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In recognition of National Volunteer Week, commercial gaming companies nationwide are taking part in dozens of organized community service activities and the American Gaming Association released new research quantifying industry philanthropic contributions. The activities are part of the “All In for Giving & Volunteering” campaign coordinated by the AGA. Read the AGA press release for more information on the research, campaign and company-level activities.

Download the AGA's new white paper that addresses the proliferation of Internet sweepstakes cafes, outlines legislation and legal activity that already has taken place related to the issue, and examines the legal arguments against sweepstakes cafes.

The winning poster, essay and video from the All In for Responsible Gaming Contest, along with those selected as Honorable Mention, are available for viewing. Congratulations to all of the winners!

Commercial gaming companies across the country are celebrating National Volunteer Week with community service activities and recognition of the volunteer work their employees do throughout the year.  Find out more here.

To support its advocacy efforts in favor of streamlining gaming regulations in jurisdictions nationwide, the AGA has launched a new section of its website. The site includes a wealth of resources on regulatory reform, including links to regulations and charts indicating reform priorities in each state, the AGA’s recent white paper, speeches and presentations and opinion pieces and news articles about regulatory reform.

Beyond the Casino Floor: Economic Impacts of the Commercial Casino Industry is the largest and most comprehensive study of the total impact of the commercial casino industry in nearly 15 years. The report examines the direct, indirect and induced impacts of the industry and its employees nationwide. Visit the Beyond the Casino Floor section of the AGA website for a full copy of the report and additional resources about the impact of the gaming industry.

Read the AGA statement on the Department of Justice's recent clarification of the scope of the Wire Act.

At the 23rd annual Gaming Hall of Fame Charity Dinner and Induction Ceremony, members of the gaming industry gathered to honor Sheldon G. Adelson, Blue Man Group, Charlie Palmer and Dr. William Eadington for their unique achievements and contributions to the gaming industry.  Click here for more information about the inductees and the event.

The AGA has introduced an online poker Code of Conduct, outlining the measures it thinks are necessary to institute an effective regulatory system that will protect American consumers, keep minors from gambling, provide tools to help problem gamblers, and create provisions to help law enforcement identify and prosecute illegal operators.  The AGA also introduced a Wild-West-themed YouTube video that makes the case for establishing federal guidelines that would allow states to license and regulate online poker, ensure American consumers are protected and that the jobs and revenues associated with the industry are realized in the U.S. For more information or to view the video, visit the AGA Online Poker Headquarters.

The AGA will launch Global Gaming Women (GGW), a new development program to nurture emerging female leaders in the international gaming industry, at Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2011. To get involved, visit the GGW page on the AGA website or take a look at the press release announcing the initiative.

See the statement from AGA  President and CEO Frank Fahrenkopf on the passing of Terry Lanni, former chairman and CEO of MGM Mirage.

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