Saunders Building Room 704F
2:30-4:00 P.M.
Futures Discussion Group Series with
Political Science Colloquium Proudly Present:
"Why Las Vegas Works and Joliet Doesn't:
The Economics and Social Costs of Gambling"
Saunders Building Room 704F
2:30-4:00 P.M.
Futures Discussion Group Series with
Political Science Colloquium Proudly Present:
"Why Las Vegas Works and Joliet Doesn't:
The Economics and Social Costs of Gambling"
Professor of Public Administration
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Professor William N. Thompson is a widely recognized authority on the gambling industry world wide. He has visited over 500 casinos on four continents, and been a consultant for casino companies, governments, and Native American tribes. His research has resulted in 5 books and nearly 200 articles.
Thompson served as a consultant for Loto Quebec, Crystal Casino, Winnipeg, The Detroit Casino Study Commission, Puerto Rico Tourism Co., Netherlands Board of Casino Games, and Native American gaming in Michigan, Arizona, Idaho, Texas, California, Washington and Montana.