The American Gaming Association (AGA) is the premier national trade group representing the $261 billion U.S. casino industry, which supports 1.8 million jobs in 40 states. AGA members include commercial and tribal casino operators, suppliers and other entities affiliated with the gaming industry. It is the mission of the AGA to achieve sound policies and regulations consistent with casino gaming’s modern appeal and vast economic contributions.
AGA launched AGA Elevate, a new education program focused on providing value to the gaming-entertainment industry, and opened registration for AGA Elevate’s inaugural event, AGA Elevate | Lead – Adapt to Win.
AGA issues new report on Ohio gaming industry, brings Get to Know Gaming campaign to Miami Valley Gaming.
In a letter to federal lawmakers, AGA President and CEO Geoff Freeman reiterated the gaming industry’s top priorities in the evolving debate on how to create a successful legal sports betting market in the United States.
Today’s decision is a victory for the millions of Americans who seek to bet on sports in a safe and regulated manner.
AGA and the Las Vegas business community called on Congress to reject a proposal designed to revive licensing activities for Yucca Mountain as the nation’s nuclear waste repository.
AGA recently convened leading gaming industry organizations, academic professionals and advocacy groups to chart a new course on the complex issue of responsible gaming. The Responsible Gaming Collaborative will identify the programs and policies that best address responsible gaming and the prevention of problem gambling and hold government accountable for supporting proven, effective solutions.
Of that $10 billion, only about $300 million – or three percent – will be wagered legally through Nevada sports books.
As America prepares for legal, regulated sports betting, individual states are introducing and enacting legislation that would enable sports betting. Here’s a snapshot of the current legislative climate.
The gaming industry’s ongoing responsible gaming initiatives include research into effective treatment and prevention methods, the development and distribution of educational materials and extensive employee training.
AGA’s Strategic Plan 2020 sets the organization’s course for the future. AGA’s mission is to achieve sound policies and regulations consistent with casino gaming’s modern appeal and vast economic contributions.
G2KG is a multiyear, integrated public affairs campaign rooted in authoritative research, which will broadcast the value of gaming nationwide.
This white paper outlines three specific shipping reforms that may spark the greatest improvement in efficiency and speed to-market for gaming machines, and examines the benefits and consequences of reform in each of these areas.
AGA is actively working to build a broad coalition in support of a legal sports betting market. In addition to groups like the U.S. Conference of Mayors, which has signaled a willingness to examine whether the current approach to sports betting is working, AGA has convened law enforcement and the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) in support of taking a fresh look at the current sports betting law.
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June 26, 2018