NAICS 713 - Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries

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 487, Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation.

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 without casinos are classified in Industry Group 7112, Spectator Sports.

• Operates facilities for sports, amusement, gambling, and recreational activities.
• Includes services such as amusement device maintenance and sports team management.
• Excludes resorts and transportation-based recreational services classified in other subsectors.
• Typical contracts involve facility operation, event management, and equipment servicing.
• Sector supports government programs for public recreation, tourism, and welfare.
• Contract values vary from small service agreements to large-scale facility management.

• Operating amusement parks and arcades.
• Managing gambling facilities and regulatory compliance.
• Providing maintenance and servicing of amusement devices.
• Organizing and managing recreational sports teams and leagues.
• Conducting guided tours without transportation equipment.
• Developing and delivering recreational programming and events.
• Supporting public recreation centers and community events.
• Maintaining safety and operational standards in amusement venues.

• Amusement park operators
• Gambling and casino service providers
• Recreational sports clubs and leagues
• Amusement device maintenance contractors
• Tour guide services (non-transportation)
• Community recreation and entertainment centers