diversity

WASHINGTON - At the annual meetings of its board of directors and members held this week in Las Vegas, the American Gaming Association held elections for officers and members of its board of directors, voted to expand the board, and formally approved the creation of an industrywide Diversity Task Force.

WASHINGTON—Commercial casinos employ a higher percentage of black executives, white and black female executives, Hispanics and women compared to other businesses in their states and nationwide, according to results of the 2003 Gaming Industry Diversity Snapshot, released today by the American Gaming Association (AGA).

WASHINGTON—Industry best practices, including casino programs and partnerships, state licensing requirements, and regulations for hiring and procurement are among the many resources available in the new Gaming Industry Online Diversity Resource Guide launched today by the American Gaming Association (AGA).

LAS VEGAS—Representatives from the gaming entertainment industry’s 25 largest suppliers and several gaming companies were in attendance today as the American Gaming Association (AGA) and five of its largest member companies announced a new Tier II Diversity Reporting program for suppliers. The program, which will begin in early 2007, requires suppliers of participating gaming companies to submit quarterly reports detailing the amount of business they contract with minority-, women-, and disadvantaged-owned enterprises (MWDBEs).