The document summarizes the history and culture of gambling in Deadwood, South Dakota. It describes how gold discoveries in the 1870s led to the growth of the town and establishment of gambling. Gambling was illegal at various points but was legalized again in the 1980s and 1990s. Today there are 80 casinos in Deadwood, which have helped restore historic buildings and provide jobs. The document also examines the author's experience gambling at two casinos in Deadwood and discusses how casino games and slot machines are designed to attract and keep players engaged.
This document outlines 3 concepts for a video series promoting the 2015 Hearthstone World Championship:
1) "Behind the Battletag" - A documentary style series profiling several competitive Hearthstone players, exploring their personal lives and stories outside of the game.
2) "The Path of a Champion" - A series following several standout players as they prepare for and advance towards the World Championship, exploring both their gameplay and personal lives.
3) "Fireside with Magni Bronzebeard" - A lighter series where the character Magni Bronzebeard surprises and interacts with potential tournament players, getting to know them through comedic interviews and challenges.
1) Retro gaming and video game collecting is experiencing a resurgence in popularity in the UAE, driven by nostalgia for childhood games. 2) Several entrepreneurs have started businesses importing and selling vintage games and consoles, seeing a gap in the local market. 3) Collectors note the tangible and sentimental value of original games and boxes goes beyond just gameplay. While initially a niche interest, the growing customer base especially among youth indicates retro gaming has lasting appeal.
Have you heard of a place called Mong where the dream world intersects with the real world? At Mong, rules are easily bent and intuition often overwhelms logic. Desires go out of control and wishes come true in wrong ways. Once captured, monsters and villains from Mong are sent to the prison of Nightmare. A hideous serial killer manages to break out of the jail into the real world, terrifying the earthlings. A reporter from an obscure magazine company hunts the killer doggedly. Or is it the other way around? He has to find the clues about the killer before his girlfriend becomes the next victim. Time is dashing forward. In desperation, the reporter decides to cross the border of no return and climbs down into Mong. Little did he know what's waiting for him at that murky place.
George Anastasia is a writer who covers organized crime. Despite the dangers, he gets close to his sources, especially when they go straight. When writing about the mob, grenades through his window show how personal the stories can be. As a reporter, Anastasia has had mob bosses like John Stanfa hang up on him as soon as they hear his name.
1. Dice are one of the most important gambling equipment used in many casino games. Casinos use precise dice to ensure an equal chance of all sides being rolled.
2. Playing cards originated in China and evolved into the 52-card deck used today. Cards are unique to each casino and bear their logo.
3. Casino tables are made specifically for different games like poker or blackjack and can be expensive, costing thousands of dollars per table depending on quality. However, people also make homemade tables more affordably.
The document provides information on various redemption games and arcade machines available from Shaffer Distributing, including:
- Adrenaline Spinner Frenzy, a spinning skill game.
- Rabbids Hollywood, a shooting game featuring the Rabbids characters.
- Crazy Tower, a new holographic redemption game.
- Additional games like Rabbids Ticket Fiesta, NFLPA SuperStar Football Coins, and Tight Rope are also summarized with dimensions and power requirements listed.
- Scene 2 Photo Booth is a networked photo booth that allows customers to record video adventures and pose with movie stars.
- Other games and redemption machines mentioned include Tap That, Per
Differences in the perception of digital games in Germany and Australia_Jens ...guestef945ea6
The differences in the perception of digital games in Germany and Australian are distinct. While their assessment in Germany is dominated by a pessimistic Kulturkritik tenor which regards them as an 'illegitimate' activity, in Australia they are enjoyed by a wide demographic as a 'legitimate' pastime. The presentation deals with the reasons behind these differences. It analyses the social history of digital gaming in both countries and relates it to their socio-cultural traditions and their effects on modes of distinction.
This document summarizes an article from the magazine 2600. It discusses how recent news stories have grossly misrepresented hackers and the hacker community. A story in Signal magazine falsely claimed that hackers were planning attacks in conjunction with a magical self-healing server. Then a story in The New Republic invented a powerful teenage hacker and hacker lobbying group, until it was revealed the story was completely fabricated. However, the document notes that while the journalist was criticized, no attention was paid to how the stories unfairly portrayed hackers.
