Washington, D.C. – The American Gaming Association (AGA) announced Maureen Beddis will join its executive team as senior vice president, membership and events. In this new role, she will lead AGA member relations, business development and events including Global Gaming Expo (G2E).
“We’re delighted to welcome Maureen to the AGA at this critical time for our association and industry,” said AGA President and CEO Bill Miller. “Maureen’s career is defined by her ability to drive strategy, convene members and deliver results. Her significant experience as an association executive will bolster our already strong team and help lead our organization into the future.”
Beddis joins the AGA on October 31 following 16 years at The Vision Council, most recently serving as executive vice president, membership and strategic initiatives. In this role, she led membership, organizational strategy and operations, including serving as the member liaison to the Vision Expo shows and bringing new talent into the industry and organization through DEI and Emerging Optical Leaders programs.
“I’m thrilled to join the dedicated AGA team and advance its mission to foster an environment where legal, regulated gaming thrives,” said Beddis. “I look forward to working with the association’s dynamic membership to deliver value and elevate AGA’s best-in-class events, including G2E.”
Beddis played a critical role in navigating The Vision Council through the pandemic, redefining the organization’s strategy, launching improved member programs, and creating new revenue opportunities for the organization. She previously served in marketing and communications roles for the Council.
In both 2010 and 2020, she was named one of Vision Monday’s Most Influential Women in Optical. Beddis is a member of the American Society of Association Executives, American Marketing Association and CEO Update’s COO Forum.
Nominations Now Open for the 33rd Annual Gaming Hall of Fame
For more than 30 years, the Gaming Hall of Fame has recognized leaders who have distinguished themselves through significant contributions to the gaming industry. Consider nominating a leader that has helped the industry succeed for this highest honor.
The deadline for nominations is Friday, May 27.
Nomination Process
Nominations for the 2022 Gaming Hall of Fame are open through Friday, May 27 at 11:59 PM ET and must include nominee’s full name, mailing address, email address, and an entry detailing why they should be inducted using 500 words or less.
Hundreds of qualified candidates are reviewed by an independent panel of gaming executives who select the annual Hall of Fame class. Inductees are chosen based upon their career achievements, community involvement, and innovative contributions to the industry. Inductees will be notified and announced in late summer 2022.
The 2022 inductees will be honored at the invite-only Chairman’s Reception featuring the Gaming Hall of Fame Ceremony at G2E Las Vegas on October 11, 2022.
Join the American Gaming Association as we kick off G2E 2025 with an exclusive welcome reception.
The annual Regulator Roundtable is an invite-only event that is held in conjunction with G2E. It provides a personalized opportunity for regulators and gaming policy stakeholders to hear about the latest developments and challenges facing gaming states.
The 2025 inductees will be honored at the invite-only Chairman’s Reception featuring the Gaming Hall of Fame Ceremony at G2E Las Vegas on October 7, 2025.
WASHINGTON – The National Hockey League (NHL®) and the American Gaming Association (AGA) announced a partnership today to promote responsible gaming activity through the Have A Game Plan.® Bet Responsibly. public service campaign.
Through the partnership, the NHL will use league-owned, in-arena, and digital marketing inventory for co-branded videoboard images, public address announcements, and animations of hockey-specific marketing materials that encourage responsible sports betting. The league will provide unique assets for each club in legal sports betting markets, including arena, desktop and mobile, and email applications.
“The National Hockey League is proud to partner with the American Gaming Association on this vital initiative to educate NHL fans about the importance of responsible betting,” said Keith Wachtel, NHL Chief Business Officer. “The fan experience remains one of our highest priorities as more hockey fans than ever have the opportunity to legally and responsibly bet in their home states. Ensuring that our passionate fans know how to participate in this exciting new opportunity is important, and we’re thrilled to be working with the AGA to share the responsibility in this worthy education.”
The AGA’s Have a Game Plan. campaign focuses on the core principles of responsible sports betting: setting a budget and sticking to it, keeping betting social, knowing the odds, and playing with trusted, regulated operators. The NHL is only the second professional league to adopt the campaign. NASCAR announced a partnership with the AGA effort in mid-September.
