Book description
Caroline Popov, alone, heartbroken, and deeply in debt ends up in glamorous Palm Springs, California where Native casinos have just opened, offering employment to thousands. She lands a job at the Palm Oasis Casino where she is mentored by the charismatic tribal chairman, John Tovar.
Embraced by casino culture, Caroline…
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Caroline Popov hits rock bottom and is thrown a lifeline when she lands a job at the Palm Oasis Casino. Mentored by the tribal chairman, Caroline works her way up and is promoted to the Night Hawk Casino general manager in the California high desert.
I cheered as Caroline didn’t let anyone push her around. If, like me, you’re curious about the real story behind the gaming industry, but a trip to a casino is not in your future, this story is right up your alley.
I was blown away by Industry pro-Bertoia’s physical description of the casino, the emotional…
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