Studies:‭ ‬Casinos Would Generate Major Revenues,‭ ‬As Well As Problem Gambling

Two Studies financed by various business groups have shown that Ohio casinos could generate up to‭ ‬$12‭ ‬million in revenues,‭ ‬however at the same time,‭ ‬a‭ ‬43‭ ‬percent rise in gambling-related problems. ‬Cleveland State University,‭ ‬which performed one of the studies,‭ ‬has estimated that gambling problems in Ohio could increase from‭ ‬252,000‭ ‬to‭ ‬361,000.

The other study showed that‭ ‬85,000‭ ‬jobs could be generated by casinos,‭ ‬and approximately‭ ‬$610‭ ‬million in state as well as local tax revenue would be created.‭ ‬The study also showed that revenues from casinos could reach‭ ‬$4‭ ‬billion,‭ ‬and a further‭ ‬$8‭ ‬billion in revenue could be accumulated from other similar industries such as restaurants and hotels.‭

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