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The American Gaming Association and Reed Exhibitions today announced an expansion of their partnership with the South American Gaming Suppliers Expo (SAGSE), the largest and most important gaming trade show in Latin America. Beginning this month, SAGSE will serve as the official sales agent in Latin America for Global Gaming Expo (G2E).

At last night’s 23rd annual Gaming Hall of Fame Charity Dinner and Induction Ceremony, members of the gaming industry gathered to honor Sheldon G. Adelson, Blue Man Group, Charlie Palmer and Dr. William Eadington for their unique achievements and contributions to the gaming industry. Induction into the Gaming Hall of Fame is the highest honor accorded by the gaming-entertainment industry.

Today the American Gaming Association (AGA) announced the promotions of Keli Elkins to vice president of industry relations and Holly Wetzel to vice president of communications. “Keli and Holly’s talents have been invaluable assets to the AGA for a number of years now,” said AGA President and CEO Frank J. Fahrenkopf Jr. “They are natural leaders with a wealth of experience...

In a display of the depth of talent found in today’s gaming industry, the American Gaming Association (AGA) today awarded 13 casino operators and gaming supply companies with Gaming Voice Awards at the 11th annual AGA Communications Awards luncheon.  Winners were found in four different gaming sectors – commercial, tribal and racetrack casinos and gaming equipment manufactures.

From the floor of the Global Gaming Expo this afternoon, representatives from the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM), the American Gaming Association (AGA) and  JCM Global presented a $100,000.00 check to the National Center For Responsible Gaming (NCRG). The money was raised at the 13th annual AGEM/AGA Golf Classic Presented by...

From the floor of the Global Gaming Expo on Tuesday, October 4 at 1:45 p.m., representatives from the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM), the American Gaming Association (AGA) and JCM Global will present a $100,000.00 check to the National Center For Responsible Gaming (NCRG) from the results of the 2011 AGEM/AGA Golf Classic Presented by JCM Global.

The American Gaming Association (AGA) today announced finalists for the 2011 Gaming Voice Awards, which recognize the gaming industry’s top achievements in public relations, marketing, advertising and financial and corporate communications. The finalists, which represent 26 gaming companies, properties, suppliers and organizations from 15 states and provinces...

The head of the U.S. commercial casino industry today declared, “there are no longer any good reasons to put U.S. citizens at risk by continuing to outlaw online poker in the U.S.”  He also called on Congress to pass laws toughening enforcement against illegal online gambling operators. Frank J. Fahrenkopf Jr., president and CEO of the American Gaming Association (AGA), made the statement...

The American Gaming Association (AGA) and Reed Exhibitions announced today it will posthumously honor Martin Stern, Jr. with the Sarno Lifetime Achievement Award at Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2011. The award is being presented for Stern's work as a visionary designer of entertainment, hospitality and gaming venues that changed the landscape of Las Vegas.

The American Gaming Association (AGA)’s board of directors recently announced the election of Gavin Isaacs, CEO of Shuffle Master Inc., to the AGA board.  Adam Rosenberg, global head of the gaming group for Goldman Sachs, also was named a director-elect. Isaacs, who has more than 12 years of gaming industry experience, will serve a three-year term as a Class I member.