| Gaming Specialists Join Acclaimed Author to Address Problem Gambling | |
| Posted: Monday, June 11, 2007 | |
JUNE 6, 2007 Media Contact: Karen Sharp (702) 895-3102 *** MEDIA ADVISORY *** UNLV GAMING SPECIALISTS JOIN WITH ACCLAIMED AUTHOR TO ADDRESS PROBLEM GAMBLING Author Burt Dragin to speak on his own gambling addiction in his new memoir WHAT: Burt Dragin, author of “Six to Five Against: A Gambler’s Odyssey” will speak, answer questions, and sign copies of his biographical examination of gambling and problem gambling. WHEN: Friday, June 22 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. WHERE: UNLV Lied Library, extended study lounge, first floor DETAILS: Burt Dragin, an acclaimed author and journalism professor at Laney College in Oakland, California, will speak about his initial attractions to, and eventual absorption in, gambling. As an investigative journalist and lifelong gambler, Dragin writes about gambling with unique passion and understanding. Interview opportunities include: • Burt Dragin, author and journalism professor at Laney College, Oakland, CA • Bo Bernhard, Ph.D., professor and director of the International Gaming Institute • Dave Schwartz, Ph.D., University Libraries’ Center for Gaming Research ### | |
