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CGA releases 2010 Economic Impact of the Canadian Gaming Industry report


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The Canadian Gaming Association has released its 2010 Economic Impact of the Canadian Gaming Industry report showcasing Canada's continued growth as a major player in the global gaming scene. Key findings of the report include:

Legalized gaming, at $16 billion, has almost tripled since 1995 ($6.4 billion gaming win
The Canadian Gaming Industry directly supports more than 128,000 full-time jobs
Government and charities are the largest benefactors of gaming activity profits, receiving nearly $8.7 million in 2010
Gaming industry outpaces the combined revenues generated by magazine and book sales,social establishments, spectators sports, movie theatres and the performing arts

“In the past 15 years we've seen tremendous investment across Canada to turn gaming facilities into entertainment destinations which generated not just economic benefits for the provinces, but employment opportunities as well,” said Bill Rutsey, President and CEO of the Canadian Gaming Association in the report.

The full study, including a breakdown of provincial growth, can be found at the CGA's website. Canadian Gaming Business Magazine will also be featuring the report, along with insight from some of Canada's biggest gaming companies in its fall 2011 issue.

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