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Pahrump Valley Times – Powerful gaming group opposes U.S. budget effort for Yucca Mountain
February 21, 2018 The American Gaming Association is expressing opposition to the Trump administration’s inclusion in its budget proposal of $120 million to restore the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository in Nye County. “AGA opposes any effort to revive Yucca Mountain as a repository and will work with the many concerned citizens, small-business operators and […]
Gaming Industry Opposes Plan to Revive Yucca Mountain Nuclear Waste Repository
Washington, D.C. – American Gaming Association (AGA) Vice President of Government Relations Chris Cylke released the following statement in response to the Administration’s inclusion in its budget proposal of $120 million to restore the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository: “AGA opposes any effort to revive Yucca Mountain as a repository and will work with the many concerned […]
Americans to Wager More than $4.6 Billion Illegally on Super Bowl 52
Washington, D.C. – The American Gaming Association (AGA) estimates Americans will wager approximately $4.76 billion on Super Bowl 52 between the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles. Due to a failed federal law, a staggering 97 percent of total wagers, equaling more than $4.6 billion, will be bet illegally across the United States. Only 3 […]
Sports Illustrated – Americans Expected to Bet $4.76 Billion on Super Bowl LII
By Scobby Axson By January 30, 2018 Americans are expected to bet about $4.76 billion on Super Bowl 52 between the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles, according to The American Gaming Association. More than 97% of the total wagers will be bet illegally across the United States, which includes local bookmakers and various offshore sportsbooks. “Thanks […]
AGA Statement on NBA Proposal to Skim Money from American Taxpayers
Washington, D.C. – AGA President and CEO Geoff Freeman released this statement following the NBA’s testimony in New York state today proposing that sports leagues receive a portion of all money legally wagered on sporting events: “We are pleased that the National Basketball Association (NBA) today joined with the gaming industry in support of vigorously regulated […]
Responsible Gaming Task Force Meeting
As an important focus of the AGA’s Corporate Social Responsibility committee, a subset of the AGA membership convenes as the Responsible Gaming Task Force. The Responsible Gaming Task Force focuses on elevating responsible gaming as a key priority for the industry; solidifying AGA and its members as the leading advocate; and shaping policies that are […]
Next Generation Gaming Policy Working Group Meeting
Convenes industry leaders, particularly regulatory and compliance professionals, to identify gaming policies that inhibit industry innovation, growth and reinvestment and collaborates with regulators and elected officials to effect meaningful reforms on behalf of member companies.