Press Releases Archives
2013
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Data illustrates positive indicators in jobs, revenue and consumer opinions
05/06/2013 -
AGA White Paper Quantifies Industry’s Philanthropic Efforts
04/22/2013 -
U.S. Travel Association Executive to Begin July 1
04/17/2013 -
Award Recipients to Receive Scholarship Through UNLV’s International Gaming Institute
04/12/2013 -
Global Gaming Network to Begin Serving Mentors and Mentees in First Quarter of 2013
02/06/2013 -
Event to Feature Panel Discussion, Preview of GGW’s Forthcoming Online Mentoring Program
01/30/2013 -
Release Coincides with 10th Anniversary of Code
01/22/2013 -
Deutsche Bank Securities’ Richard Byrne to Serve First At-Large Term
01/14/2013 -
White Paper and Other Resources Available on AGA Website
01/09/2013 -
Tenure of Organization’s First and Only Chief Executive Marked by Significant Accomplishment
01/07/2013
2012
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Time Running Out on Opportunity to Stop Widespread Proliferation of Online Gambling, Protect U.S. Consumers
12/03/2012 -
AGA Releases a Paper, Web Content Showcasing the Industry’s Sustainability Efforts
11/15/2012 -
Roger Gros, Publisher of Global Gaming Business Magazine, Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
10/03/2012 -
Luncheon, Breakfast and Exclusive Sessions Create Opportunities to Learn, Network
09/18/2012 -
Global Gaming Business Publisher Roger Gros to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
09/11/2012 -
GlobalGamingWomen.org provides resources, enhanced ways to connect
09/06/2012 -
Gaming Employees Nationwide Create Responsible Gaming Essays, Posters and Videos
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08/10/2012
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07/30/2012
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New polling data illustrates community leaders’ positive attitudes toward casinos
05/09/2012 -
Dennis Gomes, Sen. Bill Raggio, Guy Laliberté, and Julian Serrano to be Honored
05/08/2012 -
AGA Releases a Paper Quantifying the Industry’s Philanthropic Successes
04/16/2012 -
04/13/2012
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GGW Focuses on Nurturing Female Leaders in the International Gaming Industry
04/02/2012 -
“All In” Program Highlights Industry Efforts with Original Research, Industrywide Activities
03/21/2012 -
AGA Creates New Section of Website That Focuses on Regulatory Reform
03/07/2012 -
Commercial Casinos Remain a Driving Force in U.S. Economy
02/06/2012 -
MGM Resorts International’s Murren Chosen as Vice Chairman
01/06/2012 -
Return of the Gaming Hall of Fame Charity Dinner Nets More Than $126,000
01/04/2012
2011
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12/23/2011
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11/04/2011
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Sheldon G. Adelson, Blue Man Group, Charlie Palmer and Dr. William Eadington Inducted for their Contributions to Gaming Industry
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10/25/2011
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AGA Taps Talent Within for New Leadership Positions
10/14/2011 -
Jan L. Jones of Caesars Entertainment Corporation Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
10/05/2011 -
Reforms Aimed at Helping Industry Keep Pace with Evolving Technology
10/03/2011 -
Jan L. Jones of Caesars Entertainment Corporation to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
09/23/2011 -
“Wild West” Video Makes Case for Licensing and Regulating Online Poker in U.S.
