State agency hires New Jersey consultants to examine gambling industry
The Washington State Gambling Commission announced this week that it has hired Spectrum Gaming Group to prepare an economic market study on gambling in the state.
The New Jersey-based consultancy has worked in the field since the early 1980s, according to a commission release, and has conducted studies that particularly concern Native American gambling in states, including Florida and Connecticut.
Said Commission Chair Chris Stearns, “The results of this study will be a powerful economic tool for the state and tribes that will allow us to build on our success and help the state, businesses, tribes and citizens guide economic growth with investment and with our values.”
Due in late fall, the study will outline the current gambling market (with the exceptions of the lottery and horse racing) and forecast potential industry growth.
It also will measure the effects of commercial, nonprofit and tribal gambling by focusing on matters related to employment, fantasy sports, gambling facilities and trends, Internet gambling, new gambling games including mobile games, population trends, revenues, the effect of technology and the impact of gambling on tourism.
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This story was originally published April 22, 2016 at 12:48 PM with the headline "State agency hires New Jersey consultants to examine gambling industry."