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AMHERST, Mass. - The University of Massachusetts Amherst will offer an online course on casino management this fall, the first in a series of three courses on the gaming industry. The three-credit course, titled, 'Casino Management,' was developed by the University's department of hospitality and tourism management (HTM) and the Foxwoods Resort and Casino of Ledyard, Conn. The new online course is offered through the University's Division of Continuing Education.

Chris Roberts, associate department head at HTM, says the new courses were developed because gaming is 'a fast growing, multi-billion dollar industry. Says Roberts: 'We want to be sure we're on the cutting edge of educating the professionals who will manage these large enterprises. We think this program is a sure winner.'

Roberts says the casino management course examines the history and development of gaming and explores casino operations including slot machines, table games, and sports and Internet betting. It covers additional topics such as credit and casino accounting, casino hotels and casino foodservice, and the marketing of the gaming products, he says. A central focus will be on current trends as well as the primary management and financial elements unique to operating a casino, according to Roberts.

Planned for later in 2004, a second course is titled 'Casino Products, Protection and Probabilities,' and it will focus on understanding the design and structure of casino games such as blackjack, roulette and craps, as well as how the casino protects the games from abuse by cheaters. The third course in the series, 'Gaming and Social Policy,' will explore the social consequences of gaming on individuals and communities and includes both economic impacts and regulatory oversight.

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Frank Lattuca, HTM department head, says the hospitality and tourism department's mission is to develop new and innovative courses and programs that meet the needs of our students and others from the region. 'The study of gaming and casino operations is one among several emphasis areas found in our program and will no doubt draw a great deal of interest,' Lattuca says. The HTM program is ranked fourth in the nation by the Gorman Report, an organization that ranks law, medicine, business, and other college programs, according to Lattuca. 'We will continue to develop courses in casino management that will provide a knowledge base for those wishing to pursue a career in this segment of hospitality management.'

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Because the three-course series is being offered online, Roberts says, 'That will allow working professionals to explore the world of gaming without having to come to the UMass Amherst campus. Online access gives students the ability to time-shift their learning activities and to save on transportation expenses commuting to the campus.'