Washington, DC – The American Gaming Association (AGA) today announced it has hired Erik Balsbaugh to be vice president of public affairs. In this role, Balsbaugh will advance AGA’s day-to-day public affairs efforts, which include aggressive campaigns to change federal sports betting law and to shape the industry’s image as a strong community partner. “Erik […]
Washington, DC – Ahead of the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers kicking off the 2016 NFL season tomorrow, the American Gaming Association (AGA) is estimating that fans across the country will bet $90 billion on NFL and college football games this season. However, $88 billion – or 98 percent – of all bets will be made […]
September 7, 2016 By David Wharton Americans will bet more than $90 billion — most of that illegally — on pro and college football games this season, a gambling industry group says. The American Gaming Assn. released its estimate Wednesday, the day before the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers meet to begin the NFL season. “The American appetite for sports betting […]
September 7, 2016 By David Wharton Americans will bet more than $90 billion — most of that illegally — on pro and college football games this season, a gambling industry group says. The American Gaming Assn. released its estimate Wednesday, the day before the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers meet to begin the NFL season. “The American appetite for sports betting […]
September 2, 2016 By Will Green One of the gaming industry’s largest and most established conferences will place a particular focus on sports betting later this month. That comes just weeks before its organizing body plans to spearhead the development of alobbying coalition that will advocate for federal sports betting legislation. Global Gaming Expo 2016, which runs from Sept. 26-29 at […]
September 2, 2016 By Will Green One of the gaming industry’s largest and most established conferences will place a particular focus on sports betting later this month. That comes just weeks before its organizing body plans to spearhead the development of alobbying coalition that will advocate for federal sports betting legislation. Global Gaming Expo 2016, which runs from Sept. 26-29 at […]
September 1, 2016 By Geoff Freeman Casinos in Missouri are driving big results — such as generating $8 billion in tax and admission revenue over more than two decades — while building strong ties with small businesses and community leaders. For these and many others reasons, the American Gaming Association (AGA) visited St. Louis in August to […]
Washington, DC – The American Gaming Association (AGA) and National District Attorneys Association (NDAA) today announced a partnership to expose illegal gambling that will include training for law enforcement officials at Global Gaming Expo (G2E), the world’s largest gaming trade show that takes place September 27-29 in Las Vegas. The first-ever comprehensive training is part […]
St. Louis, MO – With Missouri playing an important role in the 2016 presidential election, the state’s casinos today delivered a clear message to Republicans and Democrats alike: look no further than the gaming industry for examples of consistent job creation and robust economic development. The American Gaming Association (AGA) today convened a roundtable forum […]
With Missouri playing an important role in the 2016 presidential election, the state’s casinos today delivered a clear message to Republicans and Democrats alike: look no further than the gaming industry for examples of consistent job creation and robust economic development. The American Gaming Association (AGA) today convened a roundtable forum at Pinnacle’s River City […]