As compared to 2021, the calendar shows gaining a Wednesday and losing a Friday which would result in a calendar deficit of -2% to last year.
For past few months, overall growth to 2021 has been slowing. However, September 2022 shows more gains and fewer states declining to last year.
• September 2022 shows a nationwide GGR gain (+4%) to 2021.
Some issues to keep in mind.
• AR added new casino property
• KY and VA have both opened in 2018-2019 for HHR games. Their growth, while extraordinarily strong is at least as much due to new facilities and additional games being added. VA continues to add facilities.
READ THE FULL ARTICLE BY JAY SARNO IN THE 2022 WINTER EDITION OF GAMING & LEISURE MAGAZINE.