Industries in the Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries subsector (1) operate facilities where patrons can primarily engage in sports, recreation, amusement, or gambling activities and/or (2) provide other amusement and recreation services, such as supplying and servicing amusement devices in places of business operated by others; operating sports teams, clubs, or leagues engaged in playing games for recreational purposes; and guiding tours without using transportation equipment.
This subsector does not cover all establishments providing recreational services. Other sectors of NAICS also provide recreational services. Providers of recreational services are often engaged in processes classified in other sectors of NAICS. For example, operators of resorts and hunting and fishing camps provide both accommodation and recreational facilities and services. These establishments are classified in Subsector 721, Accommodation, partly to reflect the significant costs associated with the provision of accommodation services and partly to ensure consistency with international standards. Likewise, establishments using transportation equipment to provide recreational and entertainment services, such as those operating sightseeing buses, dinner cruises, or helicopter rides, are classified in Subsector 48-49, Transportation and Warehousing.
The industry groups in this subsector highlight particular types of activities: amusement parks and arcades, gambling industries, and other amusement and recreation industries. The groups, however, are not all inclusive of the activity. The Gambling Industries industry group does not provide for full coverage of gambling activities. For example, casino hotels are classified in Subsector 721, Accommodation; and horse and dog racing tracks are classified in Industry Group 7112, Spectator Sports.
7131 Amusement Parks and Arcades
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating amusement parks and
amusement arcades and parlors.
71311 Amusement and Theme Parks
See industry description for 713110 below.
713110 Amusement and Theme Parks
This industry comprises establishments, known as amusement or theme parks, primarily engaged in
operating a variety of attractions, such as mechanical rides, water rides, games, shows, theme
exhibits, refreshment stands, and picnic grounds. These establishments may lease space to others
on a concession basis.
Learn about operating an Amusement and Theme Parks.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Operating mechanical or water rides on a concession basis in amusement parks, fairs, and carnivals or in operating a single attraction, such as a waterslide - classified in Industry 713990, All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries;
- Operating refreshment stands on a concession basis - classified in Industry Group 7222, Limited-Service Eating Places;
- Supplying and servicing coin-operated amusement (except gambling) devices in other's facilities - classified in Industry 713990, All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries;
- Supplying and servicing coin-operated gambling devices (e.g., slot machines) in places of business operated by others - classified in Industry 713290, Other Gambling Industries; and
- Organizing, promoting, and/or managing events, such as carnivals and fairs, with or without facilities - classified in Industry Group 7113, Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events.
71312 Amusement Arcades
See industry description for 713120 below.
713120 Amusement Arcades
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating amusement
(except gambling, billiard, or pool) arcades and parlors.
Learn about operating an Amusement Arcades.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Supplying and servicing coin-operated amusement (except gambling) devices in places of business operated by others or in operating billiard or pool parlors - classified in Industry 713990, All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries;
- Operating bingo, off-track betting, or slot machine parlors or in supplying and servicing coin-operated gambling devices (e.g., slot machines or video gambling terminals) in places of business operated by others - classified in Industry 713290, Other Gambling Industries;
- Operating casinos (except casino hotels) - classified in Industry 713210, Casinos (except Casino Hotels); and
- Operating casino hotels - classified in Industry 721120, Casino Hotels
7132 Gambling Industries
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.
71321 Casinos (except Casino Hotels)
See industry description for 713210 below.
713210 Casinos (except Casino Hotels)
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating gambling facilities that
offer table wagering games along with other gambling activities, such as slot machines and sports
betting. These establishments often provide food and beverage services. Included in this industry
are floating casinos (i.e., gambling cruises, riverboat casinos).
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Operating bingo, off-track betting, or slot machine parlors or in supplying and servicing coin-operated gambling devices, such as slot machines and video gaming terminals in places of business operated by others - classified in Industry 713290, Other Gambling Industries; and
- Operating casino hotels - classified in Industry 721120, Casino Hotels.
71329 Other Gambling Industries
See industry description for 713290 below.
713290 Other Gambling Industries
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating gambling facilities (except
casinos or casino hotels) or providing gambling services.
Illustrative Examples:
Bingo, off-track betting, or slot machine parlors; Coin-operated gambling device
concession operators (i.e., supplying and servicing in others' facilities);
Bookmakers Lottery ticket sales agents (except retail stores);
Card rooms (e.g., poker rooms).
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Operating casinos - classified in Industry 713210, Casinos (except Casino Hotels);
- Operating casino hotels - classified in Industry 721120, Casino Hotels;
- Operating facilities with coin-operated nongambling amusement devices - classified in Industry 713120, Amusement Arcades;
- Supplying and servicing coin-operated nongambling amusement devices in places of business operated by others - classified in Industry 713990, All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries; and
- Operating racetracks or presenting live racing or sporting events - classified in Industry 71121, Spectator Sports.
7139 Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
71391 Golf Courses and Country Clubs
See industry description for 713910 below.
713910 Golf Courses and Country Clubs
This industry comprises (1) establishments primarily engaged in operating golf courses (except
miniature) and (2) establishments primarily engaged in operating golf courses, along with dining
facilities and other recreational facilities that are known as country clubs. These
establishments often provide food and beverage services, equipment rental services, and golf
instruction services.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Operating driving ranges and miniature golf courses - classified in Industry 713990, All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries; and
- Operating resorts where golf facilities are combined with accommodations - classified in Industry Group 7211, Traveler Accommodation.
