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Marcum, Jess and Henry Rowen, "How Many Games in Town? The Pros and Cons of Legalized Gambling", 1981

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File

Archival Collection

Eugene Martin Christiansen Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00561
Collection Name: Eugene Martin Christiansen Papers
Box/Folder: Box 083

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Unknown author. Casino Gambling: Blue Chip or Red Herring?, Miami Magazine 27(7), 1976 May

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File

Archival Collection

UNLV Libraries Collection of Articles on Gaming and Las Vegas, Nevada Topics
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Collection Number: MS-00626
Collection Name: UNLV Libraries Collection of Articles on Gaming and Las Vegas, Nevada Topics
Box/Folder: Box 13

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Gaming research files, 1950 to 1987

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Series

Scope and Contents

The gaming research files (1950-1987) contain newspaper clippings, correspondence, brochures, bulletins, articles, and chapters for one of Clark's books on gaming. There are also note cards of gambling terms used in the casino industry, gambling guides, and information on a lexicon of gaming and gambling.

Archival Collection

Thomas Clark Professional Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00307
Collection Name: Thomas Clark Professional Papers
Box/Folder: N/A

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Connecticut: letter requesting the National Gambling Impact Study Commission (NGISC) to conduct hearings in Connecticut; American Casino Guide; Marilyn Charles v. Owen Charles court opinion; "The Connecticut Economy" report; and newspaper articles on gaming and non-gaming activities, 1995-1998, 2003, 2004

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Archival Collection

Katherine A. Spilde Papers on Native American Gaming
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Collection Number: MS-00092
Collection Name: Katherine A. Spilde Papers on Native American Gaming
Box/Folder: Box 12

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Britain: Casino Control Corporation, "British Gaming Law and Procedure, Volume I" includes accounting guide, financial data about Coral Casino, London, and gaming forms, approximately 1980-1982

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File

Archival Collection

Gary W. Royer Collection on Gaming
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Collection Number: MS-00658
Collection Name: Gary W. Royer Collection on Gaming
Box/Folder: Box 036

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William Thompson Collection on International Gaming

Identifier

MS-00284

Abstract

The William Thompson Collection on International Gaming dates from 1928 to 2016. The collection materials relate to gaming in the British Isles, Europe, South America, Central America, the Caribbean, and North America. The collection contains travel brochures, memorabilia, research notes for William Thompson’s published works, reports on gaming statistics, and photographs and slides from his research trips. Materials also include Thompson's personal collection of gaming industry specific magazines, law review journals, and books with Thompson's personal annotations.

Archival Collection

Nevada Gaming History: Mapes Hotel and Money Tree Casino, Reno Nevada, prepared by Gaming Archaeology, 1975

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File

Archival Collection

Harvey's Lake Tahoe Hotel and Casino Collection
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Collection Number: MS-00475
Collection Name: Harvey's Lake Tahoe Hotel and Casino Collection
Box/Folder: Box 01

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North Dakota: press release, newspaper articles on problem gaming, and Volberg, Rachel A., "Gambling and Problem Gambling in North Dakota: A Replication Study, 1992 to 2000" report, 1999-2001

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File

Archival Collection

Katherine A. Spilde Papers on Native American Gaming
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Collection Number: MS-00092
Collection Name: Katherine A. Spilde Papers on Native American Gaming
Box/Folder: Box 21

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Stardust Gambling Museum news segments: video

Date

1987-05-08 to 1987-05-09

Description

Local news segments on the Stardust's "old-time gambling museum" which houses a $3 million dollar collection put together by Boyd Gaming and part of a larger renovation. First segment interviews Ralph Purnell, Stardust General Manager, who explains why the museum was put together as a new attraction, comparing it to Imperial Palace's car collection. In the second segment, Sam Boyd is seen leading the first tour through the museum. A brief history is provided on gaming and gambling, while stills of early Las Vegas are shown. Purnell speaks again on why the museum was created. The third segment the interior of the museum and artifacts around the museum. Interview with E. J. Cummins talks about hiding these artifacts while it was illegal, and the reporter speaks with historians about various early gaming machines. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Stardust Resort and Casino Records (MS-00515) -- Photographs and audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

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