The Systematic Study of Gaming Operations
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“Bill Eadington’s efforts to build a sound foundation for public policy decisions on commercial gaming have been pioneering, tireless, and immensely fruitful. His datadriven approach to the study of casinos’ effects on communities and economies has contributed immeasurably to its growth and standing, and his penetrating analyses of the business of casino gaming have significantly improved how we conduct it.
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