Miller, who will be in attendance at the debate, wrote: “As president of the trade group representing the U.S. casino industry, I have seen first-hand the deep engagement and impact we have in communities across America. In southern Nevada, the industry is at the forefront of sustainable business practices and has adopted water conservation programs at nearly twice the rate of other private sector businesses.”
Miller touted the $41bn in taxes that gaming generates to local, state and federal funds.
He also noted that the industry serves 1.8m jobs and that four in 10 gaming employees are people of color.
Miller wrote: “When gaming enters a new market, whether with a new property or a new offering like legalized sports betting, the industry does so without subsidies and pays significant taxes for the privilege. We’re adding to, not subtracting from, the bottom line.”
Few 2020 Democratic candidates have shared hard stances on gaming.
A few candidates hail from states where sports betting is now legal including Pete Buttigieg (Indiana) and Bernie Sanders (New Hampshire).
Miller concluded his letter writing: “As candidates make their case to Nevadans and the country, I hope they will also use their visit to the Silver State to learn more about the gaming industry and the significant contributions to our nation’s economy, the quality jobs it sustains, and the exciting entertainment experience we provide to millions of Americans.”
