Washington, DC – In an interview with political reporter Jon Ralston last night, former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley was “flummoxed” by a question about casino gaming, despite conducting the interview in Las Vegas. “I should have prepped for these questions,” he said (go to the 21:15 mark of the video). To help ensure that candidates are more prepared […]
Washington, DC – The nation’s casino industry is pushing Congress to enact cybersecurity legislation that would protect gaming facilities from cyber attacks and encourage information-sharing between the government and the business community. In a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Democratic Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), the American Gaming Association (AGA), as part of a broader business […]
Washington, DC – Nevada elected officials who endorse candidates and actively support their campaigns should ensure presidential hopefuls recognize casino gaming as a powerful economic engine and job creator. In a letter to Nevada’s congressional delegation, constitutional officers, state legislators and others likely to endorse, American Gaming Association (AGA) President and CEO Geoff Freeman and Nevada Resorts Association […]
Washington, DC – As Republican presidential candidates descend upon Cleveland this week, they could be forgiven for not realizing that the casino gaming industry has blossomed into a $2.2 billion industry that supports nearly 14,000 jobs and generates nearly $700 million in tax revenues in Ohio. After all, since Republican candidates last debated ahead of the […]
Las Vegas – The American Gaming Association (AGA) and Reed Exhibitions today announced that the gaming industry’s 14th annual trade show in Las Vegas will unite the greatest collection of industry leaders in the show’s history this fall, including: Sheldon Adelson, Thomas Graf, Patti Hart, Jim Murren, Jamie Odell and Steve Wynn. The annual event—known as Global Gaming Expo (G2E)—takes places September 30 to […]
Washington, DC – In a conversation with Commonwealth Magazine published this week, Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey said, “casino operators should be held to the same rules as everybody else.” The American Gaming Association (AGA) agrees; casinos should be treated like any other business. A majority of voters also concur. “Casinos serve as strong community partners in 40 states across the […]
The Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) bans betting on sporting events except in a handful of states. Nonetheless, researchers estimate that Americans illegally wager billions on mega-events like the Superbowl and NCAA Division 1 Men’s Basketball Tournament. The AGA Sports Betting Task Force engages in information sharing, research and discussions to help identify […]
The AGA Public Policy Committee creates a forum for core members to raise concerns, discuss issues and develop consensus on legislative and regulatory policy issues as they relate to the gaming industry, particularly at the federal level. Through meetings and other communications throughout the year, members provide advice and direction to the AGA on long-term […]
The annual AGA Bank Secrecy Act Conference addresses emerging challenges, best practices for working with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and regulators and strategies for strengthening the gaming industry’s culture of compliance.
The AGA CEO Roundtable provides an exclusive opportunity for the industry’s most senior leaders to coalesce in a closed-door forum to debate and consider current and future issues that shape the AGA and industry agenda. Members meet annually at a location outside of Las Vegas to develop strategies that will help shape the industry, discuss […]