Topic: gaming

Las Vegas Strip after dark
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.

Oldest book on gaming in the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Libraries collection
Research | April 2, 2013

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's Center for Gaming Research dispels some of the more enduring misconceptions about gambling.

U.N.L.V. signage with Fall leaves in the background
Research | October 15, 2012

Six scholars have been selected to complete residencies at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Special Collections as part of its Gaming Research Fellows Program for the 2012-2013 academic year. More than two dozen fellowships have been awarded since the program began in 2007.

Bo Bernhard
Research | April 5, 2011

Professor Bo Bernhard's latest research shows that treatment is effective in helping problem gamblers. He discusses the project and the data that shows these programs are a solid investment.

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People | November 18, 2010

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ alumni work behind-the-scenes at the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Center to keep the city a top tourist destination.