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Gambling & Popular Media: Gender Representations

Gambling & Popular Media: Gender Representations

February 21, 2014 18:16:00

Gambling has traditionally been associated with men largely because of its representation in film. • Our perceptions of the industry are driven as much by film representations as reality • Film representations of gambling usually involve masculine archetypes like the cowboy, underground card shark and high-roller • Despite becoming increasingly active in the gambling business, […]

Gambling & Popular Media: Gender Representations

Gambling & Popular Media: Gender Representations

February 21, 2014 18:16:00

Gambling has traditionally been associated with men largely because of its representation in film. • Our perceptions of the industry are driven as much by film representations as reality • Film representations of gambling usually involve masculine archetypes like the cowboy, underground card shark and high-roller • Despite becoming increasingly active in the gambling business, […]

Gambling & Popular Media: Gender Representations

Gambling & Popular Media: Gender Representations

February 21, 2014 18:16:00

Gambling has traditionally been associated with men largely because of its representation in film. • Our perceptions of the industry are driven as much by film representations as reality • Film representations of gambling usually involve masculine archetypes like the cowboy, underground card shark and high-roller • Despite becoming increasingly active in the gambling business, […]

Gambling & Popular Media: Gender Representations

Gambling & Popular Media: Gender Representations

February 21, 2014 18:16:00

Gambling has traditionally been associated with men largely because of its representation in film. • Our perceptions of the industry are driven as much by film representations as reality • Film representations of gambling usually involve masculine archetypes like the cowboy, underground card shark and high-roller • Despite becoming increasingly active in the gambling business, […]

Women & Gambling: Not Just for Good Ol’ Boys Anymore

Women & Gambling: Not Just for Good Ol’ Boys Anymore

February 21, 2014 18:03:56

Contrary to traditional perceptions, gambling is no longer the exclusive domain of men. Women are gambling in record numbers. Forget the Hollywood-constructed images of tuxedo-clad men walking into luxurious casinos and betting outrageous sums of money while beautiful women hang all over them. Casino gambling is not what it used to be (in reality, it […]

Women & Gambling: Not Just for Good Ol’ Boys Anymore

Women & Gambling: Not Just for Good Ol’ Boys Anymore

February 21, 2014 18:03:56

Contrary to traditional perceptions, gambling is no longer the exclusive domain of men. Women are gambling in record numbers. Forget the Hollywood-constructed images of tuxedo-clad men walking into luxurious casinos and betting outrageous sums of money while beautiful women hang all over them. Casino gambling is not what it used to be (in reality, it […]

Women & Gambling: Not Just for Good Ol’ Boys Anymore

Women & Gambling: Not Just for Good Ol’ Boys Anymore

February 21, 2014 18:03:56

Contrary to traditional perceptions, gambling is no longer the exclusive domain of men. Women are gambling in record numbers. Forget the Hollywood-constructed images of tuxedo-clad men walking into luxurious casinos and betting outrageous sums of money while beautiful women hang all over them. Casino gambling is not what it used to be (in reality, it […]

Women & Gambling: Not Just for Good Ol’ Boys Anymore

Women & Gambling: Not Just for Good Ol’ Boys Anymore

February 21, 2014 18:03:56

Contrary to traditional perceptions, gambling is no longer the exclusive domain of men. Women are gambling in record numbers. Forget the Hollywood-constructed images of tuxedo-clad men walking into luxurious casinos and betting outrageous sums of money while beautiful women hang all over them. Casino gambling is not what it used to be (in reality, it […]

Women & Gambling: Not Just for Good Ol’ Boys Anymore

Women & Gambling: Not Just for Good Ol’ Boys Anymore

February 21, 2014 18:03:56

Contrary to traditional perceptions, gambling is no longer the exclusive domain of men. Women are gambling in record numbers. Forget the Hollywood-constructed images of tuxedo-clad men walking into luxurious casinos and betting outrageous sums of money while beautiful women hang all over them. Casino gambling is not what it used to be (in reality, it […]

Introduction: Women & Gambling Series

Introduction: Women & Gambling Series

February 21, 2014 18:00:27

Ditch the old stereotypes, women are gambling more than ever before From crowded betting shops to smoke-filled poker rooms, gambling has always been thought of as a male-dominated activity. Our heads are filled with images of James Bond playing baccarat in a luxurious casino somewhere on the Mediterranean, of tough guys in leather jackets hustling […]