tax on games

Supporters argue that just as health programs are often supported by excise taxes on cigarettes or alcohol, an excise tax on games and TVs would provide a steady source of cash for outdoor education.

For comparison purposes, on average, the government collects about $65 million annually, with taxes on games and consoles, which is almost the same for five years and almost nil when compared to the projection of Abragames.

A bill proposed by an Oklahoma state legislator would place a 1 percent tax on games that are deemed "violent" by adding an additional 1 percent on top of the existing state sales tax, which is currently 4.5%, for a total of 5.5%; the money would go towards combating bullying and childhood obesity.