president s message the american gaming association aga is pleased to present 2005 state of states survey casino entertainment help celebrate 10th anniversary this year presents a more comprehensive look at us commercial industry than ever before it details our contributions and local economies as well its impact nationwide also includes detailed national by economic data on racetrack casinos an increasingly vibrant sector these numbers point that has become major force in nation economy source valuable jobs tourism dollars tax revenues for communities where we operate public opinion polling included report indicates addition being generator mainstay america culture reveals acceptability remains high americans embrace evolution from mere gambling halls into full scale multi dimensional showplaces first time features elected officials
