Most valuable benefits of a casino in the U.S. 2011

This graph depicts the reasons why casinos should be allowed based on respondent opinion. 11 percent of the respondents said economic development was the best reason for allowing casinos.

What is the best reason for casinos to be allowed in your state?*

Characteristic	Job creation	Taxes	No good reason	Economic development	Tourism generation	Entertainment and dining options	Don't know / refused
2011	36%	19%	14%	11%	9%	7%	5%
2010	36%	21%	10%	11%	11%	6%	5%
2009	31%	22%	12%	11%	13%	7%	5%

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Release date

May 2011

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Region

United States

Survey time period

February 10-15, 2011

Number of respondents

800 respondents

Age group

21 years and older

Special properties

U.S. American adults only

Method of interview

Telephone interview

Supplementary notes

* The question asked was: "Regardless of whether or not your state has casinos, what is the best reason for casinos to be allowed in your state?"
The data for the years 2010 and 2009 were taken from the respective state of the states surveys. The margin of error for the total sample is +/- 3.5 percent.

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