The next seven years is reportedly set to see the gambling industry become the fastest growing employer in New York with some positions predicted to have well over 30% more available jobs than they do now.
Government data:
According to a Friday report from CalvinAyre.com, this forecast came from Yahoo Finance citing official information obtained from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics a little over three after New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (pictured) threw his weight behind efforts to bring sp 7BALL CC ortsbetting to ‘The Empire State’.
Dealers delight:
CalvinAyre.com reported that the recent calculation envisions New York having some 1,460 casino dealers by the end of 2026, which would represent a rise of approximately 31.5% when compared with today’s numbers, and see staff turnover lead to some 230 new positions becoming available each year. It detailed that this latter p is also expected to hold true for cashier jobs courtesy of this role’s growth rate hitting around 34%.
Supervisor satisfaction:
For gaming supervisor posts, CalvinAyre.com reported that New York is forecast to record a rise of 16.9% between now and the end of 2026 while this position’s relatively high rate of turnover is expected to lead to about 240 new positions becoming available every year.
Sportsbetting swell:
Should 61-year-old Cuomo succeed in his efforts to bring legalized sports wagering to New York, CalvinAyre.com reported that the official data indicates that sportsbook writers would enjoy a 39.7% boost in the number of available jobs with roughly 1,020 posts becoming available by 2026.
Leading the pack:
Finally, CalvinAyre.com reported that the predicted growth percentages for New York represent the highest for any state currently offering legalized casino gambling. As a comparison, it cited second-placed Alabama, which is forecast to have a gaming staff total of about 180 by 2026.
