LAS VEGAS – Global Gaming Expo 2016 (G2E), the world’s premier international gaming trade show and conference presented by the American Gaming Association (AGA), attracted nearly 26,000 gaming professionals, an increase of six percent in attendance over last year. G2E 2016 showcased the evolving innovation in the industry, discussions about legalizing sports betting nationwide and ways […]
Washington, DC – The American Gaming Association (AGA), in partnership with leading industry experts, has been selected by a popular vote for a first-of-its-kind panel discussion on regulated sports betting at the 2017 South by Southwest (SXSW) conference. The panel, “Sports Betting: No Longer Taboo for Leagues?” will explore major sports leagues’ long opposition to […]
Washington, DC – American Gaming Association (AGA) President and CEO Geoff Freeman released the following after the Nevada Legislature approved funding for a new stadium in Las Vegas: “Today the Nevada Legislature took an important step in bringing America’s favorite sport to Las Vegas by approving funding for a new NFL stadium. “The legislature’s action signals that […]
Philadelphia – The American Gaming Association (AGA) today convened a roundtable forum at SugarHouse Casino in Philadelphia, bringing together gaming executives, Philadelphia-area business and community leaders, federal, state and local elected officials to discuss the significant contributions of gaming to the city. Pennsylvania’s 12 casinos are responsible for over $6 billion in economic activity and […]
By Kathleen E. Carey PHILADELPHIA – Casino executives joined elected officials at the SugarHouse casino Thursday morning to tout the benefits of gaming in Pennsylvania, right on the heels of a state Supreme Court decision that if left unremedied could siphon millions from gaming taxes that have been distributed to host communities. “This industry has delivered […]
By David Purdum Former NBA commissioner David Stern, speaking to a crowd at the American Gaming Association’s Global Gaming Expo on Thursday in Las Vegas, said the notion that gambling will lead to bad things is “outdated.” “Let’s not talk about the ‘evils’ of gambling when it comes to sports,” Stern said. “The industry has come […]
LAS VEGAS – NBA Commissioner Emeritus David J. Stern was the final featured speaker at the American Gaming Association’s Global Gaming Expo 2016 (G2E), where he discussed the benefits of legalizing sports betting and how it will ultimately protect the integrity of sports. G2E is the world’s largest casino-gaming conference and took place from September […]
Washington, DC – Leading voices from the United Kingdom have released new information detailing how a legal, regulated sports betting market will enhance the integrity of sports in the United States, not diminish it as outdated myths have long suggested. Dr. David Forrest and Rick Parry, two leading experts within the UK sports betting world, […]
Washington, DC – Leading voices in law enforcement today issued five recommendations for addressing the $150 billion illegal sports betting market that funds dangerous criminal enterprises and threatens the integrity of sports. Among the recommendations from the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) Illegal Gambling Advisory Board is a call for Congress to repeal the federal ban […]
By Josh Peter A gambling advisory board chaired by a former FBI deputy director recommended on Wednesday ending the federal ban against sports betting. States should have the right to decide whether to offer sports betting, recommended a board comprised of former top law enforcement officers. Sports gambling outside of Las Vegas currently is prohibited […]