Los Angeles is not located in the Empty Interior, but it is close to the region. Tourism has become the major role of the region’s economy. Each year the region’s scenic wonders for some area like the Grand Canyon attract millions of visitors. Also, the Nevada’s gambling operations are included as part of the Empty Interior’s tourist industry, and the state gambling taxes account for 45 percent of Nevada’s revenues. California has also many gambling places. However, the gambling in California has been a problem of the state. According to the statistical report of gambling problem in California by Bensinger, Dupont and Associates, the total number of 2002 calls (including Lottery Help Line) is 11,527. The number of Help Lin Specific Calls has been increasing from 1751 in 1999 to 2998 in 2002. Lastly, the Gambler’s Indebtedness surprised me. The average debt was $26,228.45. In addition, the average spend per year on was $31,218. I guess the statistics surveyed in 2002 so today the problem of gambling might be increased.
Source: http://www.calproblemgambling.org/pdf/HelplineReport2002.pdf
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