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Chapter 11 Review Questions 1. Describe the characteristics of the gaming entertainment industry.

Gaming entertainment industry is identified by all aspects, including hotel operations, entertainment offerings, retail shopping, recreation activities, food and beverage, and other operations in addition to wagering on the gaming floor.

2. Define the components of the IGRA, the classifications of games regulate, and why this is important to the gaming entertainment industry. . IGRA establishes the National Indian Gaming Commission and the regulatory structure for Indian gaming in the United States. The IGRA sets forth an economic rationale for Indian gaming on reservations. The major purpose of the Act, according to Congress, was “to provide a statutory foundation for Indian gambling operations as a means of promoting economic development, self-sufficiency and strong tribal government.

3. Describe what makes the casino resort different from other resorts and the unique challenges faced by the casino resort.

A casino is defined by the availability of gambling facilities in a recreational facility. Casino resorts may incorporate hotel facilities for their clientele. A hotel on the other hand refers to a facility that provides lodging facilities whether on short term or longterm basis Casinos resorts may face several challenges, Space and volume. These large, wide-open environments with many entries and exit points create a difficult landscape to comprehensively secure. ...

Regulations adherence. ... Theft and fraud. Evidence gathering

4. Explain the differences between hotel operations in a gaming entertainment business compared to hotel operations in a nongaming environment. Because gaming entertainment properties have hotels that are much larger than nongaming hotels, department heads have many supervisors reporting to them more responsibilities. Reservations, front desk, housekeeping, valet parking, and guest services can be very large departments with many employees....