The gaming industry supports a total economic impact including: $261.4 billion of output (business sales) 1.8 million jobs with $74.0 billion of labor income (wages, salaries, tips, benefits and other labor income) $40.8 billion of federal, state and local taxes, including $10.7 billion of gaming taxes.
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Most researchers acknowledge that legalized gambling may have positive economic impacts. These may include increased employment, higher average wages, capital inflow, increased tax revenues, and more choice for consumers.
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