Washington, DC – The American Gaming Association (AGA) and American Sports Betting Coalition (ASBC) addressed the benefits of a legalized sports betting market on Capitol Hill during a roundtable discussion hosted by Third Way. The event, “The stakes of Sports Betting: A Look at the Federal Ban and the Current Debate over Legalization,” explored the economic […]
September 27, 2017 The American Gaming Association and American Sports Betting Coalition addressed the benefits of a legalized sports betting market on Capitol Hill during a roundtable discussion hosted by Third Way. The event, “The stakes of Sports Betting: A Look at the Federal Ban and the Current Debate over Legalization,” explored the economic impact a legalized market […]
September 27, 2017 By Thomas Barrabi The majority of Americans now support nationwide legalization of sports betting, according to a results of a poll released this week, in a major reversal of public opinion when the pro sports gambling ban when into effect a quarter-century ago. Five-five percent of Americans said they approve of efforts […]
LAS VEGAS, NV – As part of the highly anticipated 2017 Global Gaming Expo (G2E), the American Gaming Association (AGA) will unveil the Integrated Resort of the Future, a new experiential space dedicated to showcasing and promoting thought leadership across next-generation technologies and services revolutionizing the gaming resort industry. Housed on the tradeshow floor within […]
LAS VEGAS – The full spectrum of casino-gaming’s most influential executives will convene for a roundtable keynote debate at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E), presented by the American Gaming Association (AGA) and Reed Exhibitions. Taking place Tuesday, October 3 at 9:00 a.m., Gaming Leaders: A View from the Top Will explore the most pertinent issues […]
September 26, 2017 By Nick Sortal As in years past, football fans who like a little bit of action can pick NFL games at Calder Casino: It’s a far cry from sports gambling, but it’s the best casino option we have. That may change, according to the American Gaming Association and legal experts. They see […]
Washington, DC – The American Gaming Association (AGA) today addressed the National Indian Gaming Association’s (NIGA) mid-year conference in Phoenix and stressed the importance of continuing to work together to overturn the failing federal ban on sports betting. AGA is leading the efforts to overturn the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) – the […]
LAS VEGAS – With potential groundbreaking sports betting legislation on the horizon and pioneering technology opening new doors every day, industry leaders will dive into the hottest emerging topics and trends at this year’s Global Gaming Expo (G2E), returning to Las Vegas October 2-5 at the Sands Expo, the world’s premier international gaming trade show […]
September 14, 2017 By David Purdum Most estimates are in the hundreds of billions of dollars, but no one knows for sure how much money Americans bet on sports every year. Whatever the amount, it’s enough to fuel the massive offshore bookmaking industry that consists of hundreds of online sportsbooks. It’s also large enough to […]
Washington, DC – The failing federal ban on sports betting is fueling an annual $150 billion illegal underground sports betting market, argues an amicus brief filed in the United States Supreme Court by the American Gaming Association (AGA) today. AGA’s brief argues that the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) “prevents States and tribal […]