This document outlines 3 concepts for a video series promoting the 2015 Hearthstone World Championship:
1) "Behind the Battletag" - A documentary style series profiling several competitive Hearthstone players, exploring their personal lives and stories outside of the game.
2) "The Path of a Champion" - A series following several standout players as they prepare for and advance towards the World Championship, exploring both their gameplay and personal lives.
3) "Fireside with Magni Bronzebeard" - A lighter series where the character Magni Bronzebeard surprises and interacts with potential tournament players, getting to know them through comedic interviews and challenges.
1) Retro gaming and video game collecting is experiencing a resurgence in popularity in the UAE, driven by nostalgia for childhood games. 2) Several entrepreneurs have started businesses importing and selling vintage games and consoles, seeing a gap in the local market. 3) Collectors note the tangible and sentimental value of original games and boxes goes beyond just gameplay. While initially a niche interest, the growing customer base especially among youth indicates retro gaming has lasting appeal.
Have you heard of a place called Mong where the dream world intersects with the real world? At Mong, rules are easily bent and intuition often overwhelms logic. Desires go out of control and wishes come true in wrong ways. Once captured, monsters and villains from Mong are sent to the prison of Nightmare. A hideous serial killer manages to break out of the jail into the real world, terrifying the earthlings. A reporter from an obscure magazine company hunts the killer doggedly. Or is it the other way around? He has to find the clues about the killer before his girlfriend becomes the next victim. Time is dashing forward. In desperation, the reporter decides to cross the border of no return and climbs down into Mong. Little did he know what's waiting for him at that murky place.
George Anastasia is a writer who covers organized crime. Despite the dangers, he gets close to his sources, especially when they go straight. When writing about the mob, grenades through his window show how personal the stories can be. As a reporter, Anastasia has had mob bosses like John Stanfa hang up on him as soon as they hear his name.
1. Dice are one of the most important gambling equipment used in many casino games. Casinos use precise dice to ensure an equal chance of all sides being rolled.
2. Playing cards originated in China and evolved into the 52-card deck used today. Cards are unique to each casino and bear their logo.
3. Casino tables are made specifically for different games like poker or blackjack and can be expensive, costing thousands of dollars per table depending on quality. However, people also make homemade tables more affordably.
The document provides information on various redemption games and arcade machines available from Shaffer Distributing, including:
- Adrenaline Spinner Frenzy, a spinning skill game.
- Rabbids Hollywood, a shooting game featuring the Rabbids characters.
- Crazy Tower, a new holographic redemption game.
- Additional games like Rabbids Ticket Fiesta, NFLPA SuperStar Football Coins, and Tight Rope are also summarized with dimensions and power requirements listed.
- Scene 2 Photo Booth is a networked photo booth that allows customers to record video adventures and pose with movie stars.
- Other games and redemption machines mentioned include Tap That, Per
Differences in the perception of digital games in Germany and Australia_Jens ...guestef945ea6
The differences in the perception of digital games in Germany and Australian are distinct. While their assessment in Germany is dominated by a pessimistic Kulturkritik tenor which regards them as an 'illegitimate' activity, in Australia they are enjoyed by a wide demographic as a 'legitimate' pastime. The presentation deals with the reasons behind these differences. It analyses the social history of digital gaming in both countries and relates it to their socio-cultural traditions and their effects on modes of distinction.
This document summarizes an article from the magazine 2600. It discusses how recent news stories have grossly misrepresented hackers and the hacker community. A story in Signal magazine falsely claimed that hackers were planning attacks in conjunction with a magical self-healing server. Then a story in The New Republic invented a powerful teenage hacker and hacker lobbying group, until it was revealed the story was completely fabricated. However, the document notes that while the journalist was criticized, no attention was paid to how the stories unfairly portrayed hackers.
This document provides information about New Hope Fertility Center located in New York City. It introduces the four physicians on staff - Dr. John Zhang, who founded the center and has pioneered minimally invasive fertility procedures; Dr. Mingxue Yang, who specializes in conditions like PCOS and has extensive experience performing procedures; Dr. Zitao Liu, who has conducted research on embryo implantation and development; and Dr. Zaher Merhi, who joins as Director of Research and focuses on areas like obesity-related infertility. It emphasizes the center's philosophy of creating customized treatment plans for each patient and supporting them throughout their fertility journey.
