Inside the American Gaming Association’s new headquarters in Washington are a few slot machines to entertain policymakers and other visitors. The free-play games also serve as instructional tools to teach gambling novices about the inner-workings of the casino industry. A large poker table is on order. No word yet on house rules. The offices also […]

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 […]

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 […]

NIAGARA FALLS — When it comes to any casino, or gaming in general, there really isn’t such a thing as a “sure bet.” Associates at the city’s two casinos — Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara — and the United Way of Niagara Falls and Fort Erie may beg to differ, however. When the dust […]

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 […]

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 […]