09/20/2011 -
09/20/2011
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09/16/2011
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09/09/2011
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Caesars Entertainment Executive Will Be Honored at Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2011
08/25/2011 -
Series of Events Will Highlight Leadership, Mentoring
08/16/2011 -
08/01/2011
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Sheldon Adelson, Blue Man Group and Charlie Palmer to be Honored
07/18/2011 -
07/15/2011
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06/24/2011
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Gaming Trade Association Enters Social Media Space Via Twitter and Facebook
06/22/2011 -
AGA Lauds Action but Says Licensing and Regulation of Online Poker Provide Full Solution
05/24/2011 -
05/16/2011
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Report recommends effective regulation to ensure safe, legal online poker
05/12/2011 -
Polling data profiles the modern casino patron
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04/15/2011
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01/28/2011
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UBS Investment Bank’s Robert Heller Elected to First At-Large Term
01/12/2011
2010
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12/10/2010
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CityCenter comes away as the big winner, Heneghan receives Lifetime Achievement Award
11/17/2010 -
Economy is Improving, but Industry Still Has Long Road to Recovery
11/16/2010 -
Daniel Heneghan of the New Jersey Casino Control Commission to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
11/03/2010 -
09/09/2010
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Induction Ceremony to Take Place at Global Gaming Expo Keynote Event
08/12/2010 -
AGA Releases New Brochure Aimed at Debunking Myths About Slots
08/02/2010 -
AGA White Paper Offers Inside Look at Slot Machine Development, Impact
07/26/2010 -
05/06/2010
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04/21/2010
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01/12/2010
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01/06/2010
2009
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Record Number of Industry Sectors Represented by Award Winners
11/17/2009 -
Industry Professionals Optimistic About Improved Conditions, Predict Gradual Recovery
11/17/2009 -
MGM MIRAGE’s Alan Feldman to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
10/29/2009 -
08/03/2009
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Daily News Service Helps Gaming Industry Leaders Stay in the Know
06/18/2009 -
Michael Gaughan Set to Join Roster of Industry Luminaries
06/01/2009 -
New Report Demonstrates Industry’s Resiliency
05/18/2009 -
New Survey Results Repudiate Recent Criticism of Business Travel
03/09/2009 -
Boyd Gaming’s Keith Smith Elected as Vice Chairman, Two New Directors Elected
01/07/2009
2008
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Commercial and Tribal Casinos Win Same Number of Awards for First Time
11/19/2008 -
Winners to be Announced Nov. 19 in Las Vegas
10/31/2008 -
08/04/2008
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Publication Compiles Responsible Gaming Statutes and Regulations from 20 States
06/30/2008 -
Bernie Goldstein, Bob Arum, Don King and Emeril Lagasse to be Honored
05/27/2008 -
10th Annual Event Sets New Fundraising Record
05/19/2008 -
Gross Gaming Revenue and Tax Revenue More Than Doubled Over Past 10 Years
05/14/2008 -
01/17/2008
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01/03/2008
2007
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12/04/2007
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Commercial Casino Employees Enjoy Top Benefits, Pay, and Opportunities for Advancement
11/13/2007 -
Winners Reflect Gaming Industry’s Increasing Geographic Diversity
11/12/2007 -
Winners to be Announced Nov. 12 in Las Vegas
10/31/2007 -
Proceeds from Gaming Hall of Fame Dinner and JCM/AGA Golf Classic to Fund Responsible Gaming Outreach Initiatives
10/26/2007 -
Industry and Community Leaders Come Together for Atlantic City Kick-Off Event
08/06/2007 -
07/31/2007
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Winners to be Featured During 10th Anniversary Celebration of Responsible Gaming Education Week
06/19/2007 -
Report Highlights Casino Industry’s Leading Role in Revitalization of U.S. Gulf Coast
05/08/2007 -
John Wilhelm, Clifford Perlman, David Copperfield and Michael Mina to be Honored
04/25/2007 -
04/11/2007
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Experts’ Outlook for Redevelopment of U.S. Gulf Coast Captured in G2E Future Watch Survey Results
04/09/2007 -
Winners to be Featured During 10th Anniversary Celebration of Responsible Gaming Education Week
03/19/2007 -
IGT’s Matthews Elected as Vice Chairman, Ameristar’s Gordon Kanofsky Assumes Vacant Board Seat Left By Neilsen
01/10/2007 -
Proceeds from Gaming Hall of Fame Dinner, G2E Donation and Awareness Wristbands to Fund Responsible Gaming Outreach Initiatives
01/04/2007
2006
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11/15/2006
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Gaming Voice Awards Honor the Best in Gaming Industry Marketing and Advertising
11/13/2006 -
Winners to be Announced Nov. 13th in Las Vegas
