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    The Faces of Gaming Monthly Video Contest Rules

    OFFICIAL RULES No purchase necessary to enter or win. Must be 18 years of age or older to enter. Rules are subject to change without notice. The Faces of Gaming Monthly Video Contest (“Contest”) offered by the American Gaming Association (“Sponsor”) is designed to promote the positive effect of gaming on the careers and lives of people whose […]

    Attorney General Must Tackle Rampant Illegal Gambling Operations

    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 […]

    Super Bowl Illegal Bets to Be $3.8 Billion,Trade Group Says

    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 […]

    Illegal Super Bowl Bets to Total $3.8 Billion This Year

    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. […]

    New restaurant at the Cal reflects broader nongaming trend

    Boyd Gaming celebrated the debut of a new restaurant at its flagship downtown Las Vegas casino on Friday, one that company officials say is part of a larger strategic focus on nongambling amenities. The California Noodle House, now open at the California casino, follows the opening of a sports-focused restaurant at Boyd’s Suncoast casino last year. Both […]

    American Gaming Association Welcomes FinCEN Guidance on Sports Books, Urges Further Scrutiny of Illegal Sports Betting

    Washington, DC –American Gaming Association (AGA) President and Chief Executive Officer Geoff Freeman released the following statement after the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) released new guidance for sports book operations: “AGA members are committed to robust anti-money laundering measures in every aspect of their operations and invest significant resources to tailor risk-based compliance programs for every corner of the […]

    Gaming lobbyist group expands in membership, influence

    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 […]

    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 […]