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a legal, regulated sports betting market will enhance the integrity of sports in the United States, not diminish it as outdated myths have long suggested.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 […]
Las Vegas, NV – The American Gaming Association (AGA) announced today the induction of five honorees into the Gaming Hall of Fame’s Class of 2016. The inductees are: John Acres, a gaming-technology pioneer; Lyle Berman, an instrumental catalyst in the development of casinos, now commonplace in 40 states nationwide; Don Brinkerhoff, the architect who designed […]
Washington, D.C. – The American Gaming Association (AGA) today announced that it has added nine new members – including three new board members – as the organization continues to grow and represent every sector of the casino gaming industry. The three new board members are Foxwoods Resort Casino, Wind Creek Hospitality and The Chickasaw Nation. Joining […]
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 – Casinos are calling on Congress to pass legislation to fight the Zika virus that threatens economic activity and jobs tied to the gaming and broader travel industries. In a letter to every member of Congress, the American Gaming Association and more than 100 organizations implored legislators to provide necessary funding to address […]
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 […]