attractions

Answer 1

casino win

Question 2

IGRA stands for

A) International Gaming Regulatory Act
B) Intermediary Gaming Regulatory Act
C) Indian Gaming Regulatory Act
D) Indian Gambling Regulatory Act

Answer 2

Indian Gaming Regulatory Act

Question 3

Some of the first forms of gambling were

A) dice throwing
B) dog races
C) poker
D) roulette

Answer 3

dice throwing

Question 4

Placing a bet on an unknown outcome with the hope of securing a gain is

A) gaming
B) gambling
C) risk
D) An opportunity

Question 5

Offering free goods and services to casino patrons in return for their business is called

A) gratis
B) comps
C) on-the-house
D) guest satisfaction

Question 6

Gourmet dining and increased restaurant revenues for casinos began in 1992 with

A) Wolfgang Puck
B) Emeril Lagasse
C) Jacques Pepin
D) James Beard

Question 7

Casinos track patron play (gambling) through the use of

A) spotters
B) pit bosses
C) dealers
D) loyalty programs

Question 8

What operation is typically described as having a bar, a restaurant, and less than 16 electronic gambling devices?

A) Sports book
B) Nevada-style gaming tavern
C) Mini-casino
D) Theme restaurant

Question 9

A public gambling house was legalized for the first time in 1626 in

A) England
B) Venice
C) North America
D) Paris
E) Russia

Question 10

The total amount wagered in gambling is called

A) a handle
B) the win
C) a bet
D) a wager

Question 11

Betting against the "house" is ________ gambling.

A) social
B) mixed
C) commercial
D) resort

Question 12

The fastest growing sector of casino gaming in the world is

A) Native American
B) Las Vegas
C) Europe
D) Asia

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT one of the five functional areas of casino operations?

A) Casino services
B) Marketing
C) Food and Beverage
D) Human Resources

Question 14

Las Vegas and what other city are the most popular gaming entertainment resort cities in the United States?

A) Reno
B) New Orleans
C) San Diego
D) Atlantic City

Question 15

The "house" sets the odds on casino games to ensure a profit over a period of time. This is the

A) benefit
B) proceeds
C) yield
D) house edge

Question 16

From the early 1940s until 1976, what city had a virtual monopoly on the gaming entertainment business?

A) Atlantic City
B) New Orleans
C) Las Vegas
D) Reno

Question 17

In most parts of the United States, slot machines produce ____ of casino revenue.

A) the bulk
B) about 10%
C) about 25%
D) about half

Question 18

Stand-alone casinos are usually small and are often called

A) gambling taverns
B) bingo parlors
C) slot parlors
D) mini-casinos

Question 19

How would you define gambling?

Question 20

Outside of Nevada, ________ is still illegal in the United States.

A) roulette
B) horse betting
C) dog betting
D) sports betting

Question 21

Define the term "win" in reference to a casino.

Question 22

Outline the rationale for Native American involvement in the gaming industry.

Question 23

Outline the government's involvement in the gaming system.

Question 24

What does gaming entertainment refer to and what forms does gaming entertainment take?

Question 25

Why are there so many career opportunities in the gaming industry?

Question 26

Describe how and why tribal gambling was legalized in 1987?

Question 27

What are five initial career tracks in the gaming industry?