Washington, D.C. – As it marks the one-year anniversary of its fight against illegal gambling, the American Gaming Association (AGA) today announced that it will host a major law enforcement summit in June to further strengthen the partnership between the gaming industry and all elements of the law enforcement community. The effort is a component […]
Pittsburgh, PA – In the wake of an unprecedented proposal by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf to tax casino promotional credits – the equivalent of grocery store coupons – the American Gaming Association (AGA) and Rivers Casino today touted the unmatched economic and other benefits of casino gaming on the Pittsburgh community, Allegheny County and across the […]
By Mark Belko April 5, 2016 Pennsylvania casinos could be taxed for the “free play” they award to customers under Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed budget — a plan that a top gambling industry executive decried Monday as comparable to taxing grocery store coupons. Geoff Freeman, president and CEO of the American Gaming Association, an industry […]
Philadelphia – The American Gaming Association (AGA) today convened a roundtable forum at SugarHouse Casino in Philadelphia, bringing together gaming executives, Philadelphia-area business and community leaders, federal, state and local elected officials to discuss the significant contributions of gaming to the city. WATCH THE VIDEO: Roundtable discussion Pennsylvania’s 12 casinos are responsible for over $6 billion in […]
Pittsburgh, PA – In the wake of an unprecedented proposal by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf to tax casino promotional credits – the equivalent of grocery store coupons – the American Gaming Association (AGA) and Rivers Casino today touted the unmatched economic and other benefits of casino gaming on the Pittsburgh community, Allegheny County and across the […]
Washington, DC – The American Gaming Association (AGA) and the Iowa Gaming Association (IGA) today are recognizing the 25th anniversary of Iowa’s casino gaming industry – a $1 billion economic engine that supports 9,500 good jobs and has become a bedrock industry in the state. Iowa became one of the first states outside of Nevada and New […]
Washington, DC – The American Gaming Association (AGA) and the Iowa Gaming Association (IGA) today are recognizing the 25th anniversary of Iowa’s casino gaming industry – a $1 billion economic engine that supports 9,500 good jobs and has become a bedrock industry in the state. Iowa became one of the first states outside of Nevada and New […]
Washington, DC – Americans who visit bracket sites spend 86 more minutes (21%) watching the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament than those who do not, according to new commissioned Nielsen research released today by the American Gaming Association (AGA). Engagement with bracket sites drives viewership most heavily in the early rounds of the tournament – before brackets start busting […]
Washington, DC – American Gaming Association (AGA) President and CEO Geoff Freeman released the following statement today after Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian made absurd claims about what gaming would bring to Northern New Jersey: “Whether or not Northern New Jersey should have casinos is worthy of a healthy debate. But that debate should be based in fact, not […]
Washington, DC – American Gaming Association (AGA) President and CEO Geoff Freeman released the following statement today after Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian made absurd claims about what gaming would bring to Northern New Jersey: “Whether or not Northern New Jersey should have casinos is worthy of a healthy debate. But that debate should be […]