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France – European Casino Association’s annual Industry Forum to be held in Cannes
The ECA’s annual Industry Forum, gathering high-level representatives from the licensed land-based casino industry across Europe, will take place in the charming destination of Cannes-Mandelieu on June 25 to 26. This year, the European Casino Association’s (ECA) Industry Forum will be held in the stunning waterfront Royal Casino JOA de Mandelieu in Cannes. The two-day…
US – AGEM Index increases in May
The AGEM Index increased in May 2019 by 6.65 points to 483.00 points, a 1.4 per cent gain from April 2019. The AGEM Index’s April 2019 growth was driven by an 11.7 percent increase in the stock price of Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL), which rose from AU$ $26.08 to AU$29.12. The stock was responsible…
Belgium – ESSA relaunches as the International Betting Integrity Association
Betting integrity body ESSA has relaunched as the International Betting Integrity Association with immediate effect. The move highlights the association’s desire to better reflect the global debate around betting and integrity issues and their leading role in that discussion. The association will continue to represent many of the largest regulated sports betting operators in the…
Belgium – ECA to highlight the licensed casino industry’s positive impact
The European Casino Association (ECA), representing the licensed land-based casino industry in Europe, is launching a campaign highlighting the positive impact of the licensed industry for economies and societies. The underlying evidence was identified through the first-ever comprehensive economic impact study of the industry in Europe. The report and campaign will highlight areas, such as…
US – AGEM hails passage of bill to expand Nevada’s gaming technology workforce
The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) has welcomed the passage by the Nevada Legislature of Assembly Bill 221 that expands the state’s technology and manufacturing workforce by giving those 18 to 20 years legal status as a “gaming employee” working for slot machine, systems, table game and component suppliers. Previously, Nevada statute prohibited any…
US – AGEM announces five new members join organisation
The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the membership applications of five new companies, bringing the trade group comprised of the world’s leading gaming suppliers to a total of 175 members, an all-time high for the organisation. The new AGEM members are: Butler Snow LLP, based…
US – Gaming’s manufacturing sector generates economic impact of $55.8bn
The global gaming supplier industry generated a total economic impact of $55.8bn, supported more than 202,000 employees, including 61,700 direct employees, and supported a total of $14.1bn in wages and salaries during 2018, according to a comprehensive report released today by the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM). The report titled “Impact Analysis: Global Gaming…
US – AGA releases Comprehensive Industry Responsibility Report
The American Gaming Association and the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation Corporate Citizenship Center today announced the release of first-of-its-kind research analysing the scope of the US casino gaming industry’s community impact and commitment to communities, employees and customers. Gaming industry respondents reported $367m in charitable giving last year, 93 per cent have comprehensive recycling…
US – IGT’s Luke Orchard takes lead role at AGEM
Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) Announces Results of Officer Elections; Orchard Ascends to President Position The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers’ (AGEM) Board of the Directors has elected a new slate of officers under the leadership of a new President with Luke Orchard, Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance & Risk Management Officer for IGT…
