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Nevada, and especially Las Vegas, is unimaginable without gaming. Tourists flock to gambling venues large and small to try their luck. Residents work in many facets of the industry, and gaming revenues are an important part of the state's economy. Whether you're learning to play a game of chance, looking for a job in the field, or researching Nevada's colorful gaming history, the resources in this Info Guide should give you the winner's edge.

LIBRARY CATALOG Books for Adults Nationwide directory of licensed gambling establishments This directory includes not only casinos but also racetracks and other gaming venues, and it contains a listing of thousands of administrators in the industry.   More books for: Adults   FOR MORE LIBRARY RESOURCES TRY: Betting Cardsharping Casinos Gambling Gambling - Equipment and supplies Gambling - Law and Legislation Poker Sports Betting

RESEARCH DATABASES  Business & Company ASAP Provides information on companies, markets and industries. Access to business and trade journals along with company directory profiles with full text and images.  Business & Company Resource Center Locate company profiles, company brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies, and periodicals.  Business & Company Resource Center Locate company profiles, company brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies, and periodicals.  Encyclopedia of Business & Finance Information on wide-ranging areas concerning business, including accounting, economics, finance, information systems law, management, and marketing.  Gale Virtual Reference Library A database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research.  Las Vegas Age Read about early Las Vegas history straight from the source! Full digital images of the Las Vegas Age Newspaper - the original Las Vegas newspaper from 1905 to 1924! Digitized from the print copies from the Special Collections of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District.  Las Vegas Review Journal Find articles from the Las Vegas Review Journal, back to 12/2/1990!  Legal Forms Need a legal form? This database offers mostly Nevada legal forms which can be downloaded and filled in as needed. Contains legal definations and a guide to attorneys throughout the U.S. Another feature is 'handbooks' on a variety of legal topics which covers information in other states or federal law.  Legal Trac Search this database to find articles from legal magazines and newspapers concerning Federal and State laws and regulations. Also includes international law from selected countries.  Nevada Career Information System Match skills and interest with occupations. Highlights include facts on Nevada industries, apprenticeships, financial aid and school directories.  Newspaper Source Access to articles from major newspapers such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Christian Science Monitor, and USA Today. Additional, full text television & radio news transcripts are provided from CBS News, FOX News, & etc.  Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center One-stop source for information on social issues like civil rights, terrorism, gambling and teenage pregnancy. Access viewpoint articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, links to web sites, and full-text magazine and newspaper articles on the topic of your choice.  ReferenceUSA Search for the addresses and phone numbers of over 12 million business, 120 million US households and 650 health care providers.  Regional Business News Articles from 75 business journals, newspapers and newswires covering all metropolitan and rural areas within the United States. RESOURCES IN YOUR LIBRARY  Jack I Gardner Special Collections Room The Las Vegas history collection includes books, a biographical clipping file, microfilm, maps and a newspaper index. The gaming collection provides an overview of the gaming industry and the casinos. WEB SITES  Casino Gaming This web site features many links to local gambling events, tax laws, where and how to play and bet, feature articles by longtime Vegas pros, and much more.  Gambling Times The web version of Gambling Times Magazine, which originally appeared in 1977, this site is geared more to the consumer than the researcher. Articles offer news on gaming and the entertainment industry; some back issues to 1977 are accessible.  History of the Las Vegas Strip Scroll down to read a history of the Strip - which hotel was first? What was the first motel?  National Gambling Impact Study Commission In 1999, the commission conducted an extensive study of the history, legal statutes, and economic and social impact of all forms of gambling in the United States.  Pivotal Dates in Gaming History Has gambling always been legal in Nevada? Surprisingly, the answer is "No!" Read more! LOCAL RESOURCES  Gaming Work Permit Start here to apply for a Gaming Work Permit  Nevada "Black Book" The List of Excluded Persons is an irregularly updated list of persons excluded or ejected from establishments licensed to operate any gambling game or conduct pari-mutuel wagering. Commonly known as the "Blacklist" or "Black Book," it includes personal names and identification records.  Nevada Council on Problem Gambling 4340 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite 220 Las Vegas, Nevada 89103 Phone: (702) 369-9740 Fax: (702) 369-9765 email: NevCouncil@aol.com Information about gambling problems and addictions, and information on where to get help locally.  Nevada Gaming Commission and State Gaming Control Board 555 E. Washington Ave., Suite 2600 Las Vegas, NV 89101 (702) 486-2000 These two combined agencies enforce those laws and regulations which govern the Nevada gaming industry. Their web site offers many links to regulatory updates, downloadable license application forms, etc.  UNLV - Gaming Studies Research Center 4505 Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, NV 89154 (702) 895-2234 Open MW F 9am. to 5 pm, TTh 9 am. to 9 pm. and by special appointment. Located in the University of Nevada-Las Vegas Lied Library, this facility contains a large collection of print and non-print materials and provides many links to other gaming resources. The premier site for reliable gaming information on the Internet. In addition to many research resources, it provides information for current and prospective students and guides the reader to UNLV's Gaming Studies Collection NATIONAL RESOURCES  American Gaming Association (AGA) 555 13th St., N.W., Suite 1010 E Washington, DC 20004-1109 (202) 637-6500 The American Gaming Association's mission is to advance the understanding of the gaming industry by representing commercial and regulatory interests and by serving as a clearinghouse for information on gambling and its social and economic impact.  National Council on Problem Gambling 208 G Street, N.E., 2nd Floor Washington, DC 20002 (202) 547-9204 Confidential helpline at 1-800 522-4700 With affiliates in many states, this non-profit organization informs and educates the public about pathological gambling and strives to provide quality treatment for problem gamblers and their families.  National Indian Gaming Association 224 Second Street, SE Washington, DC 20003 (202) 546-7711 Working in cooperation with Federal agencies, NIGA's mission is to advance the political and economic welfare of Indian nations by providing support and expertise for Indian gaming initiatives. 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