The American Gaming Association (AGA) acts as the single most effective advocate for casino operators, suppliers and allies in the gaming industry, which supports 1.7 million American jobs in 40 states.
AGA recently convened leading gaming industry organizations, academic professionals and advocacy groups to chart a new course on the complex issue of responsible gaming. The Responsible Gaming Collaborative will identify the programs and policies that best address responsible gaming and the prevention of problem gambling and hold government accountable for supporting proven, effective solutions.
Of that $10 billion, only about $300 million – or three percent – will be wagered legally through Nevada sports books.
As America prepares for legal, regulated sports betting, individual states are introducing and enacting legislation that would enable sports betting. Here’s a snapshot of the current legislative climate.
The gaming industry’s ongoing responsible gaming initiatives include research into effective treatment and prevention methods, the development and distribution of educational materials and extensive employee training.
AGA’s Strategic Plan 2020 sets the organization’s course for the future. AGA’s mission is to achieve sound policies and regulations consistent with casino gaming’s modern appeal and vast economic contributions.
G2KG is a multiyear, integrated public affairs campaign rooted in authoritative research, which will broadcast the value of gaming nationwide.
Ahead of a major international evaluation of the United States’ system for preventing criminal abuse of the financial system, the American Gaming Association (AGA) released the most comprehensive examination ever conducted of the U.S. casino gaming industry’s compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) compliance.
AGA is actively working to build a broad coalition in support of a legal sports betting market. In addition to groups like the U.S. Conference of Mayors, which has signaled a willingness to examine whether the current approach to sports betting is working, AGA has convened law enforcement and the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) in support of taking a fresh look at the current sports betting law.
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AGA State Stakeholders Summit Highlights Industry Partnership with Policymakers on Legalized, Regulated… https://t.co/tMh7rWfY7F
April 25, 2018