What kind of jobs do casinos create?
AUGUST 2006 • With the debate going on about a new casino in Rhode Island, are there going to be high paying jobs coming with the casino? A casino in Rhode Island will bring four types of jobs. First, legal, architectural, construction and marketing jobs will come before and during the construction of the facility. Many of the jobs will require a college degree and/or special training in the construction trades. Starting salaries will be over $50,000 a year. New hires will include recent college graduates and individuals moving to Rhode Island. Second, will be casino based jobs in the hotel and meeting event area, in retail stores, in the restaurants and in the areas required to operate the facility on a day to day basis. These jobs will require individuals with different levels of education and experience. They will not be at a minimum wage level and will provide fringe benefits. The salaries of senior level management positions will be more than $100,000 a year and will offer perform
