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    American Gaming Association Adds Six New Members

    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 […]

    97% of Expected $10 Billion Wagered on March Madness to be bet Illegally

    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, […]

    Americans to Wager More than $4.6 Billion Illegally on Super Bowl 52

    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 […]

    Sports Illustrated – Americans Expected to Bet $4.76 Billion on Super Bowl LII

    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 […]

    AGA Statement on NBA Proposal to Skim Money from American Taxpayers

    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 […]

    Sports Betting Task Force Meeting

    Created in 2015 and charged with studying a multitude of issues associated with sports betting and Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS), this member-only group meets regularly to discuss ongoing research initiatives, debate the industry and association’s roles in pushing for a more rational approach to sportsbetting in America today and strategize about how to most effectively […]

    Sports Betting Task Force Meeting

    Created in 2015 and charged with studying a multitude of issues associated with sports betting and Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS), this member-only group meets regularly to discuss ongoing research initiatives, debate the industry and association’s roles in pushing for a more rational approach to sportsbetting in America today and strategize about how to most effectively […]

    Sports Betting Task Force Meeting

    Created in 2015 and charged with studying a multitude of issues associated with sports betting and Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS), this member-only group meets regularly to discuss ongoing research initiatives, debate the industry and association’s roles in pushing for a more rational approach to sportsbetting in America today and strategize about how to most effectively […]

    Sports Betting Task Force Meeting

    Created in 2015 and charged with studying a multitude of issues associated with sports betting and Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS), this member-only group meets regularly to discuss ongoing research initiatives, debate the industry and association’s roles in pushing for a more rational approach to sportsbetting in America today and strategize about how to most effectively […]