Legal Online Gambling in the US Would Create 32,000 Jobs
A study released by H2 Gambling Capital suggests that some 32,000 jobs can be created in the United States with the legalization of online gambling.
H2 Gambling Capital bases its figures on the regulation of all forms of internet gambling, which H2 projects would generate a total gross expenditure of US$94bn and US$57bn in tax revenues from the related job creation and supporting business over five years.
H2 director Simon Holliday told eGaming Review: "The regulation of Internet gaming provides a unique opportunity to legislators in the current economic climate, namely the opportunity to instantaneously create jobs and support economic growth while protecting consumers and reducing the budget deficit."
H2 Gambling Capital bills itself as "the leading supplier of data and consultancy regarding the gambling industry".
Aaron Goldstein, Gambling911.com
