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An Overview of Casino and Gambling
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Abstract
A significant number of individuals engage in the gaming sector due to its association with financial prosperity. The gambling sector has experienced significant growth, leading to a heightened interest among the general public in its wealth and prosperity. Casinos that generate annual revenues in the billions have demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of economic downturns. This research paper aims to investigate a relatively obscure domain within the gaming industry. It will employ a combination of scholarly theoretical analysis and empirical research to examine various aspects, including game categorization, the mechanics of gaming machines, effective marketing strategies employed by casinos, and the interplay between perceptions of gambling, psychological profiles, and behavioral patterns. The paper additionally investigates the efficacy of doubling and continuous betting techniques and provides recommendations pertaining to the marketing, management, and regulation of the gaming business.
Keywords
gambling industry, psychological profiles, Casinos
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Qin,S. (2024). An Overview of Casino and Gambling. Advances in Economics, Management and Political Sciences,60,149-153.
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