Articles Featuring David G. Schwartz

bookshelf and slot machine
Campus News | October 27, 2015

Five national scholars will study aspects of gaming and gambling during residencies at the University Libraries Center for Gaming Research.

Researchers look through photographs
Research | October 15, 2015

The discoveries made in the Libraries' Special Collections challenge the way that people think of Las Vegas and its place in the American landscape. Here's a taste.

Claudine Williams
Business and Community | June 3, 2014

Women have been forces to reckon with in the often rough-and-tumble history of Nevada gaming. Here are five you should know about.

A man driving a golf cart
Research | May 28, 2014

David G. Schwartz’s latest work offers a fascinating sketch of one of Las Vegas’ greatest characters, Jay Sarno, and a reminder of the importance of sharing stories.

Las Vegas Strip after dark
UNLV History | April 9, 2014

How did Nevada become a world leader in gaming? Expert David Schwartz picks out the key dates that changed our state's biggest industry.

David Schwartz sitting at his desk
People | November 25, 2013

David Schwartz, director of the UNLV Center for Gaming Research, was recently named among the top 40 emerging gaming leaders by Global Gaming Business Magazine.