Washington, DC – As the American Gaming Association successfully pushed for reauthorization of a vital program that provides terrorism risk insurance to gaming companies, reporters have been highlighting the importance of the program for protecting the Las Vegas Strip and the state’s number-one industry. Outside of Nevada, however, the program is key for protecting the investments of […]

Washington, DC –The American Gaming Association (AGA) today announced the addition of six board members and three general members as a part of a new membership structure approved by the AGA Board of Directors in late 2014.  The AGA is seeking to unify the gaming industry and is doing so through a policy of inclusivity and […]

Washington, DC – American Gaming Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman released the following statement after the new Congress swiftly reauthorized the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA), which expired last week, now sending it to the President’s desk:   “We’re pleased that Congress has heard our message on the importance of reauthorizing TRIA on a multi-year basis, […]

Washington, DC – President Obama’s speech today in Michigan about jobs comes on the heels of a new report showing that casino gaming supports more than 17,000 jobs and nearly $900 million in employee income in the state. The study, conducted by Oxford Economics, also shows Michigan’s three commercial casinos, all located in Detroit, generate nearly $3 […]

Washington, DC –American Gaming Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman released the following statement urging the new Congress to immediately act to reauthorize the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA), which expired last week: “Congress must act immediately to reauthorize a vital tool that ensures economic continuity in the event of a terror attack. The AGA, along with a […]

Washington, DC –American Gaming Association Senior Vice President of Public Affairs Sara Rayme released the following statement after the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, announcedit will begin offering a master’s degree in gaming law and regulation through its law school: “We congratulate UNLV for recognizing the challenges of our complex industry and providing students an opportunity to gain […]

Washington, DC –As part of its ongoing “Get to Know Gaming” campaign, the American Gaming Association (AGA) today released a first-of-its-kind resource to allow stakeholders, policymakers, regulators and gaming journalists to easily compare commercial gaming regulations for each state. The online database, called “By the Book,” is accessible through an interactive, easy-to-use map on GamingBytheBook.org. It aggregates and explains […]