Deck 13: Gaming Entertainment

Question 1

Cruises to nowhere refer to:

A)barges that are moored but fulfill local regulations that gambling not occur in the city limits
B)riverboats that cruise up and down the river while guests gamble
C)an extended weekend of gambling only
D)part of a cruise vacation where gaming and entertainment on-board ship are the main attraction

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The three different types of gaming as defined by the IGRA include all of the following except:

A)gaming which consists of charitable gaming played to raise money for charities and causes
B)gaming which includes all forms of gaming not covered by class I or class II
C)gaming which consists of social gaming played for prizes of minimal value
D)gaming consisting of bingo and similar card games authorized by the rules of the state

Answer 2

A

Question 3

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

A)London, England
B)Venice, Italy
C)Warsaw, Poland
D)Paris, France

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Gaming revenue is produced from:

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

Question 5

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

A)Reno
B)Las Vegas
C)Atlantic City
D)Miami

Question 6

The handle refers to:

A)the total amount bet
B)the total amount of spending by the customer at the casino
C)the amount of money kept by the casino
D)the cards dealt to a player in a game of "21"

Question 7

The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 was a response to:

A)the expanding number of casinos on riverboats
B)the Civil Rights movement
C)Congress feeling they might lose control over tribal gaming
D)the teamsters union request to build more casinos

Question 8

Casino gambling was authorized in New Jersey by the:

A)the New Jersey Revenue Enhancement Act
B)the Casino Control Commission
C)Casino Control Act
D)the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act

Question 9

One of the first forms of gambling was:

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

Question 10

The two top favorite U.S. vacation destinations are:

A)Miami, FL and San Francisco, CA
B)New York, NY and San Diego, CA
C)Los Angeles, CA and New York, NY
D)Las Vegas, NV and Orlando, FL

Question 11

The gaming industry has grown from just two jurisdictions in 1976 to some form of legal gambling in all but ________ states.

A)one
B)five
C)ten
D)two

Question 12

A place where people can go to enjoy not only gambling but also find a hotel room, food and beverage, retail shops, entertainment or even a spa, is called:

A)gaming entertainment industry
B)the casino industry
C)the food and lodging industry
D)a shopping mall

Question 13

By definition, social gamblers:

A)are at a casino or gaming property for a convention
B)will by-pass all other amenities and spend all of their time on the casino floor
C)are generally visiting with a group of friends for a weekend getaway
D)are interested in combining gambling with many other activities

Question 14

The gaming entertainment Industry is beneficial to the government due to:

A)land use
B)tax revenue
C)new land development
D)increasing jobs

Question 15

The fastest growing sector of casino gaming in the U.S. can be found:

A)in Atlantic City
B)on tribal reservations
C)in California
D)in Las Vegas

Question 16

Gaming entertainment is the business of hospitality and entertainment with a core strength of:

A)lodging
B)food and beverage
C)casino gaming
D)Broadway style stage shows

Question 17

Currently, only two states do not permit some form of gambling, they are:

A)Colorado and Arkansas
B)North Dakota and Iowa
C)Hawaii and Utah
D)Kansas and Nebraska

Question 18

The gangster best known for opening the Flamingo Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas is:

A)Al Capone
B)Benjamin Siegelbaum
C)Frank Dillinger
D)"Machine Gun" Kelley

Question 19

The origins of gambling:

A)started in China
B)is unknown
C)started with the Native Americans
D)began in Rome

Question 20

The typical gaming guest exhibits all of the characteristics except:

A)tend to be white collar employees
B)high level of income
C)often younger
D)high school education

Question 21

What is the difference between gambling and gaming?

Question 22

On average, what percent of total revenues do casino gaming companies pay in taxes?

A)15
B)40
C)20
D)12

Question 23

What are the three objectives of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988?

Question 24

The world's biggest casino operator is:

A)Trump Corporation
B)Harrah's and Caesar's Entertainment
C)Boyd Gaming
D)MGM Mirage

Question 25

Gaming operations staff includes slot machine technicians who are often responsible for up to ________ machines.

A)20
B)40
C)50
D)30

Question 26

With the growth of the gaming entertainment industry, the need for trained dealers has increased dramatically, future dealers learn their trade in all of the following ways except:

A)dealing classes at colleges and private schools
B)textbooks and videotapes
C)first hand experience playing at the gaming table
D)hands-on training in mock casinos

Question 27

________ is the largest gaming revenue producing city in the world.

Question 28

Casino gambling was legalized in ________ in the 70's by the casino Control Act.

Question 29

What are five initial career tracks in the gaming industry?

Question 30

The person credited with transforming Las Vegas from a gambling venue for adults into a world class resort and convention destination is:

A)Bugsy Siegel
B)Donald Trump
C)Sheldon Adelson
D)Steve Wynn

Question 31

________ and ________ are the only two states in the United States that do not have
some form of legalized gambling.

Question 32

________ is the subset of casino gaming operations and includes hotels, F&B,
entertainment, retail operations, and even spas.

Question 33

One of the worlds largest and most respected hotel and gaming companies is:

A)Harrah's
B)MGM Mirage
C)Boyd Gaming
D)Trump

Question 34

The net amount of spending by the customer is termed the ________ by the gaming
industry.

Question 35

The ________ provides a framework by which games of chance are protected on Native
American Reservations.

Question 36

The world's largest hotel and casino is the:

A)Trump Tower in Atlantic City
B)MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas
C)Caesars Palace in Las Vegas
D)Borgata in Atlantic City

Question 37

A public gambling casino was opened in ________ in 1748 and is still open today!

Question 38

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

Question 39

________ is playing the game of risk for the thrill of the action and the chance of
making money.

Question 40

Las Vegas is second only to ________ as the most popular vacation destination spot in
the U.S.

Question 41

Describe a history of the gaming entertainment industry in the United States. Include names and places
that were instrumental in the process.