Sports betting and daily fantasy sports dominated the conversation Tuesday at a gaming conference here, but nothing was resolved in the debate about whether DFS is gambling. Still, it was great to see sports betting have such a big part at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E), which is held at the Sands Expo & Convention […]
New Caesars Entertainment Corp. CEO Mark Frissora said he’s been shocked at the casino industry’s lack of innovation in appealing to younger would-be gamblers. “The time is now,” he said, speaking Wednesday on a panel at the industry’s annual trade show, the Global Gaming Expo, in Las Vegas. Frissora described himself as an outsider during […]
Las Vegas, Nevada – A new report out today by Virginia Commonwealth University’s Dr. Jay S. Albanese details the strong ties between illegal gambling operations and organized crime organizations in the U.S. The prevalence of illegal gambling has been so significant that, in 2014 alone, 80 operators in 23 states were convicted of running illegal gambling businesses. […]
By Howard Stutz After billionaire Donald Trump trashed Atlantic City during the nationally televised Republican presidential candidates’ debate, Geoff Freeman had to be smiling to himself. Not because of what Trump said. Rather, it was the setting in which the former casino owner, New York real estate developer and GOP presidential candidate uttered those remarks. […]
By Richard N. Velotta The University of Nevada, Las Vegas will host the final presidential debate before next year’s election, boosting the city’s growing influence in a race that already has brought a long succession of candidates to Southern Nevada. The school was notified by the Commission on Presidential Debates early Wednesday that its request […]
By Mikel Livingston Stressing the gaming sector’s economic impact, casino advocates kicked off an effort Tuesday to educate presidential candidates and voters about the merits of the industry. During the roundtable discussion, hosted by the American Gaming Association and held in Hollywood Casino Columbus, a panel of lawmakers, industry insiders and local residents fielded […]
Washington, DC – The American Gaming Association (AGA) today announced that it has added six new members – including three new board members – as the organization continues to grow and represent the totality of the casino gaming industry. Since January, overall AGA membership has increased by 50 percent, while the size of its board of directors […]
Washington, DC – The casino gaming industry will take center stage when, as reported today, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) hosts a presidential debate in the general election next fall. Gaming has been a topic of interest in each of the first two presidential debates, and it’s critical that candidates understand the industry’s outsized […]
Washington, DC – The American Gaming Association (AGA) today announced the hiring of Eloy Martinez as senior director of government relations. In this role, Martinez will work to advance AGA’s public policy, political and advocacy agendas. He will also work closely with congressional coalitions and caucuses on matters related to diversity and community and social responsibility. Martinez’s […]
The Public Policy Committee provides a forum for industry leaders to discuss and prioritize legislative and regulatory issues in the gaming industry. To learn more about this AGA-member exclusive committee, contact Alex Aragon, Manager of Government Relations.