Casinos and Resorts, and services often connected to them, provide a variety of opportunities that span the entire spectrum of the hospitality field. Conventions, meetings, food & beverage, hotel, lodging, travel, and tourism often fall under one umbrella, along with other business opportunities. This is a fast paced environment that is always changing with new laws and expanding growth. It is a highly competitive area of the hospitality industry.
American Gaming Association"The American Gaming Association (AGA) opened its office in Washington, D.C., in June 1995 with the fundamental goal of creating a better understanding of the gaming entertainment industry by bringing facts about the industry to the general public, elected officials, other decision makers and the media through education and advocacy."
Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority“The Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority (ACCVA) markets the Atlantic City region as a favored destination for visitors and conventions. The ACCVA is a private, non-profit agency created in the 1920s through a merger between the Atlantic City Convention Center Authority and the Greater Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Bureau.”
Casino Control Commission (State of New Jersey)“The Casino Control Commission administers the Casino Control Act and its regulations to assure the public trust and confidence in the credibility and integrity of the casino industry and casino operations. The Commission also supports the continued development of tourist and convention facilities in Atlantic City, which contributes to the economic strength and viability of the tourist, convention, and resort industry in the state of New Jersey.”
Atlantic City Heritage Collection (The Atlantic City Free Public Library)Historical overview of Atlantic City, including image gallery and timeline
LasVegas.com"VisitLasVegas.com is the tourist destination web site of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA). The LVCVA is the official destination marketing organization of Las Vegas and the surrounding Clark County Area. It operates the Las Vegas Convention Center and Cashman Center. The LVCVA brings visitors to Las Vegas and Clark County by promoting tourism, conventions, meetings and special events."
Las Vegas: An Unconventional History (American Experience – PBS)Multi-media webpage devoted to the PBS film on Las Vegas, including, transcript, image gallery, timeline, notable people and events
Missouri Gaming Commission“The Missouri Gaming Commission was established in 1993 by the 87th General Assembly as specified by Chapter 313 RSMo to regulate excursion gambling boats. The Commission's role is to ensure that criminal elements do not infiltrate licensed gaming operations and that games are conducted fairly, according to their rules and with full disclosure.”
National Indian Gaming Association“The National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA), established in 1985, is a non-profit organization of 184 Indian Nations with other non-voting associate members representing organizations, tribes and businesses engaged in tribal gaming enterprises from around the country. The common commitment and purpose of NIGA is to advance the lives of Indian peoples economically, socially and politically."
Nevada Gaming Control Board“The State Gaming Control Board ("Board") is a three-member body appointed by the Governor, which serves in a full-time capacity. The Board is responsible for regulating Nevada's gaming industry 24 hours a day on a daily basis. Its purpose is to protect the stability of the gaming industry through investigations, licensing, and enforcement of laws and regulations; to ensure the collection of gaming taxes and fees, which are an essential source of state revenue; and to maintain public confide
National Indian Gaming Commission“The Commission’s primary mission is to regulate gaming activities on Indian lands for the purpose of shielding Indian tribes from organized crime and other corrupting influences; to ensure that Indian tribes are the primary beneficiaries of gaming revenue; and to assure that gaming is conducted fairly and honestly by both operators and players.”
State Museums of Nevada"Division of Nevada’s Department of Cultural Affairs responsible for “collecting, preserving and interpreting Nevada's rich and varied prehistory, history, and natural history.” Includes virtual exhibits on Reno and Las Vegas."
