AGA Reports Significant Surge in American Online Casino Gamblers
9 May 2006
According to the findings of a new survey included in the American Gaming Association's (AGA) 2006 State of the States report, the typical U.S. online casino gambler is male, under 40, and has a college education. As many as 70% of the participants in the survey said that they had started visiting online casino websites within the past two years, and also revealed that they had mainly been attracted by their convenience. In addition, the report also said that the worldwide online gambling industry produced up to $12 billion in revenues last year, with as much as a half of that figure generated by U.S. citizens.
Despite the significant growth in American online casino visitors and land-based casino-goers, for the first time in six years, the number of Americans who vehemently disapprove of gambling activities increased. Accordingly, 18% called it unacceptable in 2006, compared to last year's 15%. The survey also found that there is great confusion regarding the legal status of online casinos, with only 19% of the respondents aware that such a pastime is considered by some to be illegal in the U.S.
Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr., president and CEO of the AGA, was quoted as saying, "We strive to make each year’s State of the States report the most comprehensive information resource not only on the current state of our industry, but the most significant emerging trends in gaming, so it was important that we take a look at this growing phenomenon. [...] This year’s survey confirms that the U.S. commercial casino industry has continued to grow despite the significant obstacles of the past year, and has become an integral component of America’s entertainment culture."
Source: Authorized Online Casinos News Staff
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