WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Gaming Association (AGA) announced today that it has added six new companies as Board-level members, welcoming BMM Testlabs, Choctaw Casinos and Resorts, Golden Entertainment, GVC Holdings PLC, Paddy Power Betfair and The Stars Group to the AGA Board of Directors. “More than ever before, AGA’s diverse membership reflects the broad interests […]
WASHINGTON – The American Gaming Association (AGA) estimates that Americans will wager more than $10 billion on the upcoming 2018 NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Of that $10 billion, only about $300 million – or three percent – will be wagered legally through Nevada sports books. Americans illegally bet at least $150 billion annually on sports, […]
By David Purdum March 12, 2018 Americans will bet more than $10 billion on the NCAA tournament, including office pools and traditional wagers with bookmakers, according to estimates released Monday by the American Gaming Association. Only 3 percent of the action is expected to take place in a legal environment. Last year, 24 million Americans […]
February 21, 2018 The American Gaming Association is expressing opposition to the Trump administration’s inclusion in its budget proposal of $120 million to restore the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository in Nye County. “AGA opposes any effort to revive Yucca Mountain as a repository and will work with the many concerned citizens, small-business operators and […]
Washington, D.C. – American Gaming Association (AGA) Vice President of Government Relations Chris Cylke released the following statement in response to the Administration’s inclusion in its budget proposal of $120 million to restore the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository: “AGA opposes any effort to revive Yucca Mountain as a repository and will work with the many concerned […]
Washington, D.C. – The American Gaming Association (AGA) estimates Americans will wager approximately $4.76 billion on Super Bowl 52 between the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles. Due to a failed federal law, a staggering 97 percent of total wagers, equaling more than $4.6 billion, will be bet illegally across the United States. Only 3 […]
By Scobby Axson By January 30, 2018 Americans are expected to bet about $4.76 billion on Super Bowl 52 between the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles, according to The American Gaming Association. More than 97% of the total wagers will be bet illegally across the United States, which includes local bookmakers and various offshore sportsbooks. “Thanks […]
Washington, D.C. – AGA President and CEO Geoff Freeman released this statement following the NBA’s testimony in New York state today proposing that sports leagues receive a portion of all money legally wagered on sporting events: “We are pleased that the National Basketball Association (NBA) today joined with the gaming industry in support of vigorously regulated […]
Washington, D.C. – Indiana State Representative Alan Morrison has introduced a bill that would legalize sports betting if the federal ban – the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act – is lifted. A provision in Morrison’s bill mandates that sports betting operators pay sports leagues 20 percent – before the state receives its proceeds. Below is […]
Washington, D.C. – American Gaming Association (AGA) President and CEO Geoff Freeman issued the following statement following the Supreme Court’s oral arguments, held Monday morning, on Christie v. National Collegiate Athletic Association. The Court’s ruling on the case will determine the constitutionality of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (PASPA), which prohibits […]