The document provides information on several tourist attractions in Cambodia, including:
1) The Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda in Phnom Penh - home to the Cambodian royal family and impressive architecture like the Silver Pagoda covered in silver tiles.
2) The National Museum of Cambodia in Phnom Penh houses one of the largest collections of Khmer art, including stone sculptures and ceramics.
3) Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Killing Fields in Phnom Penh were sites of atrocities under the Khmer Rouge and provide somber lessons of Cambodia's history.
BAB VII. Komunikasi dan Interpersonal Skill : Motivasiharits meicha
Pemimpin sejati membantu orang lain menemukan potensi mereka. Motivasi seseorang ditentukan oleh prestasi, penghargaan, tantangan, tanggung jawab, keterlibatan, dan kesempatan. Kepuasan kerja dan motivasi kerja saling berkaitan.
Matahari dan bulan mempunyai peranan penting dalam sistem tata surya menurut al-Quran. Al-Quran menyatakan dengan jelas bahawa kedudukan matahari dan bulan berada di langit, bukan di bumi, walaupun kelihatan sedemikian dari perspektif manusia. Ilmu pengetahuan moden mengesahkan huraian al-Quran tentang kedudukan dan saiz matahari serta bulan.
1. The document is a song titled "Tha Price Of A 'G' Is God's Will... Pt.2" written by Murad Camarad Wysinger with Dubsac Entertainment.
2. The song is composed of multiple verses and choruses about living a "true playas life" and hustling to earn money and status while avoiding negative influences.
3. A key message is that "Umoja" (unity) and obeying God's will are the keys to success over darkness and challenges in life.
16 Part V Assemblies and Event Management17 Part V Assembl.docxhyacinthshackley2629
16 Part V Assemblies and Event Management
17 Part V Assemblies and Event Management
One of the most significant developments in the hospitality industry during the past two decades has been the astounding growth of the casino industry and its convergence with the lodging and hospitality industries. What has emerged from this development is an entirely new arena of hospitality known as the gaming entertainment industry. With its rapid expansion in North America and throughout the world, new opportunities have been created for hospitality careers. This chapter explores the gaming entertainment industry and details exciting developments yet to come in this dynamic and controversial segment of the hospitality business.
384 Part IV Recreation, Theme Parks, Clubs, and Gaming Entertainment
Gaming Entertainment
For the purposes of this chapter, the term gaming entertainment refers to one subset of the gaming industry, that is, the casino industry. What used to be known as the casino business is now known as gaming entertainment. The dramatic growth of this part of the hospitality business has brought with it significant changes in how businesses in this industry operate and what they offer their guests. The changes have been so great that a new name needed to be created to accurately describe all the amenities this industry provides.
The gaming industry includes 445 casinos in eleven states.1 The industry includes both land-based and riverboat casinos, card rooms, charitable games, lottery-operated games, and greyhound and horse races. The gaming industry as a whole is larger than most people can believe. Approximately $70 billion is wagered, or bet, on games or races every year.
That is more than seven times what is spent on movie tickets. The total amount bet is called the handle in the gaming industry, and it is often a misunderstood concept. When a customer places a bet in any type of gaming activity, sometimes that
customer wins and sometimes he or she loses. The total amount of all bets is the handle, and the net amount of spending by the customer is termed win by the gaming industry.
What is the difference between gambling and gaming? Gambling is playing a game of risk for the thrill of the "action" and the chance of making money. True gamblers spend a great deal of time learning and understanding a favorite game of risk and enjoying its subtle attributes, and they find an enjoyable challenge in trying to "beat the house," or win more than they lose from a casino.
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Chapter 11
It is true that the nearly 40 million visitors who visit Las Vegas and the more than 30 million in Atlantic City and the hundreds of thousands who frequent other casino operations love the green felt tables, the whirling roulette wheels, the feel of the chips, and the thrill of the game. The rows of colorful slot machines sounding out musical tones and flashing lights, the distant .
The document provides an overview of gambling in the United States and Oregon, including its history, types of gambling, myths and realities about problem gambling, statistics on gambling participation and problem gambling in Oregon, key terms related to gambling, and positive and negative effects of gambling.
