Tag Archives: American Gaming Association
US – AGA welcomes congress approval of TRIA
The American Gaming Association has applauded congresses decision to approve the Terrorism Risk Insurance Reauthorization saying it will provide much-needed certainty to gaming industry. AGA President and CEO Geoff Freeman said: “We’re pleased that Congress has heard our message on the importance of reauthorising TRIA on a multi-year basis, a vital tool that ensures economic…
US – American Gaming Association grows membership
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has announced the addition of six board members and three general members as a part of a new membership structure approved by the AGA Board of Directors in late 2014. The AGA is seeking to unify the gaming industry and is doing so through a policy of inclusivity and transparency….
US – US gaming employs more than air transportation industry
For the first time ever, a new study conducted by Oxford Economics examines the vast, positive economic impact of the gaming industry on Nevada’s economy, including the stat that the US gaming industry employs more people than the air transportation industry. The American Gaming Association (AGA) released the first-of-its-kind study, which measures the industry’s significant…
US – AGA releases Anti-Money Laundering Best Practices
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has released a comprehensive set of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Best Practices to guide the efforts of casinos to protect the US financial system and national security from money laundering and other forms of illicit finance. TheAGA’s Best Practices for Anti-Money Laundering Compliance are the result of more than a year…
US – G2E to feature Adelson, Graf, Hart, Murren, Odell and Wynn
The American Gaming Association (AGA) and Reed Exhibitions have announced that the gaming industry’s 14th annual trade show in Las Vegas will unite the greatest collection of industry leaders in the show’s history this fall. The list includes Sheldon Adelson, Thomas Graf, Patti Hart, Jim Murren, Jamie Odell and Steve Wynn. The annual event—known as…
US – AGA launches most aggressive campaign to promote gaming’s good
The American Gaming Association has launched its most aggressive effort ever to promote the value of the gaming industry, combat outdated stereotypes and pave the way for gaming’s next generation where regulatory policy must encourage innovation and financial efficiencies. The AGA’s “Get to Know Gaming” campaign will tell the story of gaming’s impact on communities…
US – Raft of appointments as AGA shapes up for 2014
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has announced five significant staff additions, providing a jolt of industry experience and political savvy. The new staff members are part of a reorganisation placing an emphasis on proactive, campaign-style trade association advocacy. AGA President and CEO Geoff Freeman said: “These extremely talented new members of our team will help us…
US – Wynn, Station and Churchill Downs join AGA board
Three of the most recognised names in the gaming business, Wynn Resorts, Station Casinos and Churchill Downs, have joined nearly a dozen other top gaming industry companies on the American Gaming Association’s board of directors. “This is a critical step in the AGA’s evolution as a representative of the entire gaming industry,” said AGA President and…
