American Gaming Association

AGA Commends New York, Delaware Legislators

In the past week, legislators in Delaware and New York have acted to help ensure gaming facilities in each state can maintain competitiveness, support jobs and stay economically healthy. In New York last Friday, legislation to allow racinos to operate during hours that meet market demand and...

American Gaming Association Launches Effort to Promote Gaming

The American Gaming Association today launched its most aggressive effort ever to promote the value of the gaming industry, combat outdated stereotypes and pave the way for gaming’s next generation where regulatory policy must encourage innovation and financial efficiencies.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...

AGA Mourns Loss of Gaming Industry Giant Burton Cohen

Burton Cohen was a giant in our industry who made countless contributions to the growth and success of gaming. The AGA was proud to recognize Burton when we inducted him into the Gaming Hall of Fame nearly 20 years ago, yet Las Vegas and the entire gaming industry remain indebted to him for his decades of leadership. The industry's thoughts are with Burton's family...

AGA Voices Concern with “Responsible Gaming Framework”

Launching a new effort to inform state-level gaming policy, American Gaming Association’s President and CEO Geoff Freeman submitted comments to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission on Friday regarding its proposed draft “Responsible Gaming Framework.” AGA's comments were critical...

Players Earn “License to Drive” in 16th Annual AGEM/AGA Golf Classic

Players in the AGEM/AGA Golf Classic Presented by JCM Global are earning their “license to drive” at the 16th annual event. Organizers are celebrating 16 successful years of the high-profile affair with new challenges and more fun. Event producer Tom Nieman of JCM Global said, “We’re celebrating our...

G2E Asia Earns UFI Approval

Global Gaming Expo (G2E) announced today that its sister event G2E Asia has been approved by UFI the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry.  G2E Asia, held annually in Macau, is the renowned trade event for the Asian gaming industry and largest regional sourcing platform for global gaming and...

AGA Announces Significant Staff Additions

The American Gaming Association (AGA) today announced five significant staff additions, providing a jolt of industry experience and political savvy. The new staff members are part of a reorganization placing an emphasis on proactive, campaign-style trade association advocacy. "These extremely talented new members of our team will help us build off the success the AGA has enjoyed and pivot to our...

G2E Aligns Industry Forces Behind Japan Conference

Global Gaming Expo (G2E) announced today that it has aligned the industry's most significant forces behind a Japan educational conference should the recently submitted Integrated Resort Acceleration Legislation bill pass in Japan in the coming year. The American Gaming Association (AGA) and Reed Exhibitions (Reed Expo)-organizers of the G2E family of events-partnered with Union Gaming to bring a one-of-a-kind symposium...

Three Companies Join AGA Board

The American Gaming Association (AGA) today announced that three of the most recognized names in the gaming business, Wynn Resorts, Station Casinos and Churchill Downs Inc., have joined nearly a dozen other top gaming industry companies on the AGA 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 CEO Geoff Freeman.

iGaming North America Gains Support From AGA

The iGaming North America Conference (March 19-21, 2014) announced today a strategic marketing partnership with the American Gaming Association (AGA) as well as confirming President and CEO Geoff Freeman to speak at the event. Representing the interests of gaming operators and suppliers since 1995, the AGA serves as an advocate advancing the interests of the industry.  Geoff Freeman is the President...