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    Gaming Advocates for Patent Reform Legislation to Promote Job Creation, Industry Growth

    Washington, DC — American Gaming Association Vice President of Government Relations Whit Askew released the following statement after House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte introduced important patent reform legislation: “We welcome Chairman Goodlatte’s introduction of the Innovation Act, legislation that will help reduce frivolous and costly patent litigation asserted by patent trolls. Gaming is an innovative, $240 billion industry […]

    Attorney General Must Tackle Rampant Illegal Gambling Operations

    Washington, DC– The American Gaming Association (AGA) today urged Senator Charles Grassley (R-Iowa), chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont), ranking member, to ensure the next attorney general will crack down on illegal gambling activities that are prevalent across the United States.  The AGA’s letter calling attention to this important issue comes a day […]

    Super Bowl Illegal Bets to Be $3.8 Billion,Trade Group Says

    Illegal betting in the U.S. on the Super Bowl will be about 38 times more by value than Nevada casinos typically accept in wagers on the National Football League championship, the American Gaming Association said. Americans will wager about $3.8 billion illegally on the Feb. 1 game, the Washington-based casino industry trade group said in […]

    5 key promises to watch from the MGM Springfield host community agreement

    The following is a look at 5 key promises MGM Resorts International made as it cemented its host community agreeement with the City of Springfield. As the company works to open its estimated $800 million resort casino in Western Mass., these are some things Pioneer Valley residents should have an eye on. A 33-month construction […]

    Delaware Lawmakers Should Protect Jobs, Promote a Pro-Business Environment

    Washington, DC – American Gaming Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman released the following statement after Delaware’s gaming study commission made recommendations to improve the state’s partnership with the gaming industry: “Delaware casinos face an ultra-competitive mid-Atlantic landscape.  To thrive, lawmakers should embrace progressive, pro-business policies that empower Delaware’s casino industry to innovate and reinvest. Forward thinking gaming regulations and tax […]

    Illegal Super Bowl Bets to Total $3.8 Billion This Year

    Washington, DC– According to a first-ever estimate by the American Gaming Association (AGA) released today, Americans will make $3.8 billion worth of illegal bets on this year’s Super Bowl between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks. That figure stands in stark contrast to the approximately $100 million bet legally on the Super Bowl each year. […]

    New restaurant at the Cal reflects broader nongaming trend

    Boyd Gaming celebrated the debut of a new restaurant at its flagship downtown Las Vegas casino on Friday, one that company officials say is part of a larger strategic focus on nongambling amenities. The California Noodle House, now open at the California casino, follows the opening of a sports-focused restaurant at Boyd’s Suncoast casino last year. Both […]

    MGM receives awards for training, engagement of employees

    MGM Resorts International has received two awards for its training and engagement of employees. Software provider Achievers recently named MGM Resorts among its Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces in North America. The award comes on the heels of Training magazine naming the company a 2015 Training Top 125 award-winner. This year marks the company’s debut […]

    Presidential Candidates Set to Debate in States Where Casino Gaming Supports Nearly Half-a-Million Jobs

    Washington, DC – According to a published report, the Republican National Committee will announce today that it will hold presidential primary debates in states where casino gaming supports 473,500 jobs, drives $60 billion in economic activity and generates $10 billion dollars in taxes. Further, the Republican nominating process will culminate with the Republican National Convention in the […]