Inside the American Gaming Association’s new headquarters in Washington are a few slot machines to entertain policymakers and other visitors. The free-play games also serve as instructional tools to teach gambling novices about the inner-workings of the casino industry. A large poker table is on order. No word yet on house rules. The offices also […]
In its first week back, there was one thing virtually all of Congress could agree on: Las Vegas casinos and other large commercial businesses should be protected financially from a major terrorist attack. A bill to restart a federal program helping to do just that passed the new Republican Congress last week and was signed into law […]
Washington, DC – As the American Gaming Association successfully pushed for reauthorization of a vital program that provides terrorism risk insurance to gaming companies, reporters have been highlighting the importance of the program for protecting the Las Vegas Strip and the state’s number-one industry. Outside of Nevada, however, the program is key for protecting the investments of […]
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Negotiations between tribes and New Mexico over new gambling compacts could have a significant effect on tribal education. Tribes and pueblos in New Mexico say revenue from their casinos has been crucial in developing scholarship programs and boosting graduation rates. Several pueblos in the state have been putting more gambling funds […]
Washington, DC –The American Gaming Association (AGA) today announced the addition of six board members and three general members as a part of a new membership structure approved by the AGA Board of Directors in late 2014. The AGA is seeking to unify the gaming industry and is doing so through a policy of inclusivity and […]
The American Gaming Association on Tuesday praised UNLV for creating a master’s degree program in gambling law and regulation. “We congratulate UNLV for recognizing the challenges of our complex industry and providing students an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the myriad regulations we face, ” Sara Rayme, senior vice president of public affairs […]
Washington, DC – American Gaming Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman released the following statement after the new Congress swiftly reauthorized the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA), which expired last week, now sending it to the President’s desk: “We’re pleased that Congress has heard our message on the importance of reauthorizing TRIA on a multi-year basis, […]
Washington, DC – President Obama’s speech today in Michigan about jobs comes on the heels of a new report showing that casino gaming supports more than 17,000 jobs and nearly $900 million in employee income in the state. The study, conducted by Oxford Economics, also shows Michigan’s three commercial casinos, all located in Detroit, generate nearly $3 […]
Washington, DC –American Gaming Association Senior Vice President of Public Affairs Sara Rayme released the following statement after the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, announcedit will begin offering a master’s degree in gaming law and regulation through its law school: “We congratulate UNLV for recognizing the challenges of our complex industry and providing students an opportunity to gain […]
Washington, DC –American Gaming Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman released the following statement urging the new Congress to immediately act to reauthorize the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA), which expired last week: “Congress must act immediately to reauthorize a vital tool that ensures economic continuity in the event of a terror attack. The AGA, along with a […]