GTA 6 Launch Expected to Cost Israeli Economy Up to NIS 170 Million

By TZALLY GREENBERG

Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba

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The launch of Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) this Thursday is predicted to cost the Israeli economy between NIS 75 million and NIS 170 million due to an estimated 1% to 2.1% of the workforce taking time off. Globally, the game's release is expected to cause over $1 billion in lost productivity in the US and hundreds of millions in the UK. Some companies are offering paid time off to employees, acknowledging the cultural impact of the highly anticipated game.

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GTA 6 launch expected to cost Israeli economy NIS 75 million to NIS 170 million.
Up to 95,000 Israeli workers may be absent, creating a three-day gaming weekend.
Global economic losses from the launch are estimated at over $1 billion for the US.
UK economy faces an estimated £403.5 million loss due to worker absenteeism.
Younger demographics and tech sectors are anticipated to see the most significant impact.
Some companies like Logitech are offering paid time off for the game's release.

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