Tag Archives: American Gaming Association
US – AGA launches joint initiative with FBI
The AGA’s plan to crack down on illegal gambling has received support from the FBI, the nation’s top law enforcement and national security agency, who is explaining how its Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) can be put to good use. The IC3 is the FBI’s national platform for receiving information on any cyber-affiliated crime. It’s…
US – AGA says current sports betting approach is unsustainable
Following months of study and deliberation, the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) Board of Directors have issued a set of recommendations that mark a major shift in the industry’s approach to sports betting, which is currently illegal in all but four states. AGA will build a broad coalition that will determine whether a rational alternative to…
US – AGA to induct three to Gaming Hall of Fame
The American Gaming Association (AGA) will induct three honorees into the Gaming Hall of Fame’s Class of 2015: Victor Salerno of William Hill US, Lynn Valbuena of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and Navegante Group founder Larry J. Woolf. The inductees will be honored at an invitation-only ceremony Wednesday, September 30 at MGM…
US – AGA highlights problem of illegal NFL betting
One day before the NFL season kicks off, the American Gaming Association (AGA) is estimating that sports fans will wager $95bn on NFL and college football games this season. The vast majority, US$93bn of wagers, will be placed illegally. Just under $2bn will be wagered at sports books in Nevada. On last season’s Super Bowl…
US – AGA applauds New Americans Success Act of 2015
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has applauded the introduction of the New Americans Success Act of 2015 by Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) and Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-CA) that improves immigrants’ access to English language and civic programs to help them fully contribute to society and the nation’s economy. The new bipartisan legislation has been introduced…
US – AGA welcomes Japanese Prime Minister to Washington
Following the latest move for Japan to legalise casinos, the American Gaming Association welcomed Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and members of the Diet to Washington, DC. The AGA is playing a leading role in informing lawmakers about the casino industry and its potential role in Japanese economic and tourism development, including hosting a May 1…
US – AGA invite authorities to ‘Stop Illegal Gambling’
American Gaming Associations (AGA) President and CEO Geoff Freeman has invited attorneys general, police chiefs and other top law enforcement officials to partner with the AGA in its “Stop Illegal Gambling – Play it Safe” initiative. Mr. Freeman spoke at Beau Rivage in Biloxi during the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) Presidential Initiative Summit….
US – AGA welcomes eleven new members
On the heels of a significant shift in its membership and governance structure, the American Gaming Association (AGA) has welcomed five new board members: The Cordish Company, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Global Cash Access, Novomatic and Vantiv Gaming Solutions. The AGA also added six general members: Casino City Press, Fantini Research, FPL Advisory Group,…
US – American Gaming Association questions IRS proposal
The American Gaming Association (AGA) is expressing serious concerns with a potential Internal Revenue Service (IRS) proposal that could aim to reduce the tax reporting thresholds for casino visitors from $1,200 to $600 for gaming winnings. The IRS issued proposed regulations and an official Notice updating the tax information reporting rules for players’ slot winnings…