11/03/2006 -
Sales of Keep it Fun Wristbands Top 140,000 in Preparation for 2006 Campaign
08/07/2006 -
Paper Supports Creation of Congressional Study Commission to Investigate Issue
05/23/2006 -
05/17/2006
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Report Also Reveals Significant Growth Across Entire Industry
05/08/2006 -
Steve Wynn, Franco Dragone and Alex Stratta to be Honored
04/13/2006
2005
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12/21/2005
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Latest Edition of 10th Anniversary Research Series Highlights Success of Industrywide Initiatives, Advances in Scientific Research
11/21/2005 -
Proceeds from Gaming Hall of Fame Dinner, G2E Donation and Awareness Wristbands to Fund Outreach Programs
11/09/2005 -
Poll Indicates Strong Support for Casinos Among Elected Officials, Civic Leaders
09/20/2005 -
Harrah’s Entertainment and Hollywood Casino Tunica are Multiple Winners
09/14/2005 -
Winners to be Announced Next Week in Las Vegas
09/07/2005 -
PSA to Debut Nationally on the Travel Channel
08/03/2005 -
Industry Leaders Announce Campaign to Raise Funds for Public Education
08/01/2005 -
Craig Neilsen, Larry Ruvo, Debbie Reynolds and Wolfgang Puck to be Honored
07/11/2005 -
Debut Paper Examines Impact of Gaming Privilege Taxes
06/01/2005 -
Report Also Reveals Significant Growth Across Entire Industry
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02/28/2005
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02/28/2005
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MGM MIRAGE Chairman and CEO Terry Lanni to Lead Association Board
01/05/2005
2004
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Winners of 2004 Gaming Industry Communications Awards Reflect Diversification, Expansion of Industry
Ameristar Casinos, Studio 54-MGM Grand Among Major Award Winners
10/06/2004 -
Winners in 11 Categories Will Be Announced at Las Vegas Reception Next Week
09/29/2004 -
Web Site Targets MBEs/WBEs/DBEs, Minority Employees and Gaming Companies
08/16/2004 -
Efforts Coincide with Seventh Annual Responsible Gaming Education Week
08/02/2004 -
Two Industry Leaders, Entertainer Inducted into Gaming Hall of Fame at Event
06/11/2004 -
Polling Continues to Find Strong Support for Casino Gaming
05/27/2004 -
Former MGM Grand Chairman and CEO Fred Benninger to be Inducted Posthumously
04/15/2004 -
Industry Bests National Work Force in Percentage of Black, Female Executives
03/09/2004
2003
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Initiative Commits Members to Industrywide Approach
12/09/2003 -
Winners in Eight Categories Announced at Annual Awards Luncheon
09/17/2003 -
Effort Part of Sixth Annual Responsible Gaming Education Week
07/31/2003 -
Industry data indicate casino growth despite economic downturn
06/23/2003 -
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa to Feature Performances by Hootie & The Blowfish and Saturday Night Live’s Darrell Hammond
06/09/2003 -
Gala Event Will Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Gaming in Atlantic City and Grand Opening of Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
04/15/2003 -
Statement by Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr.
01/14/2003
2002
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Mathewson of IGT Becomes Chairman Emeritus; Boyd to Serve as New Vice Chairman
12/04/2002 -
Ameristar President and CEO Named Top Performing CEO
09/19/2002 -
Shannon Bybee Awarded Special Achievement for Responsible Gaming
09/18/2002 -
Online Quiz, Atlantic City Lecture Are Featured National Activities
08/05/2002 -
UNLV Professor Shannon Bybee Also to be Honored for Pioneering Industry Involvement in Responsible Gaming
06/25/2002 -
First Event Set for this Week in Kansas City, Mo.
06/17/2002 -
Gaming-Employee Volunteers and their Companies Contribute More Than $250,000 for Charitable Organizations
06/12/2002 -
AGA Member Companies in 22 Jurisdictions in Nine States to Participate in Industrywide Week of Volunteerism
05/23/2002 -
05/08/02 Industry Survey Shows Growth In Casino Gaming For 2001 Americans Consider Gaming a Right, but Post-Sept. 11 Less Likely To View it as a “Personal Freedom”
05/08/2002 -
Leading Japanese Entertainment and Gaming Manufacturer to Support Commercial Casino Industry Efforts in the United States
04/30/2002 -
04/15/2002
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Home Ownership Rate, Annual Income Exceed the Average American
03/07/2002 -
Global Equipment Manufacturer to Support Industrywide Efforts in the United States
02/19/2002 -
02/08/2002
2001
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Leading International Equipment Manufacturer to Support Industrywide Efforts in the United States
10/04/2001 -
Top Performing CEO and Board of Directors, Gaming Executive of the Year Awards also Presented
10/03/2001 -
Report Also Points to Economic Strength of Industry
10/01/2001 -
Honorees include Sen. Harry Reid, Paul Anka, Boyd Gaming and Park Place Entertainment
10/01/2001 -
Awards Recognize Annual Reports, Boards of Directors, Advertising and Customer Communications
08/08/2001 -
08/03/2001
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Paul Anka, Boyd Gaming, Park Place Entertainment Round Out List of Honorees
07/31/2001 -
07/30/2001
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Statement by Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr.
