October 31, 2012|By Frank J. Fahrenkopf
Jobs and employment are always hot topics when election season rolls around, but never in all my years of politics has the issue been more critical than it is today. As voters in Maryland head to the polls to decide, among other things, a question related to the expansion of gambling, here are a few things they should keep in mind.
Throughout the economic turmoil of the past several years, the gaming entertainment industry has been a reliable source of employment. We don't just provide jobs; these are quality jobs. Our industry has a proven track record of hiring locally, providing jobs with upward mobility, and committing to a diverse work force. In the typical back-and-forth of campaign-year politics, we're bound to hear competing narratives. But this is the reality.
According to a 2010 national study, the average annual salary and benefits to employees in the commercial casino industry totaled almost $42,000, and estimates range well over $50,000 in areas with a higher cost of living. These numbers are even more impressive when compared to similar businesses: In the broader recreation sector (including businesses such as spectator?sports
, zoos, parks and museums), salaries average about $37,000 per year. Average salary and benefits provided by the commercial casino industry also are higher than those paid by retail industries such as food and beverage, clothing and gasoline. Their average, when taken together, is about $29,000.Despite today's economic uncertainty, it's also important that we offer not only jobs but careers. The magnitude and complexity of the typical casino's operation require a significant diversity of skills at every level of the organization: A 2002 study on casinos showed that there were a total of 19 distinct departments and 827 unique job titles ? from architecture and engineering to retail and security ? at the properties they surveyed. This shows an industry that offers substantial potential for growth and upward mobility amongst its employees. In the years since this data were last collected, there is no doubt the diversity of careers has expanded even more as the industry has continued to evolve.
Source: http://gaminglawyer.blogspot.com/2012/11/casino-jobs-are-good-jobs-baltimore-sun.html
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