Psychology
8 years ago

New Lottery Games Boost Local Economies, Reshape Retail Landscape

˜The œjournal of regional analysis & policy
Do New Lottery Games Stimulate Retail Activity? Evidence from West Virginia Counties
Mark Skidmore, Mehmet Serkan Tosun

Paper Summary

Lottery sales and new games can boost retail activity in West Virginia counties. Video lottery introduction increased retail activity in authorized counties. More lottery sales generally mean more retail activity. New lotteries in neighboring states can reduce retail activity in West Virginia border counties.

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