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GTA 6 launch could drain $1 billion from US economy. This is how

Managing Editor · Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 12:47 PM · 1 min read

GTA 6 launch could drain $1 billion from US economy. This is how — KXAN (Austin), Austin Business news — Image: KXAN (Austin)

Economics professor Jose Garcia Montalvo calculated the figure using an estimated 1.5 million workers calling out sick on release day.

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