Washington, DC – The American Gaming Association (AGA) today commended FanDuel and DraftKings for their recently announced support of state regulations that can protect consumers, ensure integrity and provide legal clarity on the daily fantasy sports product. “DraftKings and FanDuel have built compelling products that tap into the American appetite for sports and being invested in the […]
Washington, DC – Republicans debating in ultra-liberal Boulder? Yes. Casino gaming serving as an economic engine in Colorado? Also true. In fact, Colorado’s 37 commercial casinos support more than 10,000 jobs, generate nearly $350 million in tax revenue and drive $1.5 billion in economic activity. Further, a growing number of high-tech and engineering jobs in the Denver area are […]
Washington, DC – American Gaming Association (AGA) President and CEO Geoff Freeman today was named one of the top association lobbyists of 2015 by Washington, DC newspaper The Hill: Geoff Freeman, American Gaming Association With Nevada’s prominent spot in the 2016 election, Freeman is putting his members front and center. Earlier this year, the AGA launched its first-ever […]
There are at least 1.3 billion reasons why the operators of DraftKings and FanDuel are beginning to sweat. The two largest daily fantasy sports companies were each valued at $1.3 billion this year by the investment community. Both companies, fueled by hedge funds, investment firms, billionaires, and professional sports leagues, were considering initial public offerings […]
Washington, DC – The amount wagered at Nevada sports books has risen by nearly 15 percent compared with 2014, according to a new analysis by the American Gaming Association (AGA) that also shows consistent growth at the state’s sports books, even as the popularity of daily fantasy sports has exploded in recent months. CHART: Amount bet […]
Washington, DC – With the NFL announcing today an extension of its agreement to play regular season games at Wembley Stadium in London through 2020, the nation’s casinos are once again applauding the League for giving the green light to playing games in a location where sports betting is a popular pastime – and legal. NFL.com reported this month […]
Washington, DC – In an interview with leading Nevada political reporter Jon Ralston, presidential candidate Jeb Bush reiterated his opposition to gaming in a state that depends on the industry’s success. Bush: “Yeah, I don’t like gambling, just for the record. Is that politically incorrect in Nevada?” Ralston: “You’re probably saying that in the wrong place.” Direct gaming taxes make […]
Washington, DC – American Gaming Association (AGA) President and CEO Geoff Freeman released the following statement after the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) issued a notice to Nevada gaming licensees about the legality of daily fantasy sports: “The casino gaming industry has repeatedly called for greater legal clarity on daily fantasy sports. We appreciate that the Nevada […]
Washington, DC – A major investigative story in today’s New York Times exposes the clear difference between the highly regulated, legal casino gaming industry and shady illegal gambling operators that rip off consumers, fund organized crime and harm the communities in which they do business. From drop-offs of bags of cash to deceitful credit card practices, the piece paints a […]
By Ed Sealover October 15, 2015 One day after a Las Vegas casino hosted the Democratic presidential debate, the gambling industry brought its political message to Colorado — and picked up support from two members of the state’s Republican congressional delegation. U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner and U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton both spoke at a roundtable […]