AGA claims unprecedented support for US casino gaming

The majority of voters also said that casinos should not have to pay more taxes than other businesses in the US. The publication of the poll results coincides with the AGA’s release of the latest nationwide gross gaming revenue figures. The AGA reported US gross gaming revenue of US$ 37.8 billion in 2013, up 1% from US$ 37.3 billion in the previous year.

AGA president and CEO Geoff Freeman said: “Voters recognise that casinos are a mainstream form of entertainment and an economic driver that supports jobs and boosts growth in communities across the nation. Casino visitors are a portrait of the American electorate, and voters are giving policymakers permission to treat casinos like any other business.

“The AGA will aggressively pave the way for policies that reflect voters’ favourable view of gaming, protects jobs and promotes innovation.”

The poll also identified those that are most likely to visit a casino in the US.

According to the results, nearly two-in-three homeowners visit casinos with most visitors aged between 21 and 59 years old. In addition, the majority of visitors see themselves as middle class, nearly half have a bachelor’s degree and around two-thirds attend church.