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. […]
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 […]
Washington, DC –As part of its ongoing “Get to Know Gaming” campaign, the American Gaming Association (AGA) today released a first-of-its-kind resource to allow stakeholders, policymakers, regulators and gaming journalists to easily compare commercial gaming regulations for each state. The online database, called “By the Book,” is accessible through an interactive, easy-to-use map on GamingBytheBook.org. It aggregates and explains […]
Here’s one area where Nevada ranks first in the nation — and it’s a good thing. When looking at the cumulative financial benefits of the nation’s gaming industry, the Silver State is No. 1 in economic impact, No. 1 in jobs supported and No. 1 tax revenue to state and local governments. Yeah, big surprise […]
SPRINGFIELD – Developer Peter A. Picknelly said Friday that a proposal to convert a vacant six-story building at Court Square to a boutique hotel is nearing reality and would not be possible without the involvement of MGM Springfield. Picknelly, the owner-developer of OPAL Real Estate Group, and Demetrios N. Panteleakis, OPAL’s chief operating officer, said they are excited […]
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A gambling industry group says it’s drafted a first-of-its-kind guide to help casinos prevent money laundering. The American Gaming Associationreleased its best practices Thursday to help casinos and Internet gambling sites comply with anti-money laundering laws. Casinos generally have their own plans but the group says there hasn’t been an industry-wide guide until now. Among […]
Maine’s two casinos support nearly 1,500 jobs in the state, pay about $83 million in taxes, and last year had a total economic impact of $227 million, according to a study released by the American Gaming Association on Thursday. “This research reveals a vast industry that boosts local communities across Maine by supporting jobs and […]
Ohio’s casinos and racinos were responsible for $2.2 billion of the state’s economy in 2013, according to a new study commissioned by the American Gaming Association. And that number is expected to increase this year with the opening of additional racinos. The gambling venues were responsible for about 7,500 jobs and generated $672.5 million in […]
MGM Resorts International is one of the largest and highest profile Las Vegas corporations. And the MGM Resorts Foundation enjoys similar status. MGM started the 501 (c) 3 in 2002 to help its employees give back to the community. Since its inception, the Foundation has raised $59 million. Donations now average almost $5 million a […]
In the spirit of Veterans Day, two Las Vegas casino companies recently announced major charitable contributions to the military community. MGM Resorts International said today it’s committing $250,000 to the Nevada Military Support Alliance to build a house that will host families of patients being treated at the Southern Nevada Veterans Affairs Medical Center in […]