An in-depth examination of the economics of the U.S. gambling industry. Topics include casino operations, sports betting, lottery markets, regulatory frameworks, and the social and economic impacts of gambling.
| Week | Date | Topic | Assignment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 Aug | Syllabus & course introduction | |
| 2 | 26 Aug | Introduction & overview of U.S. gambling | |
| 3 | 2 Sep | History of gambling in the U.S. | |
| 4 | 9 Sep | Casino operations & economics | |
| 5 | 16 Sep | State lotteries | |
| 6 | 23 Sep | Tribal gaming & IGRA | |
| 7 | 30 Sep | Sports betting markets | |
| 8 | 7 Oct | Online gambling & iGaming | |
| 9 | 14 Oct | Midterm exam | |
| 10 | 21 Oct | Regulation & taxation | |
| 11 | 28 Oct | Economic impacts of casinos | |
| 12 | 4 Nov | Social costs & problem gambling | |
| 13 | 11 Nov | Gambling and crime | |
| 14 | 18 Nov | Daily fantasy sports & prediction markets | |
| 15 | 25 Nov | No class — Thanksgiving | |
| 16 | Fri., 4 Dec | Final Exam | 6:00 - 8:00 pm |