For the commercial casino industry, going “All In” for diversity means demonstrating our commitment to promote inclusion in every aspect of our business. Commercial casinos are leaders among U.S. businesses, spending hundreds of millions of dollars with diverse businesses each year and employing more minority workers than the overall U.S. workforce. Our record of accomplishment speaks for itself.

The Diverse Vendor of the Year Awards [1] program gives AGA members a chance to honor some of the disadvantaged, minority- and women-owned businesses working with the gaming industry. The awards program is a testament to the important role that minority and women suppliers play in the overall success of the gaming industry.

The development and hiring of diverse talent is another way that the gaming industry promotes diversity.  The Global Gaming Women [2] (GGW) program was established in 2011 to support the development and success of women in the international gaming industry through education, mentorship and networking opportunities.  Attracting, retaining, promoting and providing business opportunities for women is key to the success of commercial gaming, and GGW increases the visibility and awareness of the significant roles women play in the success of the gaming industry.

Visit the Diversity [3] page of the AGA website for more information on member-sponsored diversity programs [4] and research examining diversity in the gaming industry [5].