The “house” sets the odds on casino games to ensure a profit over a period of time. This is the:

Answer: house edge

The total amount wagered in gambling is called:

Answer: the handle

Offering free goods and services to casino patrons in return for their business is called:

Answer: comps

Casinos track patron play (gambling) through the use of:

Answer: loyalty programs

A horse track that also has slot machines:

Answer: racino

The fastest growing sector of casino gaming in the world is:

Answer: Asia

Stand-alone casinos are usually small and are often called:

Answer: slot parlors

The Supreme Court allowed Indian reservation gambling in 1987 with the _______ decision.

Answer: Cabazon

In a Las Vegas style casino resort the main difference between the blackjack tables and the poker tables is:

Answer: In poker the players bet against each other and the house keeps a portion of each pot

What are the five initial career tracks in the gaming industry?

Answer: Entertainment operations, Retail operations, Casino operations, Food & Beverage operations and Hotel operations

What is the primary outcome of the responsibilities of a convention and visitors bureau?

Answer: Generate and increase revenues of a city

A service organization within the visitor industry that offers a host of programs and services to meet clients’ needs is a:

Answer: Destination Management Company

Attendee registration, exhibit space rentals, and sponsorship are all sources of:

Answer: revenue

The combination of a meeting and an exposition is called a:

Answer: convention

A person who contracts out services to (or work for) associations and corporations and plans meetings down to the last detail is a:

Answer: meeting planner

Individuals responsible for providing all of the services needed to run the facilities for a trade show are known as:

Answer: service contractors

A lecture and a dialogue that allow participants to share experiences in a particular field is known as a:

Answer: seminar

Large facilities where meetings and expositions are held, usually in city centers, are called:

Answer: convention centers

Before a meeting planner can start planning a meeting, a _____________ is done to determine the purpose and desired outcome of a meeting.

Answer: needs analysis

The payment exchanged for the promise(s) stated in a contract is called the:

Answer: Consideration

According to the Event Solutions Black Book, what is the most popular site for holding events?

Answer: Hotel/resort

Which type of event would include annual meeting, sales meeting, workshop, training meeting, or awards ceremony?

Answer: Corporate event

Which type of event would usually be based on a theme, have a very limited budget, and provide a great return for the group having the event?

Answer: Charity or fundraising event

Opening ceremonies, halftime, and postgame shows would be part of what kind of special event?

Answer: Sporting event

Which of the following event management skills would be characterized by the process by which a meeting planner and supplier reach an agreement on the terms and conditions that will govern their relationship?

Answer: Negotiating skills

Which of the event management skills aids in completing projects on time and within budget, where parts of an event can be managed as separate components?

Answer: Project management skills

A special event consultant

Answer: should have climbed the “experience ladder”

An event such as the Olympics requires _________ to provide money or in-kind contributions and receive recognition in return.

Answer: sponsors

________________ provide(s) training, certification, networking, and assistance with business plans and other consulting services for their members.

Answer: Professional associations

________________ refers to the implementation of practices and procedures that will help conserve both the natural environment and the special event space.

Answer: Sustainable event tourism

Gourmet dining and increased restaurant revenues for casinos began in 1992 with

Answer: wolfgang puck

________ has become the highest grossing casino market in the world

Answer: Macau

In most parts of the US, slot machines produce _____ of casino revenue

Answer: the bulk

Las Vegas and what other city are the most popular gaming entertainment cities in the US?

Answer: Atlantic City

Atlantic City legalized casino gambling in

Answer: 1976

What operation is typically described as having a bar, a restaurant, and less than 17 electronic gambling devices?

Answer: Nevada-style gaming tavern

The origins of gambling are __________ years old

Answer: 7000

Which of the following is not one of the five functional areas of casino operations?

Answer: food and beverage

Nevada legalized gambling in

Answer: 1931

Betting against the “house” is ___________ gambling

Answer: commercial

From the early 1940s until 1976, what city had a virtual monopoly on the gaming entertainment business?

