Gaming Activities Industry Overview

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Industry Description

Companies and other entities that own, operate, and manage lawful gaming activities and events, including horse and dog racing, state lotteries, and bingo.

Industry Trends

Strong Industry Growth

The gambling industry has grown rapidly in the US as gambling has become more socially acceptable and as state governments have welcomed gambling as a major source of revenue. Casino hotels, which account for the majority of industry revenue, have become larger, generating average annual revenue of more than $100 million.

Industry Competitors

Industry Codes

Hoover's has developed its own industry classifications to better serve its customers. These classifications are mapped to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) and the older U.S. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system. The Gaming Activities maps to a number of NAICS codes including:

NAICS
NAICS Title
Other Spectator Sports
Casinos (except Casino Hotels)

Industry Associations & Organizations

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Industry Financials

Using the 2002 Census Bureau Economic Census, Hoover's has generated an industry financial summary for the Gaming Activities industry.

Indicator
Total
NAICS Codes
3
Establishments
3,754
Sales, receipts or shipments ($1,000)
$21,675,196
Annual Payroll ($1,000)
$4,191,451
Paid Employees
172,773

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