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2007 State of the States showcases some big numbers, including tax contributions of $5.2 billion
Overshadowing the first quarter results from some of its members, the American Gaming Association released its latest report on land gambling, showing revenues across the United States up 6.8 percent to $32.4 billion - a new record.
Collated from state regulatory agencies on 460 commercial casinos in 11 states, the report reveals that casinos contributed $5.2 billion in gambling taxes to state and local governments, an increase of 5.5 percent from the previous year.
The AGA Survey of Casino Entertainment illustrates the continued high acceptability of casino gambling among American adults, with more than four in five (82 percent) saying the activity is acceptable for themselves or others.
“This year’s State of the States report highlights the two-fold success of the casino gaming industry – strong economic growth combined with widespread public approval – that makes casino gaming a mainstay of the American entertainment industry,” said Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr., president and CEO of the AGA.
“The industry’s performance in 2006 upholds our ongoing legacy of providing good jobs, making significant tax contributions and fostering positive economic environments in the communities where we operate.”
In addition to posting more than $32 billion in gross gaming revenues in 2006, the casinos directly employed 366 197 Americans in 11 states. These employees earned a total of $13.3 billion in salaries, including benefits and tips, which equates to a 5.6 percent increase over 2005 figures.
Casinos also supported the communities and states where they operate, contributing $5.2 billion in direct gaming taxes to state and local governments in 2006, a 5.5 percent increase from 2005. These taxes were used to fund education; historic preservation; economic development; health care initiatives; youth, senior citizens’ and veterans’ programs; and other important community initiatives.
The racetrack casino, or racino, segment of the commercial casino industry continued its multi-year trend of growth and expansion in 2006, with 36 racetrack casinos in 11 states generating $3.62 billion in gross gaming revenues, a significant 16 percent increase over 2005 totals. In addition, racetrack casinos’ contributions through direct gaming taxes to state and local governments increased by 12.5 percent to reach $1.44 billion in 2006.
The continued economic success of the casino gaming industry is paralleled by the sustained high acceptability ratings it receives, which are evident in the annual poll of American adults conducted by Luntz, Maslansky Strategic Research and Peter D. Hart Research Associates, Inc. for State of the States.
In addition to the more than 80 percent of American adults who consider casino gambling acceptable, almost seven out of 10 interviewees (67 percent) say casinos bring economic benefits to other industries and businesses. The same percentage believes legalised casino gambling is a good way for state and local governments to generate revenue without raising taxes.
More than a quarter of the U.S. adult population visited a casino in 2006, according to the State of the States report. These 56.2 million casino visitors made a total of 371 million trips, an increase of 3.4 million visitors and 49 million trips over 2005 figures.
The survey results show casino visitors are enjoying the increasingly diverse array of entertainment options available at casinos, with 82 percent of casino visitors saying they ate at a fine dining restaurant as part of a casino visit during the past year. Additionally, more than twice as many Americans say the overall casino experience—the food, shows, entertainment and everything else—is more fun for them than the actual gambling.
The poker sector continued to perform strongly in 2006, with 14 percent of Americans saying they played poker during the past year. Revenues from poker in 2006 reflect a substantial 15 percent increase over 2005 figures, with players spending more than $238 million on casino poker in Nevada and New Jersey alone. In addition, there were 713 card rooms in five states in 2006, and the four states that track card room revenues reported $1.1 billion in revenue last year.
For the first time this year, the State of the States survey spotlights sports betting, a sector of the industry that has been experiencing increased interest. Sports betting participants wagered more than $2.4 billion in Nevada sports books last year, the only state in the country where sports betting is legal, with revenues from the activity totaling $192 million, about 8 percent of the total amount wagered.
A full copy of the 2007 State of the States can be downloaded at www.americangaming.org. Members of the media also can obtain a copy by contacting Brian Lehman at 202-552-2680.