The Elements of Videogambling ExperienceMarc Miquel
For more information: http://uxmag.com/articles/dark-ux-the-elements-of-the-video-gambling-experience
This is a presentation I gave in La-Salle University (Barcelona) on April 12th about Videogambling Design and deceptive user experience. I include some of the most used dark patterns in the business and the tricks companies use to keep gamblers playing for longer sessions.
Its material is complementary to the deceptive UI designs in www.darkpatterns.org.
David Hayward of Pixel-Lab gave this keynote on games culture at Under The Mask. Most images licensed by creative commons, link to credits on last slide.
The document provides an overview of casinos and some common casino games such as craps, roulette, blackjack, and baccarat. It explains what casinos are, where they are often located, and some of the social and economic debates around them. It also describes how some popular casino games like craps, roulette, blackjack, and baccarat are played as well as roles like dealers and strategies like card counting and betting systems.
This document provides information about New Hope Fertility Center located in New York City. It introduces the four physicians on staff - Dr. John Zhang, who founded the center and has pioneered minimally invasive fertility procedures; Dr. Mingxue Yang, who specializes in conditions like PCOS and has extensive experience performing procedures; Dr. Zitao Liu, who has conducted research on embryo implantation and development; and Dr. Zaher Merhi, who joins as Director of Research and focuses on areas like obesity-related infertility. It emphasizes the center's philosophy of creating customized treatment plans for each patient and supporting them throughout their fertility journey.
The document provides information on several tourist attractions in Cambodia, including:
1) The Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda in Phnom Penh - home to the Cambodian royal family and impressive architecture like the Silver Pagoda covered in silver tiles.
2) The National Museum of Cambodia in Phnom Penh houses one of the largest collections of Khmer art, including stone sculptures and ceramics.
3) Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Killing Fields in Phnom Penh were sites of atrocities under the Khmer Rouge and provide somber lessons of Cambodia's history.
BAB VII. Komunikasi dan Interpersonal Skill : Motivasiharits meicha
Pemimpin sejati membantu orang lain menemukan potensi mereka. Motivasi seseorang ditentukan oleh prestasi, penghargaan, tantangan, tanggung jawab, keterlibatan, dan kesempatan. Kepuasan kerja dan motivasi kerja saling berkaitan.
Matahari dan bulan mempunyai peranan penting dalam sistem tata surya menurut al-Quran. Al-Quran menyatakan dengan jelas bahawa kedudukan matahari dan bulan berada di langit, bukan di bumi, walaupun kelihatan sedemikian dari perspektif manusia. Ilmu pengetahuan moden mengesahkan huraian al-Quran tentang kedudukan dan saiz matahari serta bulan.
1. The document is a song titled "Tha Price Of A 'G' Is God's Will... Pt.2" written by Murad Camarad Wysinger with Dubsac Entertainment.
2. The song is composed of multiple verses and choruses about living a "true playas life" and hustling to earn money and status while avoiding negative influences.
3. A key message is that "Umoja" (unity) and obeying God's will are the keys to success over darkness and challenges in life.
16 Part V Assemblies and Event Management17 Part V Assembl.docxhyacinthshackley2629
16 Part V Assemblies and Event Management
17 Part V Assemblies and Event Management
One of the most significant developments in the hospitality industry during the past two decades has been the astounding growth of the casino industry and its convergence with the lodging and hospitality industries. What has emerged from this development is an entirely new arena of hospitality known as the gaming entertainment industry. With its rapid expansion in North America and throughout the world, new opportunities have been created for hospitality careers. This chapter explores the gaming entertainment industry and details exciting developments yet to come in this dynamic and controversial segment of the hospitality business.
384 Part IV Recreation, Theme Parks, Clubs, and Gaming Entertainment
Gaming Entertainment
For the purposes of this chapter, the term gaming entertainment refers to one subset of the gaming industry, that is, the casino industry. What used to be known as the casino business is now known as gaming entertainment. The dramatic growth of this part of the hospitality business has brought with it significant changes in how businesses in this industry operate and what they offer their guests. The changes have been so great that a new name needed to be created to accurately describe all the amenities this industry provides.
The gaming industry includes 445 casinos in eleven states.1 The industry includes both land-based and riverboat casinos, card rooms, charitable games, lottery-operated games, and greyhound and horse races. The gaming industry as a whole is larger than most people can believe. Approximately $70 billion is wagered, or bet, on games or races every year.
