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What inflation? 42% of casino goers are playing the same amount as before

Saturday, December 17, 2022 8:04 AM
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  • Kim Yuhl, PlayUSA

Regardless of where you get your news, US inflation has been a regular hot topic. Inflation is being blamed for skyrocketing gas prices, food costs, airfares and more.

But has inflation impacted the casino industry?

PlayUSA surveyed 600 adults and asked if and how inflation has affected their gambling budget. Based on the results, inflation might contribute to altering plans or reducing their gambling budget, but not necessarily keep players from visiting the casino.

However, many of those surveyed (42%) said they are gambling with the same frequency today as they were six months ago. And 35% said they are gambling at the same rate today as they were before the COVID-19 pandemic started.