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US – AGA publishes updated anti-money laundering best practices
The American Gaming Association (AGA) released the third edition of its Best Practices for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance resource today. The updated document—reviewed and revised by the country’s top compliance professionals—builds on the gaming industry’s AML leadership and reflect new laws, technologies and indicators of criminal activity. “As the methods and sophistication of financial crimes…
US – AGEM & AGA Golf Classic Raises $180,000 for the ICRG
The AGEM & AGA Golf Classic Presented by JCM Global came roaring back in 2022, raising $180,000 for the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG). To date, the event has raised nearly $2.5 million to support the ICRG and its research into problem gambling. “I would like to acknowledge the amazing partnership that we have…
US – Best ever May sees US commercial gaming on track for record breaking year
March, April, and May have been the three most lucrative months of gaming revenue in North America’s history with each month flying past GGR of $5bn. It means the US commercial sector is well on its was to a record-setting yearly revenue with GGR in the first five months hitting $24.39bn, marking an increase of 20.6 per…
US – AGA applauds Congressional letter calling for DOJ action on illegal, offshore operators
American Gaming Association (AGA) President and CEO Bill Miller issued the following statement on the Congressional letter to the Department of Justice encouraging illegal market investigation and enforcement action: “Offshore gambling websites are a significant threat to consumer protections and the economic benefits legal gaming provides for communities across the country. Eradicating these websites, and all forms of…
US – AGA publishes guide to combat human trafficking in gaming
The American Gaming Association (AGA) released a new resource, Preventing and Combating Human Trafficking in the Gaming Industry, a first step from its newly founded Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force which aims to bolster gaming industry efforts. “The AGA, our members, and the entire gaming industry are committed to stamping out all forms of human trafficking,” said…
US – AGA warns Massachusetts over banning college bets, restricting ads and taxing too high
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has warned the Massachusetts General Court over banning bets on collegiate sporting events, placing restrictions on advertising, and opting for a tax rate too high for operators. AGA President Bill Miller said: “Prohibiting wagers on collegiate sports would not only hinder the growth and development of a legal sports betting…
US – 23rd Annual AGEM & AGA Golf Classic Presented by JCM Global will be Un-fore-gettable
The annual AGEM & AGA Golf Classic Presented by JCM Global is shaping up to be an un-fore-gettable day. The fundraising event is scheduled for May 11, 2022, at Cascata Golf Club in Boulder City, Nevada. The Golf Classic benefits the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) and their mission to advance research, education, and…
US – US casinos off to a flier with 22 states up in January
Following a record-breaking 2021, US casino revenue in January reached $4.43bn, the industry’s fastest-ever start to a year, according to American Gaming Association’s (AGA) Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker. The tracker features state-by-state and nationwide financial performance data with breakdowns for individual gaming verticals, and the latest edition includes comparisons to January 2020, as COVID-19 continued to impact the commercial gaming revenue market…
US – AGA commends bipartisan legislation to raise slot tax threshold
The American Gaming Association (AGA) voiced its support for bipartisan legislation introduced today by Congressional Gaming Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Dina Titus (D-NV) and Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) to raise the antiquated slot tax threshold to $5,000 and provide a mechanism for future increases based on inflation. The current $1,200 slot tax threshold has not been adjusted for…
