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The Impact of Deregulation on Casino Win in Atlantic City

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This paper examines the impact of deregulation on thedemand for casino gaming in Atlantic City. Specifically, the paper analyzes the impact ofexpanded operating hours and floor space devoted toslot machines. Using monthly win data between June1978 and July 1996, the analysis reveals that expandedfloor space had a significant, positive impact on win,resulting in an average monthly increase of over \$2million. This shows the importance of developing aregulatory structure rigid enough to ensure thehonesty and integrity of the gaming industry, butflexible enough to allow management to respond tochanging market conditions.

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  1. Department of Economics, University of Nevada, Reno, NV, 89557, USA

    Mark W. Nichols

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Nichols, M.W. The Impact of Deregulation on Casino Win in Atlantic City. Review of Industrial Organization 13, 713–726 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1007751313116

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