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 […]
Washington, DC – The casino gaming industry will take center stage when, as reported today, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) hosts a presidential debate in the general election next fall. Gaming has been a topic of interest in each of the first two presidential debates, and it’s critical that candidates understand the industry’s outsized […]
Washington, DC – The American Gaming Association (AGA) today announced that it has added six new members – including three new board members – as the organization continues to grow and represent the totality of the casino gaming industry. Since January, overall AGA membership has increased by 50 percent, while the size of its board of directors […]
Washington, DC – The American Gaming Association (AGA) today announced the hiring of Eloy Martinez as senior director of government relations. In this role, Martinez will work to advance AGA’s public policy, political and advocacy agendas. He will also work closely with congressional coalitions and caucuses on matters related to diversity and community and social responsibility. Martinez’s […]
Columbus, OH – A new report out today shows Ohio’s casinos and racinos contribute $3 billion in economic activity, supports nearly 18,000 jobs and generates over $900 million in tax revenues. As part of its gaming votes initiative the American Gaming Association today announced new numbers at a roundtable discussion at Hollywood Columbus with Reps. Joyce Beatty and […]
LAS VEGAS – The American Gaming Association (AGA) announced today the induction of three honorees into the Gaming Hall of Fame’s Class of 2015: Victor Salerno of William Hill US, Lynn Valbuena of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and Navegante Group founder Larry J. Woolf. The inductees will be honored at an invitation-only ceremony […]