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.
Recommended Citation
Brown, C., Busser, J. A., & Baloglu, S. (2010). Sport Tourists in a Gaming Destination: Predicting Gaming and Non-Gaming Expenditures. UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal, 14(2). Retrieved from https://oasis.library.unlv.edu/grrj/vol14/iss2/5DOI: https://doi.org/10.9741/2327-8455.1095