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World Cup Boosts Arlington Economy | Texas News
The FIFA World Cup is sending Arlington, Texas, into economic overdrive—with some businesses raking in record-breaking sales and others feeling the squeeze. J. Gilligan’s Bar & Grill is seeing sales soar four to five times higher than usual, even running a shuttle to the stadium, while hotels smashed their previous revenue record in June. The city estimates each match is pumping $18–24 million into the local economy. But not everyone’s winning: a local cafe reports declining sales, blaming traffic and crowds. Still, Mayor Jim Ross remains upbeat, seeing the global spotlight as a long-term…
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