Number of Other Gambling Industries Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
2,013
other gambling industries businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The other gambling industries industry has grown 21.9% since 2000 (from 1,652 to 2,013 firms).
- •The peak year was 2023 with 2,013 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is growing (+12.1%).
- •Employment: 141,948 workers in 2023 (-24.0% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 71%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,013 | 3,293 | 141,948 | 9.6% | 6.5% | +9.5% |
| 2022 | 1,978 | 3,207 | 128,636 | 10.1% | 6.7% | +10.0% |
| 2021 | 1,841 | 3,075 | 116,767 | 8.4% | 7.7% | -17.4% |
| 2020 | 1,817 | 2,980 | 139,121 | 7.2% | 6.4% | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 1,796 | 2,969 | 137,250 | 7.6% | 6.8% | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 1,785 | 2,929 | 134,499 | 7.1% | 6.4% | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 1,749 | 2,894 | 134,546 | 8.5% | 8.4% | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 1,755 | 2,867 | 152,067 | 9.0% | 7.5% | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 1,760 | 2,822 | 157,276 | 10.9% | 7.4% | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 1,749 | 2,718 | 155,508 | 7.7% | 10.3% | +3.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.