Answer: Las Vegas

outside of Nevada, ________ is still illegal in the US

Answer: sports betting

IGRA stands for

Answer: Indian Gaming Regulatory Act

A public gambling house was legalized for the first time in 1626 in

Answer: Venice

Gaming revenue is produced from

Answer: casino win

placing a bet on an unknown outcome with the hope of securing a gain is ____

Answer: gambling

The first modern casino in Las Vegas was opened on the strip in

Answer: 1941

tribal gambling now consists of more than _____ tribes in ______ states

Answer: 200/30

he “house” sets the odds on casino games to ensure a profit over a period of time. This is the

a. benefit

b. proceeds

c. yield

d. house edge

Answer: d. house edge

The total amount wagered in gambling is called

a. a handle

b. the win

c. a bet

d. a wager

Answer: a. a handle

Placing a bet on an unknown outcome with the hope of securing a gain is

a. gaming

b. gambling

c. risk

d. An opportunity

Answer:b. Gambling

Betting against the “house” is ________ gambling.

a. social

b. mixed

c. commercial

d. resort

Answer:c. Commercia

Offering free goods and services to casino patrons in return for their business is called

a. gratis

b. comps

c. on-the-house

d. guest satisfaction

Answer: b. comps

Gaming revenue is produced from

a. food and beverage

b. lodging

c. casino win

d. entertainment

e. tours and attractions

Answer:c. casino win

Casinos track patron play (gambling) through the use of

a. spotters

b. pit bosses

c. dealers

d. loyalty programs

Answer: d. loyalty programs

A horse track that also has slot machines

a. slot parlor

b. racino

c. off-track betting

d. horse parlor

Answer: b. racino

The origins of gambling are _______ years old.

a. 2,500

b. 5,000

c. 6,500

d. 7,000

Answer: d. 7,000

A public gambling house was legalized for the first time in 1626 in

a. England

b. Venice

c. North America

d. Paris

e. Russia

Answer: b. Venice

IGRA stands for

a. International Gaming Regulatory Act

b. Intermediary Gaming Regulatory Act

c. Indian Gaming Regulatory Act

d. Indian Gambling Regulatory Act

Answer: c. Indian Gaming Regulatory Act

In most parts of the United States, slot machines produce ____ of casino revenue.

a. the bulk

b. about 10%

c. about 25%

d. about half

Answer: a. the bulk

The fastest growing sector of casino gaming in the world is

a. Native American

b. Las Vegas

c. Europe

d. Asia

Answer: d. Asia

Nevada legalized gambling in

a. 1910

b. 1931

c. 1941

d. 1950

Answer: b. 1931

The first modern casino in Las Vegas was opened on the strip in

a. 1931

b. 1941

c. 1947

d. 1951

Answer: b. 1941

Atlantic City legalized casino gambling in

a. 1947

b. 1961

c. 1970

d. 1976

Answer: d. 1976

The Supreme Court allowed Indian reservation gambling in 1987 with the _______ decision.

a. Arizona

b. Mallory

c. Cabazon

d. Fernandez

Answer: c. Cabazon

Tribal gambling now consists of more than ___ tribes in ___ states.

a. 150 / 25

b. 200 / 30

c. 250 / 35

d. 300 / 35

Answer: b. 200 / 30

_______ has become the highest grossing casino market in the world.

a. Macau

b. Atlantic City

c. Las Vegas

d. Mexico City

Answer: a. Macau

Which of the following is NOT one of the five functional areas of casino operations?

a. Casino services

b. Marketing

c. Food and Beverage

d. Human Resources

Answer: c. Food and Beverage

Some of the first forms of gambling were

a. dice throwing

b. dog races

c. poker

d. roulette

Answer: a. dice throwing

From the early 1940s until 1976, what city had a virtual monopoly on the gaming entertainment business?

a. Atlantic City

b. New Orleans

c. Las Vegas

d. Reno

Answer: c. Las Vegas

Las Vegas and what other city are the most popular gaming entertainment resort cities in the United States?

a. Reno

b. New Orleans

c. San Diego

d. Atlantic City

Answer: d. Atlantic City

Gourmet dining and increased restaurant revenues for casinos began in 1992 with

a. Wolfgang Puck

b. Emeril Lagasse

c. Jacques Pepin

d. James Beard

Answer: a. Wolfgang Puck

Outside of Nevada, ________ is still illegal in the United States.

a. roulette

b. horse betting

c. dog betting

d. sports betting

Answer:d. sports betting

What operation is typically described as having a bar, a restaurant, and less than 16 electronic gambling devices?

a. Sports book

b. Nevada-style gaming tavern

c. Mini-casino

d. Theme restaurant

Answer: b. Nevada-style gaming tavern

Stand-alone casinos are usually small and are often called

a. gambling taverns

b. bingo parlors

c. slot parlors

d. mini-casinos

Answer: c. slot parlors