LAS VEGAS – NBA Commissioner Emeritus David J. Stern was the final featured speaker at the American Gaming Association’s Global Gaming Expo 2016 (G2E), where he discussed the benefits of legalizing sports betting and how it will ultimately protect the integrity of sports. G2E is the world’s largest casino-gaming conference and took place from September […]
Washington, DC – Leading voices from the United Kingdom have released new information detailing how a legal, regulated sports betting market will enhance the integrity of sports in the United States, not diminish it as outdated myths have long suggested. Dr. David Forrest and Rick Parry, two leading experts within the UK sports betting world, […]
Washington, DC – Leading voices in law enforcement today issued five recommendations for addressing the $150 billion illegal sports betting market that funds dangerous criminal enterprises and threatens the integrity of sports. Among the recommendations from the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) Illegal Gambling Advisory Board is a call for Congress to repeal the federal ban […]
By Josh Peter A gambling advisory board chaired by a former FBI deputy director recommended on Wednesday ending the federal ban against sports betting. States should have the right to decide whether to offer sports betting, recommended a board comprised of former top law enforcement officers. Sports gambling outside of Las Vegas currently is prohibited […]
Washington, DC – A federal government ban on sports betting is depriving NFL TV partners and advertisers of significantly greater revenue through higher ratings and uniquely engaged viewers, according to a new Nielsen Sports study released today by the American Gaming Association (AGA). The research, which surveyed U.S. adults who participated in various forms of […]
September 15, 2016 By Daniel Roberts Just in time for the new NFL season, the American Gaming Association is promoting a study it commissioned from Nielsen to make the case that big American cable networks ought to jump on board with the effort to legalize sports gambling in America. For the study, first shared exclusively […]
September 15, 2016 By Daniel Roberts Just in time for the new NFL season, the American Gaming Association is promoting a study it commissioned from Nielsen to make the case that big American cable networks ought to jump on board with the effort to legalize sports gambling in America. For the study, first shared exclusively […]
Washington, DC – The American Gaming Association (AGA) today announced it has hired Erik Balsbaugh to be vice president of public affairs. In this role, Balsbaugh will advance AGA’s day-to-day public affairs efforts, which include aggressive campaigns to change federal sports betting law and to shape the industry’s image as a strong community partner. “Erik […]
Washington, DC – Ahead of the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers kicking off the 2016 NFL season tomorrow, the American Gaming Association (AGA) is estimating that fans across the country will bet $90 billion on NFL and college football games this season. However, $88 billion – or 98 percent – of all bets will be made […]
September 7, 2016 By David Wharton Americans will bet more than $90 billion — most of that illegally — on pro and college football games this season, a gambling industry group says. The American Gaming Assn. released its estimate Wednesday, the day before the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers meet to begin the NFL season. “The American appetite for sports betting […]