Analysis
NAICS 7132 is the 2022 industry group for gambling industries, part of 713 (Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries). Census lists 28 example activities under it in the official index.
County Business Patterns counts 3,509 US establishments in this code in 2023, employing 134,287 people at an average annual payroll of $52,437 per employee (20th percentile of national industries). 34% of the establishments have fewer than five employees, which is close to the national mix.
Between 2018 and 2023 the number of establishments grew 13% and employment fell 0%. The 2018 count used NAICS 2017, so part of a large move can come from codes being redefined rather than from businesses opening or closing.
By establishments it ranks 3rd of the 3 codes at this level within Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries, with 3.9% of them.
Across its national industries Census lists 28 index entries; typical ones are casinos (except casino hotels) and betting information services.
It splits into 2 more detailed codes. The largest by establishments is 71329 (Other Gambling Industries) with 3,125.
Official definition
This industry group comprises establishments (except casino hotels) primarily engaged in operating gambling facilities, such as casinos, bingo halls, and video gaming terminals, or in the provision of gambling services, such as lotteries and off-track betting. Casino hotels are classified in Industry 72112, Casino Hotels.
Source: US Census Bureau, NAICS 2022 Manual.
Index entries (28)
- Casinos (except casino hotels)
- Betting information services