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Geisler, K.R. (2021). Using Casinos for Growth: The Benefits and Limits of Commercial Gambling as an Economic Development Strategy. In: Ferrante, M., Fritz, O., Öner, Ö. (eds) Regional Science Perspectives on Tourism and Hospitality. Advances in Spatial Science. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-61274-0_14

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