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AGA Research : 10th Anniversary Research Series
To commemorate its 10th anniversary in 2005, the AGA has launched a series of research white papers that highlight the evolution of casino gaming during the past decade and provide analysis of key issues currently facing the gaming-entertainment industry. Each white paper in the series is authored by an individual or organization with expert knowledge of the paper’s topic and provides either an analytical or broad-stroke examination of a different industry-related subject. Papers will be available for download as they are periodically released throughout the year.
Challenges that Confront Researchers on Estimating the Social Costs of Gambling
Prepared by: Douglas M. Walker, Ph.D.
January 2008
This white paper examines why little progress has been made in researchers’ ability to adequately identify and measure the potential costs of legalized gambling and strives to provide researchers and policymakers with an understanding of the basic problems inherent in measuring the social costs of gambling. Dr. Walker suggests four fundamental issues that must be addressed before researchers can truly begin to estimate the social costs of gambling, (1) comorbidity, or the idea that many pathological gamblers have other coexisting disorders; (2) survey data validity; (3) measuring government expenditures relating to the treatment of problem gambling; and (4) the counterfactual scenario.
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(PDF, 93K)
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A Survey of Attitudes of Casino Industry Employees
Prepared by: Peter D. Hart Research Associates, Inc.
November 2007
This paper details the results of a national survey of casino industry employee attitudes about their jobs and the industry. The survey shows that the vast majority of casino industry employees are exceedingly positive toward their work and their workplace and see their jobs as opening many doors and allowing them to flourish in different aspects of their lives. The key findings that emerge from the survey paint a picture of an industry that employees see as a growth industry that provides long-term job security and one they are proud to be a part of.
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(PDF, 81K)
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Indoor Air Quality and the Gaming Industry
Prepared by: Steven G. Barringer, Holland & Hart, LLP, Margaret Martin, Ropes & Gray, LLP, Thomas Susman, Ropes & Gray, LLP
July 2006
This white paper provides a comprehensive look at the indoor air quality issue as it relates to the gaming industry, including an overview of the characteristics and health risks of secondhand smoke, the growth of smoking restrictions in the U.S., research on the economic impact of smoking bans and an analysis of various options the gaming industry can use to address secondhand smoke in its facilities.
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(PDF, 103K)
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An Analysis of Internet Gambling and its Policy Implications
Prepared by: David O. Stewart, Ropes and Gray, LLP
May 2006
The white paper includes an overview of the online gambling market, including the types of games being offered, the types of entities offering online gambling and where they are located, the payment mechanisms available for online bettors, the regulatory structures in place for online gambling, and prevailing tax rates. The paper explores current U.S. policies on Internet gambling, analyzes proposed legislation and its possible impact, and ultimately suggests that a Congressional study commission is needed to properly address the issue in the United States.
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(PDF, 122K)
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An Industrywide Response: Promoting Responsible Gaming and Problem Gambling Research, Education and Treatment
Prepared by: the American Gaming Association
November 2005
This paper examines the impact of the collaborative industrywide effort to promote responsible gaming, as well as research, education and treatment for disordered gambling. A compilation of interviews with key players from the gaming industry and scientific research and treatment communities reveals that the programs developed and supported by the AGA have enhanced public awareness of responsible gaming issues and allowed for a greater understanding of the underlying causes of gambling problems.
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(PDF, 134K)
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Community Leaders’ Perceptions of Gaming Industry’s Effects
Prepared by: Peter D. Hart, CEO of Peter D. Hart Research Associates
September 2005
This paper analyzes results of a survey of among 201 local community leaders in jurisdictions with commercial casino gaming. The results indicate elected officials and civic leaders in gaming communities across the country have an overwhelmingly positive view of the impact of casinos in their community. The paper also examines community leaders’ perceptions of the economic impact of casinos and how they differ from those of some policymakers and gambling opponents, especially when discussing taxes.
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(PDF, 73K)
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The Impacts of Gaming Taxation in the United States
Prepared by: Prepared by: Eugene Christiansen, CEO of Christiansen Capital Advisors
June 2005
This paper discusses the impacts of gaming privilege taxes on capital investment, job creation and other economic contributions in casino host jurisdictions. The author theorizes that unreasonable tax rates can have the opposite effect legislators intend – thwarting capital investment, forcing job cuts and ultimately leading to long-term revenue losses. Hard data and concrete examples provide support for this theory, showing that lower tax rates are the key to creating jobs, capital and, in fact, increased tax revenue.
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(PDF, 152K)
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The data and comments presented in these white papers are solely those of the authors and do not represent the positions of the American Gaming Association. The AGA assumes no responsibility for error or omissions in these materials. |
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