Covering the entire United States gaming market, this book provides gaming researchers, policymakers, and hospitality students with a comprehensive overview of the history, development, legislation, and economic and social impacts of riverboat, land-based, and Native American casino gaming. Containing national and regional research about the industry, Legalized Casino Gaming in the United States will provide students with a historical view on gaming and the hospitality industry, offer researchers data and current market status of the industry, and give policymakers information about the advantages and disadvantages of a gaming industry in their community.