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    In the News: Vital Terrorism Risk Insurance Signed into Law, Protects Major Tourist Destinations Across the US

    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 […]

    New Mexico pueblo’s casinos are key to scholarship program

    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 […]

    UNLV praised for creating master’s degree program in gambling law

    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 […]

    Terrorism Risk Insurance Reauthorization Passes Congress, Will Provide Much-Needed Certainty to Gaming Industry

    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, […]

    American Gaming Association Congratulates UNLV on Creating New Program to Study Gaming Law and Regulation

    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 […]

    American Gaming Association Urges New Congress to Act Now on Terrorism Risk Insurance

    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 […]

    Casino report sees wide economic benefits from gambling in Missouri

    Missouri’s 13 casinos contributed more than $3.4 billion to the state’s economy last year and reduced its unemployment rate by more than 1 percent, according to a report issued Wednesday by the American Gaming Association. A similar report earlier this month put the contribution of Kansas’ three big casinos to their state’s economy at $673 […]

    Missouri gambling injects big boost into state’s economy

    Missouri casinos generated $2 billion in revenue in 2013, but their economic impact was much greater, The Kansas City Starreports. For the first time, the American Gaming Association is taking a closer look at the economic impact of casinos. The association is looking beyond a casino’s direct employment, revenue and gaming taxes, and is considering other aspects, such […]