An examination of the systematic risk determinants of the casino industry
by Shin, Yeon Ho, M.S., OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY, 2009, 69 pages; 1470766

Abstract:

Scope and method of study. This study examined financial measures which are the determinants of systematic risk in the casino industry. Financial data was collected from 29 casinos in the U.S. in the period of 2002 through 2006 for the multiple regression analysis using annual data set as previous empirical studies. In addition, one-way ANOVA and independent samples t-tests were conducted with quarterly data from 32 U.S. casinos.

Findings and conclusions. In short, different casino managers in the different casino segments should use different financial strategies to reduce risk. Furthermore, casino investors should understand unique financial characteristics of different segments in the casino industry. In addition, casino managers should keep trying to attract customers with well-established plans and a wide range of activities to keep casinos from having a high-risk season.

 
AdviserJerrold Leong
SchoolOKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
SourceMAI/ 48-03, p. , Jan 2010
Source TypeThesis
SubjectsAccounting; Finance
Publication Number1470766
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