71392 Skiing Facilities
See industry description for 713920 below.
713920 Skiing Facilities
This industry comprises establishments engaged in (1) operating downhill, cross-country, or
related skiing areas and/or (2) operating equipment, such as ski lifts and tows. These
establishments often provide food and beverage services, equipment rental services, and ski
instruction services. Four-season resorts without accommodations are included in this industry.
Cross-References.
- Establishments primarily engaged in operating resorts where skiing facilities are combined with accommodations are classified in Industry Group 7211, Traveler Accommodation.
71393 Marinas
See industry description for 713930 below.
713930 Marinas
This industry comprises establishments, commonly known as marinas, engaged in operating docking
and/or storage facilities for pleasure craft owners, with or without one or more related
activities, such as retailing fuel and marine supplies; and repairing, maintaining, or renting
pleasure boats.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Renting pleasure boats - classified in U.S. Industry 532292, Recreational Goods Rental;
- Repairing pleasure boats - classified in Industry 811490, Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance;
- Retailing marine supplies - classified in U.S. Industry 441222, Boat Dealers; and
- Retailing fuel for boats - classified in Industry 447190, Other Gasoline Stations.
71394 Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
See industry description for 713940 below.
713940 Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating fitness and
recreational sports facilities featuring exercise and other active physical fitness
conditioning or recreational sports activities, such as swimming, skating, or racquet sports.
Illustrative Examples:
Aerobic dance or exercise centers; Ice or roller skating rinks; Gymnasiums;
Physical fitness centers; Handball, racquetball, or tennis club facilities;
Swimming or wave pools.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Establishments primarily engaged in providing nonmedical services to assist clients in attaining or maintaining a desired weight are classified in U.S. Industry 812191, Diet and Weight Reducing Centers;
- Establishments primarily engaged in operating health resorts and spas where recreational facilities - combined with accommodations are classified in Industry 721110, Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels; and
- Recreational sports clubs (i.e., sports teams) not operating sports facilities - instructional) are classified in Industry 713990, All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries.
71395 Bowling Centers
See industry description for 713950 below.
713950 Bowling Centers
This industry comprises establishments engaged in operating bowling centers. These establishments
often provide food and beverage services.
71399 All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
See industry description for 713990 below.
713990 All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
This industry comprises establishments (except amusement parks and arcades; gambling
industries; golf courses and country clubs; skiing facilities; marinas; fitness and
recreational sports centers; and bowling centers) primarily engaged in providing
recreational and amusement services.
Illustrative Examples:
Amusement ride or coin-operated nongambling amusement device concession
operators (i.e., supplying or servicing in others' facilities); Miniature
golf courses; Archery or shooting ranges; Recreational day camps
(except instructional); Billiard or pool parlors; Recreational or youth sports
teams and leagues; Boating clubs (without marinas); Recreational sports
clubs (i.e., sports teams) not operating facilities; Dance halls; Riding stables.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Establishments primarily engaged in operating amusement parks and arcades are classified in Industry Group 7131, Amusement Parks and Arcades;
- Establishments primarily engaged in operating gambling facilities (except casino hotels) or providing gambling services are classified in Industry Group 7132, Gambling Industries;
- Establishments primarily engaged in operating casino hotels are classified in Industry 721120, Casino Hotels;
- Establishments primarily engaged in operating golf courses (except miniature) and country clubs are classified in Industry 713910, Golf Courses and Country Clubs;
- Establishments primarily engaged in operating skiing facilities without hotel accommodation are classified in Industry 713920, Skiing Facilities;
- Establishments primarily engaged in operating resorts where recreational facilities are combined with lodging are classified in Industry Group 7211, Traveler Accommodation;
- Establishments primarily engaged in operating marinas are classified in Industry 713930, Marinas;
- Establishments primarily engaged in operating fitness and recreational sports centers are classified in Industry 713990, Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers;
- Establishments primarily engaged in operating bowling centers are classified in Industry 713950, Bowling Centers;
- Establishments primarily engaged in operating instructional camps, such as sports camps, fine arts camps, and computer camps, are classified in Sector 61, Educational Services, based on the nature of instruction;
- Independent athletes engaged in participating in sporting events before a paying audience are classified in U.S. Industry 711219, Other Spectator Sports;
- Independent athletes engaged in providing sports instruction without participating in sporting events before a paying audience are classified in Industry 611620, Sports and Recreation Instruction;
- Independent athletes exclusively engaged in endorsing products or making speeches are classified in Industry 711510, Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers;
- Establishments primarily engaged in providing scenic and sightseeing transportation are classified in Subsector 487, Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation;
- Aviation clubs primarily engaged in providing specialty air and flying services are classified in U.S. Industry 481219, Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation;
- Aviation clubs primarily engaged in advocating social and political causes are classified in U.S. Industry 813319, Other Social Advocacy Organizations; and
- Amateur, semiprofessional, or professional athletic associations or leagues are classified in Industry 813990, Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations).
Information courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau.
