This course will cover topics related to gaming and society. We will examine briefly the history of the gaming industry in leading casino cities, and the social consequences generated by it. This course will focus on four tendencies in the development of the gaming industry: legalization, popularization, entertainment, and modernization. The development of Macao’s casino industry and the challenges it faces will be emphasized.

CILO-1: State the definition, category, purpose, and methodology of gaming. CILO-2: View gaming culture from historical perspective and analyze the tendency of modernization of gaming industry. CILO-3: Critically examine the positive and negative impacts of gaming industry to social development and find solutions to contain negative aspects. CILO-4: Find alternatives to promote diversification in gaming-tourism industry.