Washington, DC – With the NFL announcing today an extension of its agreement to play regular season games at Wembley Stadium in London through 2020, the nation’s casinos are once again applauding the League for giving the green light to playing games in a location where sports betting is a popular pastime – and legal. NFL.com reported this month […]
Washington, DC – In an interview with leading Nevada political reporter Jon Ralston, presidential candidate Jeb Bush reiterated his opposition to gaming in a state that depends on the industry’s success. Bush: “Yeah, I don’t like gambling, just for the record. Is that politically incorrect in Nevada?” Ralston: “You’re probably saying that in the wrong place.” Direct gaming taxes make […]
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 Grace Bennett, government relations and PAC coordinator.
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 James Connors, coordinator of government relations.
Washington, DC – American Gaming Association (AGA) President and CEO Geoff Freeman released the following statement after the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) issued a notice to Nevada gaming licensees about the legality of daily fantasy sports: “The casino gaming industry has repeatedly called for greater legal clarity on daily fantasy sports. We appreciate that the Nevada […]
Washington, DC – A major investigative story in today’s New York Times exposes the clear difference between the highly regulated, legal casino gaming industry and shady illegal gambling operators that rip off consumers, fund organized crime and harm the communities in which they do business. From drop-offs of bags of cash to deceitful credit card practices, the piece paints a […]
By Ed Sealover October 15, 2015 One day after a Las Vegas casino hosted the Democratic presidential debate, the gambling industry brought its political message to Colorado — and picked up support from two members of the state’s Republican congressional delegation. U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner and U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton both spoke at a roundtable […]
Wheat Ridge, CO – Casino gaming provides a surprising range of high-tech and engineering jobs to Coloradans at a testing lab that ensures the integrity of slot machines and table games at casinos in Black Hawk, Central City, Cripple Creek and around the world. And two weeks before Republican presidential candidates gather in Boulder for a […]
Sen. Cory Gardner & Rep. Scott Tipton join community leaders, gaming employees at Gaming Votes tour and roundtable event
By David O. Williams October 13, 2015 The casino gaming industry is doubling down on political events next week, looking to flex its economic muscle at the first Democratic presidential primary debate in Las Vegas on Tuesday and at an event in Wheat Ridge ahead of the next Republican debate in Boulder on Oct. 28. […]