That is more than seven times what is spent on movie tickets. The total amount bet is called the handle in the gaming industry, and it is often a misunderstood concept. When a customer places a bet in any type of gaming activity, sometimes that
customer wins and sometimes he or she loses. The total amount of all bets is the handle, and the net amount of spending by the customer is termed win by the gaming industry.
What is the difference between gambling and gaming? Gambling is playing a game of risk for the thrill of the "action" and the chance of making money. True gamblers spend a great deal of time learning and understanding a favorite game of risk and enjoying its subtle attributes, and they find an enjoyable challenge in trying to "beat the house," or win more than they lose from a casino.
385
384 Part IV Recreation, Theme Parks, Clubs, and Gaming Entertainment
Chapter 11
It is true that the nearly 40 million visitors who visit Las Vegas and the more than 30 million in Atlantic City and the hundreds of thousands who frequent other casino operations love the green felt tables, the whirling roulette wheels, the feel of the chips, and the thrill of the game. The rows of colorful slot machines sounding out musical tones and flashing lights, the distant .
The document provides an overview of gambling in the United States and Oregon, including its history, types of gambling, myths and realities about problem gambling, statistics on gambling participation and problem gambling in Oregon, key terms related to gambling, and positive and negative effects of gambling.
The Elements of Videogambling ExperienceMarc Miquel
For more information: http://uxmag.com/articles/dark-ux-the-elements-of-the-video-gambling-experience
This is a presentation I gave in La-Salle University (Barcelona) on April 12th about Videogambling Design and deceptive user experience. I include some of the most used dark patterns in the business and the tricks companies use to keep gamblers playing for longer sessions.
Its material is complementary to the deceptive UI designs in www.darkpatterns.org.
David Hayward of Pixel-Lab gave this keynote on games culture at Under The Mask. Most images licensed by creative commons, link to credits on last slide.
The document provides an overview of casinos and some common casino games such as craps, roulette, blackjack, and baccarat. It explains what casinos are, where they are often located, and some of the social and economic debates around them. It also describes how some popular casino games like craps, roulette, blackjack, and baccarat are played as well as roles like dealers and strategies like card counting and betting systems.
Las Vegas - A look behind the curtain of dataJesse Fowl
This was a presentation a gave to the Puget Sound Research Foundation. The overview gave a look into the data the Las Vegas Visitors and Convention Authority leverages to better understand visitor behavior.
How to Setup Warehouse & Location in Odoo 17 InventoryCeline George
In this slide, we'll explore how to set up warehouses and locations in Odoo 17 Inventory. This will help us manage our stock effectively, track inventory levels, and streamline warehouse operations.
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty, In...Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty,
International FDP on Fundamentals of Research in Social Sciences
at Integral University, Lucknow, 06.06.2024
By Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptxDenish Jangid
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
A review of the growth of the Israel Genealogy Research Association Database Collection for the last 12 months. Our collection is now passed the 3 million mark and still growing. See which archives have contributed the most. See the different types of records we have, and which years have had records added. You can also see what we have for the future.
How to Add Chatter in the odoo 17 ERP ModuleCeline George
In Odoo, the chatter is like a chat tool that helps you work together on records. You can leave notes and track things, making it easier to talk with your team and partners. Inside chatter, all communication history, activity, and changes will be displayed.
Leveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit InnovationTechSoup
In this webinar, participants learned how to utilize Generative AI to streamline operations and elevate member engagement. Amazon Web Service experts provided a customer specific use cases and dived into low/no-code tools that are quick and easy to deploy through Amazon Web Service (AWS.)
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Main Java[All of the Base Concepts}.docxadhitya5119
This is part 1 of my Java Learning Journey. This Contains Custom methods, classes, constructors, packages, multithreading , try- catch block, finally block and more.
Reimagining Your Library Space: How to Increase the Vibes in Your Library No ...Diana Rendina
Librarians are leading the way in creating future-ready citizens – now we need to update our spaces to match. In this session, attendees will get inspiration for transforming their library spaces. You’ll learn how to survey students and patrons, create a focus group, and use design thinking to brainstorm ideas for your space. We’ll discuss budget friendly ways to change your space as well as how to find funding. No matter where you’re at, you’ll find ideas for reimagining your space in this session.
