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    American Gaming Association President & CEO Geoff Freeman Testifies at IRS Hearing on Gaming Proposal

    Washington, D.C. – Today, American Gaming Association’s (AGA) president and CEO Geoff Freeman testified at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) hearing on the proposed rules regarding electronic player tracking regulations using player loyalty cards for tax reporting purposes.   Read AGA’s IRS hearing testimony as prepared for delivery The industry’s greatest concern, Freeman said, is that the proposal […]

    LA Times: Kirk Kerkorian called ‘gutsy’ leader who helped shape Las Vegas

    In the history of Las Vegas, Kirk Kerkorian’s name will be mentioned alongside Bugsy Siegel, Howard Hughes and Steve Wynn as key visionaries who helped shape the nation’s gambling mecca and tourist attraction. With his passing Monday at the age of 98, Kerkorian was hailed by Las Vegas business leaders and gaming experts as a […]

    Boston Globe: Former police commissioner to advise on halting illegal gambling

    Edward F. Davis, the former Boston police commissioner, has signed up to provide advice to law enforcement on how to prevent illegal gambling. The American Gaming Association named Davis along with four others to a newly appointed national advisory board on illegal gambling. The board is expected to help law enforcement agencies devise strategiesto disrupt […]

    Casino Gaming Industry Sets Stage for Unprecedented Global Gaming Expo September 28 – October 1

    LAS VEGAS – Global Gaming Expo 2015 (G2E), the world’s premier event for the casino gaming industry, is broadening its scope to match the changing gaming-resort landscape and position its attendees for the future. Complementing an expanded gaming focus, the 2015 show will introduce the “Integrated Resort Experience at G2E,” presenting innovative non-gaming technology, products and services as […]

    Kirk Kerkorian Was a Pioneer Who Set a Higher Standard for Gaming, Elevated Las Vegas

    American Gaming Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman released the following statement after gaming legend Kirk Kerkorian passed away last night: “In an industry that thrives on innovation, Kirk Kerkorian was a pioneer who set a higher standard for gaming and elevated Las Vegas’ stature with each move he made. He was also a generous philanthropist whose contributions […]

    New York Times: N.F.L.’s Unsteady Stance on a Tricky Gambling Landscape

    As the quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys, Tony Romo is a lightning rod for many things, starting with his team’s inability to make it to the Super Bowl, and the pop stars he has dated. The N.F.L. thrust him deeper into the spotlight this month when it reiterated its rules that prohibit players from taking part in […]

    Nevada Public Radio: American Gaming Association Calls NFL’s Casino Ban Outdated

    Tony Romo’s National Fantasy Football Convention at the Venetian isn’t taking place, after the NFL stepped in and cancelled the event. The fantasy football convention will now be held next month in Los Angeles. But, the gaming industry’s lobbying group wants to make sure everyone knows their displeasure with the NFL’s decision. According to NFL policy, “players […]