2nd Edition

Casino Management in Integrated Resorts

By Desmond Lam Copyright 2026
206 Pages 12 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

206 Pages 12 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

206 Pages 12 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book discusses the changing nature of casino businesses within the framework of an integrated resort or hospitality organisation, bringing readers up to speed with the challenges of managing a casino within the rapidly expanding gaming–leisure–tourism industry. The fully revised second edition has been updated to include: ·       New content on... Read more

1.Introduction  2.History of gambling, casinos and modern integrated resorts  3.The role of the casino in an integrated resort  4.Psychology of gambling and casino gaming  5.Casino floor design, servicescape, service quality and structure  6.Basic casino operation concepts  7.Marketing casino gaming  8.Environmental, social and governance impact of integrated resorts      

Biography

Desmond Lam is the College Master of Lui Che Woo College and Professor in Integrated Resort and Tourism Management at the University of Macau, China. He is a life member of Clare Hall, University of Cambridge, and recipient of several awards including the Emerging Leader trophy at the 2016 Asia Gaming Awards. Desmond has also been a judge for the International Gaming Awards since 2008 and, more recently, for the G2E Asia Award.