David Schwartz

Director, Center for Gaming Research

David Schwartz has been at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ since 2001 and now oversees the acquisition of new materials for the , where he encourages its utilization by scholarly, media, government, and industrial researchers. He also is a writer, speaker and consultant on gaming and related issues. Schwartz's books include , , , and . As a speaker, he talks to a variety of audiences, from visiting classes to convention groups, who enjoy his wide-ranging, fast-paced introduction to casino topics, including his "Seven Things You Should Know About Casinos" presentation.

 

Articles by David Schwartz

My Nevada 5: Exceptional Women in Gaming
Claudine Williams
Business and Community | June 3, 2014

Women have been forces to reckon with in the often rough-and-tumble history of Nevada gaming. Here are five you should know about.

On Writing Grandissimo
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Research | May 28, 2014

David G. Schwartz’s latest work offers a fascinating sketch of one of Las Vegas’ greatest characters, Jay Sarno, and a reminder of the importance of sharing stories.

My Nevada 5: The Days That Changed the Gaming World
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51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History | April 9, 2014

How did Nevada become a world leader in gaming? Expert David Schwartz picks out the key dates that changed our state's biggest industry.

The Great Vegas Turnaround
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Research | April 12, 2010

For nearly 40 years before the downturn of 2008, the gaming industry had been touted as "recession-proof." But, as the economic downturn intensified and the national gambling spend declined, it became clear that consumer demand for casino gambling was indeed sensitive to larger economic fluctuations.