Washington, DC – On the heels of a significant shift in its membership and governance structure, the American Gaming Association (AGA) today welcomed five new board members: The Cordish Company, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Global Cash Access, Novomatic and Vantiv Gaming Solutions. The AGA also added six general members: Casino City Press, Fantini Research, FPL […]
Oxford Economics released a seminal report outlining the quality, range and skills associated with the more than 200 types of careers at hundreds of casinos across 40 states. Oxford’s report titled, “Gaming Careers: Gateway to the Middle Class,” reveals that gaming:
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Las Vegas – Likely 2016 presidential candidates are already visiting battleground states where casino gaming supports more than half-a-million jobs and contributes $75 billion to local communities. The American Gaming Association (AGA) today launched a national initiative, “Gaming Votes,” to ensure presidential candidates understand gaming’s vital role in providing middle class jobs and driving economic growth. Multimedia assets: bit.ly/AGAMediaKit […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]