“Teams and leagues are increasingly embracing sports betting as they explore new fan engagement opportunities during COVID-19,” said Bill Miller, AGA President and CEO. “Educating patrons about how to engage in this activity responsibly is critical to the success of the sports betting opportunity as it continues to expand throughout the country. We’re thankful for the NHL’s continued leadership on responsible sports betting. Their partnership on this initiative will be important for hockey fans everywhere as they cheer on their teams in coming seasons.”
HaveAGamePlan.org equips bettors with myriad resources for wagering responsibly, including locations for legal, regulated sportsbooks and how to get help if sports betting is no longer a fun, affordable form of entertainment.
Wachtel will discuss the partnership at a Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2020 panel titled, “The Fan of the Future? How Leagues Are Capitalizing on Sports Betting Through Partnerships,” Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, at 12:30 p.m. ET. Media can register to attend here.
Background
- The NHL and its teams have formed 17 marketing and data sharing partnerships with gaming operators and suppliers since May 2018.
- AGA research has found that the NHL’s annual revenue may increase by $216 million a year due to legal sports betting.
- An AGA survey of sports bettors found that 27 percent of bettors wagered on the NHL in the past year—19% at a casino sportsbook, 41% online, and 22% with a bookie.
- 18 states plus Washington, D.C. now offer legal, regulated sports betting, with another four not yet operational and six considering legalization.
- Nearly half (11) of the 23 U.S. jurisdictions with legal sports betting are home to NHL teams.
The annual Regulator Roundtable is an invite-only event that is held in conjunction with G2E. It provides a personalized opportunity for regulators and gaming policy stakeholders to hear about the latest developments and challenges facing gaming states.
Join the American Gaming Association as we kick off G2E 2024 with an exclusive welcome reception at Bouchon at The Venetian Resort.
The 2024 inductees will be honored at the invite-only Chairman’s Reception featuring the Gaming Hall of Fame Ceremony at G2E Las Vegas on October 8, 2024.
Washington, D.C. – The American Gaming Association (AGA) announced that Joe Maloney will join its executive team as Senior Vice President, Strategic Communications. Maloney will lead the association’s communications, research, marketing and public affairs campaigns to advance key priorities for AGA members.
“I’m thrilled to have Joe join the AGA and lead our best-in-class communications team,” said AGA President and CEO Bill Miller. “Joe is an accomplished professional who has taken on significant public affairs challenges throughout his career. We will benefit not only from his depth of experience and his tireless advocacy, but his enthusiasm and energy to hit the ground running as a champion for the casino gaming industry.”
Maloney joins the AGA in January 2024 from the Washington Commanders where he served as Vice President, Public Affairs and Strategic Communications. In this role, he spearheaded the team’s external engagement on a variety of key policy and corporate initiatives, ensuring business, community, governmental and civic leaders across the National Capital Region can engage with the organization.
“I’m honored to join the AGA and its dedicated team at this pivotal moment for the gaming industry,” said Maloney. “The future holds great promise and I’m energized by the opportunity and challenge of communicating the remarkable benefits and economic impact of legal gaming across the country.”
Maloney successfully steered the Commanders’ communications and legislative advocacy on sports betting in Virginia and Maryland, resulting in its industry-leading market access partnerships with FanDuel (Virginia) and Fanatics (Maryland). He also established the Washington Commanders as the first NFL team to join AGA’s Have A Game Plan.® Bet Responsibly.™ public service campaign. In addition to his sports betting portfolio, Maloney led the team’s external affairs on its new stadium search, engaging elected, civic, and media stakeholders across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. This resulted in the bipartisan introduction in the U.S. Congress of H.R. 4984, the D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act, as well as policy initiatives in Annapolis and Richmond.
Prior to the Washington Commanders, Maloney served as partner at Locust Street Group (LSG), a full-service public affairs agency headquartered in Washington, D.C., where he led the agency’s work on G2E and AGA’s Get to Know Gaming series.