Las Vegas, Nevada – A new report out today by Virginia Commonwealth University’s Dr. Jay S. Albanese details the strong ties between illegal gambling operations and organized crime organizations in the U.S. The prevalence of illegal gambling has been so significant that, in 2014 alone, 80 operators in 23 states were convicted of running illegal gambling businesses. […]
BILOXI – The nation’s casino owners and gambling machine makers say they want to team with states to crack down on illegal gambling. Speaking to the National Association of Attorneys General on Monday, American Gaming Association President Geoff Freeman called on state legal leaders to join with his group, saying they “have a shared interest in […]
By Howard Stutz After billionaire Donald Trump trashed Atlantic City during the nationally televised Republican presidential candidates’ debate, Geoff Freeman had to be smiling to himself. Not because of what Trump said. Rather, it was the setting in which the former casino owner, New York real estate developer and GOP presidential candidate uttered those remarks. […]
Nevada is an important state for 2016 presidential candidates, and the casino lobby is trying to make sure its industry is considered important too. Geoff Freeman, president of the American Gaming Association, recently sent a letter to candidates arguing that because Nevada is a key battleground state, presidential hopefuls need to recognize the contributions of the state’s […]
By Steve Tetreault WASHINGTON — The gaming and resort industries on Tuesday staked out a spot in the presidential race taking shape in Nevada, reminding leaders of their importance to the state’s economy, as well as the votes of thousands of their workers. “As you engage with presidential campaigns and candidates, officially or unofficially we urge […]
By J.D. Morris Las Vegas will host the general election’s third and final presidential debate on Oct. 19 next year. The Commission on Presidential Debates this morning announced the cities that will host debates, just after the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority approved spending $4 million to host a debate at UNLV’s Thomas & […]
By Mikel Livingston Stressing the gaming sector’s economic impact, casino advocates kicked off an effort Tuesday to educate presidential candidates and voters about the merits of the industry. During the roundtable discussion, hosted by the American Gaming Association and held in Hollywood Casino Columbus, a panel of lawmakers, industry insiders and local residents fielded […]
By Rick Armon Ohio’s casinos and racinos contributed $3 billion to the state economy last year, a new study says. The state’s gambling industry also supported more than 17,600 jobs and generated more than $917 million in taxes, according to the American Gaming Association. The Washington, D.C.-based lobbying group released the study, done by Oxford […]
By Jay Miller Ohio’s casinos and racinos support 18,000 jobs, contribute $3 billion in economic activity and generate more than $900 million in tax revenue, according to a new gaming industry report. The report, from the American Gaming Association, which represents casinos nationwide, is designed to highlight for presidential candidates the impact of casinos […]
By Karen Farkas CLEVELAND, Ohio – Ohio’s 11 casinos and racinos contributed $3 billion to the state’s economy in 2014 and supported approximately 17,600 jobs, according to a study commissioned by the American Gaming Association. Gambling also generated approximately $917 million in total tax revenues. The report was released Tuesday as officials of the […]