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    Casinos Applaud New Bill to Help Workers Succeed, Fully Contribute to the Economy

    Washington, DC – New bipartisan legislation introduced today in the U.S. House of Representatives would promote programs that many casino gaming companies already implement to help workers boost their language skills, further their education and apply for citizenship. The American Gaming Association (AGA) today applauded the introduction of the New Americans Success Act of 2015 by Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) and Rep. […]

    Moody’s Report Forecasts Casino Gaming Growth, Despite Intense Competition

    Washington, DC – American Gaming Association (AGA) President and CEO Geoff Freeman released the following statement after Moody’s, in a new report out today, forecast revenue growth in the US gaming industry: “Today’s Moody’s report highlights that even in the face of intense competition, the gaming industry is finding ways to grow and serve as strong community partners. However, it’s […]

    Associations Now – GR Pro: It’s Time for Associations to Gear Up for 2016

    By Rob Stott Election night is a year and a half away, but with presidential hopefuls already hitting the campaign trail, now’s as good a time as any for associations to ramp up their advocacy efforts. The 2016 presidential election is still 17 months away, but that hasn’t slowed down the work some associations are […]

    Casinos Applaud California Court Ruling on Illegal Internet Sweepstakes Cafes

    Washington, DC – American Gaming Association (AGA) Senior Vice President of Public Affairs Sara Rayme issued the following statement after the California Supreme Court ruled that Internet sweepstakes cafes are illegal: “Today’s ruling affirms what we already knew: Internet sweepstakes cafes are illegal entities that should be shut down. In stark contrast to the legal, highly regulated casino […]

    NHL’s Consideration of Las Vegas Reflects Progressive Views of Casino Gaming

    Washington, D.C. – American Gaming Association (AGA) President and CEO Geoff Freeman released the following statement after the NHL announced it is considering expansion, including potentially in Las Vegas: “Today’s announcement reflects a progressive view of casino gaming and marks a stark contrast with the NFL’s recent decision to force the cancellation of a fantasy sports event at a Las Vegas casino. […]

    Poll: Iowa Caucus-Goers Prefer Presidential Candidates Who Support Casinos

    Council Bluffs, IA – A new poll released today finds that likely Iowa caucus-goers are more likely to support a candidate who recognizes that casinos create jobs, generate valuable tax revenue and serve as an important role in economic development (47%-36%).  Eighteen commercial casinos in Iowa support nearly 17,000 jobs, spur $2.5 billion in economic activity and […]

    The Washington Times: Gambling group to 2016 hopefuls: We’re watching you

    Insisting that the road to the White House goes straight through Nevada, the nation’s gaming industry has put the 2016 presidential candidates on notice that they’re being watched and weighed for how they treat the industry. American Gaming Association (AGA) President Geoff Freeman sent letters to 14 candidates, urging them to support the casino industry or lose the […]

    Casinos Send Letter to Presidential Candidates: Take a Stand in Support of Gaming

    Washington, D.C. – If presidential candidates want to win votes in Nevada, they should learn the ins-and-outs of modern casino gaming, a $53 billion Nevada industry that supports 425,000 Nevada jobs, says American Gaming Association (AGA) President and CEO Geoff Freeman in a letter to declared and likely candidates today who have demonstrated an interest in competing in Nevada. […]

    MassLive: American Gaming Association taps former Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis for illegal gambling panel

    Former Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis has been tapped to serve on a newly formed Illegal Gambling Advisory Board as part of the American Gaming Association’s “Stop Illegal Gambling – Play it Safe” initiative.  The five-member panel includes Davis, the Hub’s police commissioner from 2006-2013, and four other former ranking law enforcement officials. The board held its first meeting […]

    The Observer: Illegal gambling major problem in Texas

    Law enforcement continues to shut down illegal game rooms in Texas and all over the nation. There is an estimated 100,000-150,000 “8-liner” and illegal slot machines in the state of Texas alone. With the illegal gaming brings violent crimes and dangerous situations. “We know these kind of establishments bring out more criminal activity to our […]