Keywords
Gaming; management; women; social closure; dual economy; periphery industries
Disciplines
Gaming and Casino Operations Management | Gaming Law
Document Type
Original Research Article
Abstract
This study explores women's representation in gaming management in the 24 highest gross revenue gaming establishments in America. While almost 54% of foodservice and lodging employees are women, and approximately 44% of the managers in foodservice and lodging are women, one area of hospitality seems to be lagging-gaming. Our data indicated that women held 123 of 496 positions or 24.8% of casino management positions. Almost 68% of these female managers were in non-gaming positions. Our findings appear to support social closure theory since 11 of the 40 women in gaming management positions were in the cage department, and 4 of the 5 managers in Keno departments were women.
Recommended Citation
Costen, W. M., Hardigree, C. E., & Testagrossa, M. A. (2003). Glass Ceiling Or Saran Wrap™? Women In Gaming Management. UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal, 7(2). Retrieved from https://oasis.library.unlv.edu/grrj/vol7/iss2/1DOI: https://doi.org/10.9741/2327-8455.1180