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
2. Setting
My event takes place in the casinos in Deadwood,
South Dakota. Deadwood is a historic gambling
town of the 1870s and 1880s in The Black Hills of
southwestern South Dakota. Gold was found in the
hills in the 1870s. With the discovery of gold came
the miners and the U.S. Calvary to protect them.
Following the miners also were businessmen—
storeowners, restaurateurs, tavern owners--
gamblers, prostitutes, mule train drivers, railroaders
and gunslingers too.
3. History of Deadwood and
its Gambling
The town grew, having its ups and downs with the
fluctuation of the mining industry as well as the
legality of alcohol and gambling.
During Prohibition in the 1920s, gambling was
outlawed, along with alcohol, though both occurred
behind closed doors. When prohibition was lifted
in 1935, alcohol and gambling came back to
Deadwood for another twelve years. In 1947,
gambling became illegal in the historic town.
Prostitution ended in 1980.
4. The History of Gambling
in Deadwood
In 1986, townspeople began to petition to legalize
gaming again in Deadwood, South Dakota. By
1989, 64% of the people voted to bring gambling
back to the small town with its numerous century
old stone and wooden buildings still intact but
showing wear (City).
The legends of Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickok
are now told beside the stories of Seth Bullock,
Teddy Roosevelt, Charlie Udder, Potato Johnny and
Poker Alice. These names and personal histories
add to the romance of Deadwood.
5. Deadwood Today
There are 80 gaming halls and casinos in Deadwood
today.
The gambling industry has brought in funds,
restoring dozens of historic buildings, repairing the
town’s infrastructure and providing jobs to
thousands of people.
Some tourists come for the history, some for the
outdoor recreation, some for the gambling and
some for all three.
6. The Participants
My study is divided between myself and a friend who had
never been to Deadwood, South Dakota before. Besides
my friend, her companion and me, the participants are the
dealers, the wait staff and the cashiers. The dealers man
the Black Jack tables, the roulette and 3-card, 4-card and
Texas Hold ‘em poker tables. The wait staff circulates
through the establishments providing complimentary
drinks as well selling more expensive alcohol to patrons.
The cashiers are behind high desks, surrounded by bars
for their protection. The casino staff is dressed in casino-
specific apparel. The gamblers/tourists wear casual
clothing.
7. The Gamblers
My study group happens to be well educated, but
that is not necessarily the norm for the other
gamblers.
Both Ekho and I are English teachers. Her friend is
a lawyer.
In my chats with other gamblers/tourists, I learned
they come from different occupations, professions
and educational levels.
9. The Midnight Star—The
Literary Connection
The Midnight Star is named after the bar and
gambling casino in the western movie Silverado.
Kevin Costner starred in Silverado.
The gambling casino Midnight Star is owned by
Costner and his brother who manages it.
Because Silverado is a favorite movie of mine, the
Deadwood casino is one of my favorite spots too.
10. On the outside, the casino looks old and new at the
same time. The window above the door sports
colored glass with a shining star and the words
“Midnight Star”— and that is what drew me in
initially.
The frosted glass doors and windows allow the
passersby to see the bright lights of the slot
machines.
Also in the window, are the menu and
advertisement for Jake’s, the fine dining restaurant
upstairs. (Jake was Kevin Costner’s character’s name in Silverado.)
11. Gaming-
The Literacy Connection
I was drawn to Lord of the Rings slot machine because of the
pictures of Frodo and other characters. I have been a fan of the
trilogy since the movies first came out. No words were
needed.
12. Rules and Reading
On the front of a machine, will the words “Cash/Ticket”, “Cash
out” or “Collect”, “Repeat Bet”, “Max Bet, “Spin”, “Play” and
numerous buttons with numbers indicating how much the player
wants to gamble 2x per line, 3x per line, etc.
Many games can be understood without reading the payout
menu.
If one is a frequent player at a casino, he will have a card to insert
into the machine to gain points for all the cash that is played.
Clicking the “Menu” button will bring up three more items-Rules,
Points, Casino Cash.
Clicking on any of these links will bring up Points-- in the form of
numbers or cash amounts in the form of numbers.
13. Clicking “Menu” can also lead the player to the Pay Out
schedule. Understanding the schedule does not alter the patron’s
chance of winning or losing. Some people just like to know for
what to wish.
