The document discusses the gaming entertainment industry. It provides background on casinos and their history. It notes that the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation is the largest revenue contributor to the Philippines government other than tax. It also lists various positions within hotel operations, food and beverage, casino operations, retail, and entertainment operations of the gaming industry. Common casino games like baccarat and craps are also briefly described.
2. Casino is a facility which houses and
accommodates certain types
of gambling activities.
The industry that deals in casinos is called
the gaming industry.
3. History
• Precise origin in unknown
• First European gambling house is called”
Ridotto”
established in Venice
• Early gambling in the US is called “saloons”,
travelers could find people to talk to, drink
with, and often gamble with
4. Phil.Amusement & Gaming Corp.
(PAGCOR)
• is the Philippines 1st largest contributor of
revenue after the Tax and Customs Authority.
It is a government owned and controlled
corporation
6. Positions in the Gaming Industry
HOTEL OPERATIONS:
1. Reservationist
2. Front desk clerk
3. Housekeeping staff
4. Valet attendant
5. Bell attendant
6. Door attendant
14. Answer the ff.
1. Why gaming industry is growing so quickly?
2. Describe and give examples of how gaming
entertainment is converging with other
aspects of the hospitality business. What do
you see for the future?
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Editor's Notes
Casinos are most commonly built near or combined with hotels,restaurants, retail shopping, cruise ships or other tourist attractions.
Gaming industry provides jobs, wages and taxes to the world’s economy