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GTA 6 Release: $1B American Sick Day Cost [Confirmed]
GTA 6 release could cost the American economy over $1 billion as 1.5 million workers plan sick days. Read the full market breakdown on 217G.
⚡According to GameSpot News and economic projections, over 1.5 million American workers are expected to call in sick for the GTA 6 launch.
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