06/26/2001 -
06/08/2001
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Statement by Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr.
05/23/2001 -
Statement by Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr.
05/03/2001 -
Statement by Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr.
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04/02/2001
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03/29/2001
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03/07/2001
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01/30/2001
2000
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Board Also Approves Creation of Industrywide Diversity Task Force
12/08/2000 -
10/18/2000
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Harrah’s, Del Webb to be Recognized with Special Achievements Awards
10/17/2000 -
Statement of Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr.
09/13/2000 -
Global Gaming Expo to be a Trade Show by the Industry, for the Industry
08/08/2000 -
08/07/2000
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Veteran Journalist Sander Vanocur to Host Panel Discussion
07/31/2000 -
06/13/2000
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J. Terrence Lanni, Wayne Newton, Harrah’s, Del Webb to be Honored
05/16/2000 -
“We found no Conclusive Evidence…”
04/28/2000 -
Statement by Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr.
04/13/2000 -
03/29/2000
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02/15/2000
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Statement by Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr.
02/01/2000
1999
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Survey Documents Industry Contributions to Its Communities
09/14/1999 -
“I hate to say I told you so…”
06/16/1999 -
Multimedia Kit is the Latest Tool to Help Casino Companies Nationwide Launch Internal Responsible Gaming Programs
05/06/1999 -
Results of New Study “Do Not Support the Claim” that Casino Gaming Causes White-Collar Crime
05/05/1999 -
Independent Study Confirms Industry-funded Findings
03/18/1999 -
Recommendations to Federal Commission Call for Industry Participation, Increase in Legal Gambling Age, Advertising Program
02/09/1999 -
Statement by Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr.
01/21/1999
1998
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Statement by Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr.
11/04/1998 -
Statement by Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr.
10/09/1998 -
09/15/1998
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Statement by Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr.
08/06/1998 -
08/03/1998
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07/30/1998
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06/18/1998
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Grand Casinos, Inc. Donates $5,000 for AGA
06/18/1998 -
Officials Release New Resource Guide and National PSA to Combat Problem Gambling
06/17/1998 -
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) Commends Industry’s Efforts to Improve Policies and Procedures Relating to the Safety of Children & Minors
06/16/1998 -
Statement by Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr.
05/21/1998 -
AGA Calls on Casino Companies to Designate One Full Week to Responsible Gaming
05/05/1998 -
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) Commends Industry’s Efforts to Improve Policies and Procedures Relating to the Safety of Children & Minors
05/05/1998 -
Disordered Gambling, Children & Minors, and Responsible Gaming Initiatives Among Topics to be Addressed
04/30/1998 -
04/01/1998
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Statement by Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr.
03/12/1998 -
01/27/1998
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Statement by Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr.
01/22/1998
1997
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12/23/1997
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Gaming Communities As Safe As Other Tourist Destinations
12/09/1997 -
12/04/1997
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Statement From Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr., President and CEO American Gaming Association
10/31/1997 -
Survey Reveals Casino Jobs Make Lasting Impressions for Communities and Employees
10/15/1997 -
Association To Launch Responsible Gaming National Education Campaign
10/10/1997 -
Chuck Mathewson to be Honored As Gaming Industry Leader Frank Sinatra’s Accomplishments to be Recognized
10/02/1997 -
Employees Share Positive Stories in Defense of Industry
08/20/1997 -
Statement From Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. President and CEO American Gaming Association
08/19/1997 -
Statement From Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. President and CEO American Gaming Association
06/20/1997 -
Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. and Grand Casinos, Inc. Honored for Achievements
05/20/1997 -
Statement From Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. President and CEO American Gaming Association
05/20/1997 -
Micro Study Finds Casino Gaming Creates Increase in Minority Employment, Decrease in Public Assistance, in Southern and Midwestern Jurisdictions
05/07/1997 -
04/24/1997
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Statement of Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr., President & CEO, American Gaming Association
03/01/1997 -
01/28/1997
