In the wake of the closures and declining revenue from casinos, Governor Christie said in September 2014 that the state would consider a 2015 referendum to end the 40-year-old monopoly that Atlantic City holds on casino gambling and allowing gambling in other municipalities. With casino revenue declining from $5.2 billion in 2006 to $2.9 billion in 2013, the state saw a drop in money from its 8% tax on those earnings, which is used to fund programs for senior citizens and the disabled.
How much was casino revenue in 2013?
$2.9 billion
With casino revenue declining from $5.2 billion in 2006 to $2.9 billion in 2013, the state saw a drop in money from its 8% tax on those earnings, which is used to fund programs for senior citizens and the disabled.
With casino revenue declining from five dollars, two cents billion in two thousand six to two dollars, nine cents billion in twenty thirteen, the state saw a drop in money from its eight percent tax on those earnings, which is used to fund programs for senior citizens and the disabled.
How much was casino revenue in twenty thirteen?