Gambling facilities are amongst the world’s leading tourism attractions yet most employees work in the non-gaming departments. So gaming industry knowledge is an asset not only in direct gaming industry positions but also in many related private and public sector careers. This course therefore details gaming’s history and its roles in hospitality and tourism by analyzing gaming’s development, operations and impacts in and outside of Canada. In addition to lectures, videos and a possible field trip, speakers provide information otherwise unavailable. Lect: 3 hrs. Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1
