A content analysis of gaming research: 1994‐2008

Abstract

Purpose

The main purpose of this paper is to overview and summarize all articles published in the UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal (GRRJ) from 1994 to 2008, in order to understand the gaming research trend.

Design/methodology/approach

A content analysis is performed on a total of 129 articles in 24 issues of GRRJ.

Findings

The paper suggests thematic content analysis and the trend of the research in order to better understand the scope of gaming research area.

Practical implications

The overview of GRRJ helps identify research gaps to suggest future research.

Originality/value

This paper is the first review of the GRRJ. It provides an overview of the research that is available to managers and researchers interested in the gaming business.

Citation

Kwon, E. and Back, K. (2009), "A content analysis of gaming research: 1994‐2008", Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, Vol. 1 No. 4, pp. 367-378. https://doi.org/10.1108/17554210911002200