This course gives students an advanced introduction to the casino environment. At the end of this course, students are expected to demonstrate a strong working knowledge of casino operations and the interrelationship of the casino with other major departments (lodging, food, beverage, entertainment, etc.). Casino Management is also designed to introduce students to the development of gaming, the internal and external casino environment, marketing strategies, and the social, cultural and economic issues of gaming. A central focus will be on current trends as well as the primary management and financial elements unique to operating a casino. In addition, the course will also cover such topics as game protection/cheating and scams which would include advanced blackjack, basic strategy/card counting, internal theft, cheating at blackjack, craps, and other table and non-table games.

To understand the historical development of casino industry in the United States; the legal framework of casino industry in the United States; to foster the ability to evaluate the impacts of casino industry; to comprehend the contemporary management issues of casino business including game operations, casino design, human resource management, and surveillance.