AGA studies Oklahoma’s casino industry
The study says that the casino and gaming industry provides economic opportunities for state’s communities.
US.- The American Gaming Association (AGA) has revealed that the Oklahoma casino gaming industry supports more than 75,000 jobs statewide and has an annual economic impact of US$9.8 million. The information was revealed at a Get to Know Gaming event in Oklahoma City.
The event was part of a tour that aims to engage local leaders about gaming’s role as a community partner in 40 states across the country. The event in Oklahoma City featured the release of AGA’s latest report, Casinos & Communities Oklahoma, an in-depth look at how the gaming industry supports local communities. According to the research, Oklahoma’s gaming industry supports 75,885 jobs and $4.3 billion in wages in the state.
“For nearly three decades, sovereign tribal nations and gaming companies have been engines of growth and opportunity in the state of Oklahoma, creating partnerships with local organizations, supporting small businesses and providing good jobs for workers of all backgrounds,” said Bill Miller, President and chief executive officer of the American Gaming Association.
“Today, we’re pleased to spotlight how the relationships between Oklahoma’s tribal nations, elected officials, small business owners and community leaders serve as a model of success for states around the nation.”