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2007年国家的国家展示一些大数目，包括税收的贡献为52亿美元
掩盖了第一季度的业绩从它的一些成员，美国博彩协会公布的最新报告的土地上赌博，显示的收入在美国高达百分之六点八，以三百二十四点零零亿美元-一个新的记录。
整理从国家监管机构对460名商业赌场在11个国家，该报告显示，赌场贡献52亿美元的赌博税来国家和地方政府增加了百分之五点五由前一年度。
阿加调查表明赌场娱乐仍然很高可接受性赌博的美国成年人中，有超过4个（百分之八十二）说，该活动是可以接受的为自己或他人。
“今年的国家的国家报告突出了2倍成功赌场赌博业-经济增长强劲，再加上广泛的公众认可-让赌场的支柱产业的美国娱乐说， ”弗兰克J法伦科夫小公司总裁兼首席执行官阿加。
“该行业的业绩在2006年坚持我们正在进行的遗留问题提供良好的工作，作出重大贡献，并促进税务积极的经济环境中，我们的社区活动。 ”
除了张贴规模超过320亿美元的毛收入在2006年的游戏，赌场直接雇用366 197美国人在11个国家。这些雇员共获得133亿美元的薪金，包括益处和技巧，这相当于百分之五点六比2005年增长数字。
赌场还支持在社区和国家有业务运营，有助于五十二万点零零万美元直接博彩税在国家和地方政府在2006年，百分之五点五比2005年增加。这些税收被用于资助教育;历史性保存;经济发展;保健倡议;青年，老人和退伍军人程序;和其他重要社会的倡议。
赛道赌场，或racino ，部分商业赌场业继续其多年的增长趋势和扩大2006年， 36赛马场赌场11个国家产生三十六万二点零零万美元总值游戏收入，显着增加百分之16以上2005年的总数。此外，跑马场赌场的捐款直接博彩税通过国家和地方政府增加了百分之十二点五，达到十四点四〇 〇亿美元在2006年。
继续推动经济成功的赌场赌博业是平行的可接受的持续的高收视率得到，这是显而易见的年度调查的美国成年人进行的伦茨， Maslansky战略研究和彼得迪克森哈特研究Associates公司的国国家。
此外，百分之八十以上的美国成年人谁认为赌博是可以接受的，几乎每10个受访者（百分之六十七）说赌场带来了经济效益，对其他行业和企业。相同的百分比认为合法化，赌博是一个很好的方式为国家和地方政府创收不加税。
超过四分之一的美国成年人口参观了赌场在2006年，根据国家的国家报告。这些五千六百二十零点零万赌场参观了共371万人次，增加3.4万人次和49万人次，相比2005年数字。
调查结果显示赌场的游客正在享受越来越多样化的娱乐选择在赌场，以百分之八十二赌场游客说，他们吃的，可处罚款餐厅的一个组成部分赌场访问在过去的一年。此外，两倍多的美国人说，总体赌场的经验，食品，表演，娱乐和其他一切，更有趣的是他们比实际赌博。
扑克部门继续表现强劲2006年，百分之14的美国人说他们打的扑克在过去的一年。扑克收入在2006年反映了大量的百分之十五比2005年增长的数字，与球员花费超过二万三千八百点零零万美元对赌场扑克在内华达州和新泽西州的。此外，有713卡间， 5个国家在2006年，四国，跟踪卡房收入报告一十一点〇 〇亿美元去年的收入。
第一次，今年该国的国家调查聚光灯体育博彩，一个部门的行业，经历了更多的兴趣。体育博彩参与者下注超过24亿美元的内华达州体育书籍，去年的唯一国家的国家体育博彩是合法的，有收入的活动共一万九千二点零零万美元，百分之八左右的总额下注。
的完整副本2007年国家的国家可以在以下位置下载www.americangaming.org 。媒体成员也可以索取一份联系布赖恩莱曼在202-552-2680 。 |
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发表于 2007-5-10 03:31
