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    While Washington Talks About Jobs, Gaming Is Creating Them

    Washington, DC – American Gaming Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman released the following statement after the Senate vote on the Bring Jobs Home Act: “While Washington is talking about jobs, the gaming industry is creating them. News outlets across the country have reported on the hundreds of thousands of American jobs that pay well above the minimum wage […]

    Ohio’s casinos and racinos employed more than 7,000 in 2013, association says

    WASHINGTON D.C. – Ohio’s eight casinos and racinos employed 7,168 full-time workers and paid its employees $225 million in wages, benefits and tips in 2013, according to information released Tuesday by the American Gaming Association. “Casino gaming has created thousands of jobs in Ohio that pay well above the minimum wage and offer fulfilling careers in […]

    American Gaming Association Announces Its Most Diverse Class of Gaming Hall of Fame Inductees

    Washington, DC – The American Gaming Association (AGA) today announced its most diverse class of inductees into its Gaming Hall of Fame with the selection of the late gaming law expert Bob Faiss; former Las Vegas mayor and current Caesars executive Jan Jones Blackhurst; Nevada gaming control board pioneer Patricia Becker; and the second-ever tribal gaming leader […]

    American Gaming Association Applauds Delaware Lawmakers for Acting to Protect Casino Jobs

    Washington, DC – American Gaming Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman released the following statement after the Delaware Senate passed legislation that will protect casino jobs in the state:   “We applaud Delaware lawmakers for acting to protect the livelihoods of thousands of casino workers by passing legislation that partially relieves the heavy regulatory burden casinos shoulder. […]

    American Gaming Association Applauds Senate Passage of Terrorism Risk Insurance Program

    Washington, DC – American Gaming Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman released the following statement after the Senate today passed reauthorization of the bipartisan Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA): “We applaud the Senate for its strong bipartisan vote today to reauthorize TRIA, a public-private partnership that has been successful for more than a decade. The program ensures that […]

    American Gaming Association: Atlantic City Situation Sends Message to Other Gaming Communities

    Washington, DC – American Gaming Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman released the following statement on the evolving gaming landscape in Atlantic City, New Jersey: “Over the past several decades, casinos have proven to be powerful economic engines in communities from coast to coast. Because of our many contributions, Americans today view gaming more favorably than ever before. […]

    Voters View Casino Gaming More Favorably Than Ever Before

    Voters view casino gaming more favorably than ever before, as majority believes casinos create jobs, strengthen communities and support local businesses. The American Gaming Association released the results of an annual survey that assesses the perception of the gaming industry and reveals the profile of casino patrons. The research comes from a national telephone survey […]