15. The lure of lights and
cards…..
Ekho and her friend were attracted to Cadillac
Jack’s Casino by the lights that shown through the
windows and were drawn in farther because of the
interior. They were kept there by the Black Jack
game.
16. Literacy Connection
Ekho was already familiar with the rules of Black
Jack, so she did very little reading.
She said she looked for the table with lowest buy-in
amount, so there was reading and recognizing of
numbers.
She chose the table with the least amount of people
so that if she did need help with the rules, the dealer
would have more time to explain to her.
17. Designed to Win
Slot machines are geared to provide immediate
gratification to the player even if not in monetary
form.
According to MIT anthropologist Natasha Dow
Schull who won the American Ethnological
Society’s 2013 Frist book prize, the key component
in the addiction of slot machine gambling is the
relationship between the machine and the gambler.
The machines are designed to attract and keep
gamblers busy and happy.
18. “..high-volatility, intense social games tells us a lot
about the risk and volatility that people feel in the
world, in their lives—think of the financial crisis, the
culture of fear around terrorism, the environment,
global warning. It makes sense that people would seek
out games that allow them a sense of control and
predictability” (Robb).
The noise after every spin even if the total bet was not
won back (false win) and the quickness of the playing
lull players into a sense of security.
19. and it’s only gonna get
worse!
Slot machines target their audience through nostalgia
and pop culture. For example, the Batman and Robin slot
machine includes characters from the campy series and
videos as well. Pop singer Brittany Spears and the group
Rolling Stones are newer additions to slot machine
themes.
Machines are now even becoming more interactive by
incorporating story telling, and allowing the gambler to
some extent ‘tell’ the story.
The graphics are becoming more detailed even including
three-degree options.
20. "We consider us competing with the video-
game world for the talent," says Bally
Technologies’ spokesman, Mike Trask
(Trendacosta).
21. The Lord of the Rings game has had many facelifts since I saw the
first one two years ago; changing old favorites by adding more
sound, lights and graphics is a way in which gambling machine
manufactures stay competitive.
22. The Way of the Future
Merkur Gaming has designed a gaming
cabinet.
23. The gaming cabinet will allow the
player to be immersed more fully.
"The gambling experience has evolved in step with
technological innovation," writes Natasha Dow
Schüll in her book Addiction by Design: Machine
Gambling in Las Vegas. "Once a relatively
straightforward operation in which players bet a set
amount on the outcome of a single pay line, today
machine gambling begins with a choice among
games whose permutations of odds, stakes, size and
special effects are seemingly endless.” (Tendacosta)
24. Summary
The literacy event of gambling can be enjoyable
without previous ties or connections to the themes
of the machines. The lights and sounds are enough
to draw many patrons into the casinos.
The gambling machine companies, however, have
found that capitalizing on pop culture and modern
technology only helps in creating a return gambler.
25. Social Event
If to be literate means to be knowledgeable of the
unspoken behaviors and rules, then those people
gambling in Deadwood are literate.
Win or lose, they know the language necessary to
enjoy and participate.
The event is ideological, social.
The event because of the designs of the machines
ensures that each person will have some
satisfaction-monetarily or emotionally.
26. In Conclusion
I did not realize how much literacy was involved in
gambling until this assignment. I took the buttons
and instructions for granted. A gambler does have
to read enough to know where to slide the bill into
the machine. One doesn’t have to read much more
than that to gamble, but to be an EDUCATED
gambler, one does. To be an educated gambler, one
does need to read the gaming console, the menu
and the payouts.
27. In Conclusion
I also didn’t appreciate the thought put it into the slot
machine designs.
I had considered the bright lights and noise as sirens, but
I hadn’t realized just how attracted I am to machines
with pop culture ties—Lord of the Rings, Batman and
Robin, Ghostbusters, and The Rolling Stones.
When I began to think about this, I remembered my
favorite slot machine was the Wyland. A slot machine
using the beautiful marine art work of Wyland.
29. In Conclusion
I can see how the literacy connection for me is truly
a literary connection at times (The Lord of the Rings &
Silverado).
I can see how the gaming machine creators know
their job because I can get lost in the Wyland game.
If this is true for me, I believe it must be true for
others. Understanding a culture’s games is a means
to understanding a culture.
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