By Tim Rohwer Gaming has provided Council Bluffs a good hand in economic growth and jobs, city officials and industry supporters said Monday. It’s important that those coming through Iowa over the next few months seeking the presidency know that, they added. “At the federal level, it’s critical they understand,” said Geoff Freeman, president and […]
By William Petrosky The nation’s casino industry, which supports more than 1.7 million jobs in 40 states, is betting Iowa’s first-in-the-nation presidential caucuses will provide a good chance to promote its policy agenda. Geoff Freeman, president and chief executive of the American Gaming Association, visited Council Bluffs on Monday for a caucus-related issues meeting at […]
Washington, DC – American Gaming Association (AGA) Senior Vice President of Public Affairs Sara Rayme issued the following statement after the California Supreme Court ruled that Internet sweepstakes cafes are illegal: “Today’s ruling affirms what we already knew: Internet sweepstakes cafes are illegal entities that should be shut down. In stark contrast to the legal, highly regulated casino […]
Washington, D.C. – American Gaming Association (AGA) President and CEO Geoff Freeman released the following statement after the NHL announced it is considering expansion, including potentially in Las Vegas: “Today’s announcement reflects a progressive view of casino gaming and marks a stark contrast with the NFL’s recent decision to force the cancellation of a fantasy sports event at a Las Vegas casino. […]
Several key leaders meet in Council Bluffs to discuss the impacts of the gaming industry. Members of the American Gaming Association, Iowa Gaming Association, Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce, and one member of Congress participated in the round table discussion held at Ameristar Casino Monday afternoon. Topics covered included the economic and tax impacts of […]
Gaming has provided Council Bluffs a good hand in economic growth and jobs, city officials and industry supporters said Monday. It’s important that those coming through Iowa over the next few months seeking the presidency know that, they added. “At the federal level, it’s critical they understand,” said Geoff Freeman, president and CEO of […]
Council Bluffs, IA – A new poll released today finds that likely Iowa caucus-goers are more likely to support a candidate who recognizes that casinos create jobs, generate valuable tax revenue and serve as an important role in economic development (47%-36%). Eighteen commercial casinos in Iowa support nearly 17,000 jobs, spur $2.5 billion in economic activity and […]
The gaming industry’s fight against criminals who want to use casinos to disguise illegal money was front and center Thursday at the Paris resort. There, industry leaders and government officials gathered for a conference that addressed how casinos are handling their obligations under anti-money-laundering law. The verdict, according to one government official: Casinos have done […]
Insisting that the road to the White House goes straight through Nevada, the nation’s gaming industry has put the 2016 presidential candidates on notice that they’re being watched and weighed for how they treat the industry. American Gaming Association (AGA) President Geoff Freeman sent letters to 14 candidates, urging them to support the casino industry or lose the […]
Washington, D.C. – If presidential candidates want to win votes in Nevada, they should learn the ins-and-outs of modern casino gaming, a $53 billion Nevada industry that supports 425,000 Nevada jobs, says American Gaming Association (AGA) President and CEO Geoff Freeman in a letter to declared and likely candidates today who have demonstrated an interest in competing in Nevada. […]