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Keywords

Economic impact; sport tourism; gaming; non-gaming; expenditures

Disciplines

Gaming and Casino Operations Management | Gaming Law

Document Type

Original Research Article

Abstract

Sport tourism is the fastest growing segment of the tourism industry. Although there are a number of benefits to cities as a result of sport tourism, the most desired aspect of hosting contests is economic impact. This study examined the gaming and non-gaming impact of six major sporting events held in Las Vegas over a ten-year period. The results indicate that length of stay is a significant contributor to economic impact and that sport tourism has an important role to play in the economy of Las Vegas.


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