corporate social responsibility

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The gaming industry was recognized for its outstanding achievements in getting people off welfare and into the workforce during a White House ceremony today to announce the formation of The Welfare to Work Partnership, a not-for profit organization created to encourage corporate social responsibility.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 200,000 employees in 26 states, along with many state councils on problem gambling and public officials, are mobilizing their efforts to raise awareness of the importance of responsible gaming practices during the casino entertainment industry’s first annual “Responsible Gaming Education Week.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Casino properties and gaming equipment manufacturers from New Jersey to the Mississippi Gulf Coast to Nevada kicked off the casino entertainment industry’s first annual “Responsible Gaming Education Week” today with employee education activities designed to raise awareness about problem gambling and the importance of responsible gaming practices.

Among the many activities taking place during this week sponsored by the American Gaming Association (AGA) are the following:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – More than 500 employees from casino properties nationwide participated in the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) “Best Ideas” contest held during Responsible Gaming Education Week (Aug. 3-7).

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — In a presentation before the National Gambling Impact Study Commission, Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr., president and CEO of the American Gaming Association (AGA), called for several new initiatives to curb disordered and underage gambling. The recommendations include:

Washington, D.C. — Twenty-five United Way organizations from around the country honored the gaming industry today at a Capitol Hill luncheon. The gaming industry is the first industry to be recognized by local United Way organizations for its generous philanthropy.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Veteran network news journalist Sander Vanocur will host a live satellite broadcast and simultaneous Webcast on problem gambling to kick of the American Gaming Association’s third annual Responsible Gaming Education Week (Aug. 7-11, 2000).

LAS VEGAS—Hundreds of casino employees, treatment providers, regulators, state health experts and lottery officials gathered today at more than 15 sites nationwide to watch a live satellite broadcast and Webcast on responsible gaming and problem gambling. The program kicked off the American Gaming Association’s third annual Responsible Gaming Education Week (Aug. 7-11, 2000).

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Eleven United Way organizations representing major gaming jurisdictions nationwide - Atlantic City, N.J., Biloxi/Gulfport, Miss.; Davenport, Iowa; Kansas City, Mo.; Lake Charles, La.; Las Vegas, Nev.; Peoria, Ill.; New Orleans, La.; Tunica, Miss.; and Vicksburg, Miss. - gathered today on Capitol Hill to honor the gaming industry for its charitable contributions. The gaming industry is the first industry to be recognized by local United Way organizations for its generous philanthropy.

WASHINGTON - A video based on a curriculum developed by Harvard Medical School’s Division on Addictions focusing on probability in gambling and everyday life is the centerpiece of events taking place nationwide Aug. 6-10 during the American Gaming Association’s fourth annual Responsible Gaming Education Week. Part of the AGA’s Responsible Gaming National Education Campaign, Responsible Gaming Education Week is held every year during the first week of August to promote responsible gaming and increase awareness of disordered gambling.