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GTA 6 Launch Expected to Cost Israeli Economy Up to NIS 170 Million
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.
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- 01GTA 6 launch expected to cost Israeli economy NIS 75 million to NIS 170 million.
- 02Up to 95,000 Israeli workers may be absent, creating a three-day gaming weekend.
- 03Global economic losses from the launch are estimated at over $1 billion for the US.
- 04UK economy faces an estimated £403.5 million loss due to worker absenteeism.
- 05Younger demographics and tech sectors are anticipated to see the most significant impact.
- 06Some companies like Logitech are offering paid time off for the game's release.
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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