As gaming expands across the globe, there is a growing need for clear guidance through the confusing world of casino operations. "Introduction to Casino Management" carefully explains gaming operations to those with little or no knowledge of the business. Written by experts with over 60 years of combined industry experience, this text provides in-depth coverage of key operating issues and practices. Both students and gaming professionals alike will appreciate this comprehensive guide to casino management, featuring detailed coverage of: The history of gaming, departmental income statements based on data from actual hotel-casinos, organizational charts and detailed casino job descriptions, the drop and count process, i.e., how the money makes its way from the games to the casino's vault, currency and suspicious activity reporting as required by U.S. Title 31 and other federal regulations, slot operations, table games, including in-depth coverage of blackjack, baccarat, craps, roulette and much more, race and sports book operations and casino marketing. This is a must-have for those who want to understand the complex world of casino operations. Index 428 Pgs. 2011