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Revenue
projections for the projects are based upon
reports when they were deemed feasible in
terms of casino revenues based upon numbers
of gaming positions (at machines and tables) as
well as gambling space. Population statistics
for areas around the casinos were also utilized,
as well as figures from financial firms
regarding
the frequency of casino visits per adult.
There are many venues to consider when
making socio-economic impact statements for
casinos: the immediate community (town, city,
or county), a regional economic area, a state.
In
this comparative article, I will present impact
information for the regional area. As indicated
above, the interest of a state government is
The formula for understanding
gambling
economics … can be
expressed in but a few
words: it involves where
the money comes from,
and where the money goes.that it would have a
hotel at the time the casino
operations began. Only this project would
be positioned to actively recruit tourist
players;
only this casino project would have an incentive
to do so.
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