The International Encyclopedia of Gambling - [2 volumes] (Hardcover, 2nd)

The most complete single-source collection on gambling ever assembled gives readers access to the best possible information about one of the fastest growing industries in the world. The International Encyclopedia of Gambling seeks to explain the gambling phenomenon through an in-depth exploration of gambling operations around the world. More than 300 entries reflect the global stretch of the industry as they examine games, venues, players and other leading figures, legal issues, the history of gaming, and the literature on the subject. The work is enhanced with a dozen contributed articles on gambling-related topics, including commentaries on the history and growth of Las Vegas and a description of major law cases involving gambling. Coverage includes Internet gambling and a section incorporating reviews of more than 50 films about gambling.

General

Imprint:	ABC-CLIO Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2009
First published:	December 2009
Authors:	William N. Thompson
Dimensions:	262 x 188 x 56mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	732
Edition:	2nd
ISBN-13:	978-1-59884-225-8
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > General Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Encyclopaedias & reference works > General encyclopaedias
LSN:	1-59884-225-0
Barcode:	9781598842258

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