American Gaming Association News

11 Oct 2025
The American Gaming Association, in partnership with the Indian Gaming Association, held a remembrance on Monday at G2E in Las Vegas to honor the late Chairman Ernest L. Stevens, Jr., who passed away suddenly on 26 September.
10 Oct 2025
This week's event in Las Vegas welcomed approximately 25,000 industry leaders and professionals from across the globe, underscoring G2E’s role as the premier industry event.
10 Sep 2025
Americans overwhelmingly recognize sports events contracts as gambling, not financial instruments. 85% say sports events contracts are most like gambling, while only 6% believe they are most like a financial instrument.
13 Aug 2025
A new analysis from the American Gaming Association finds that Americans wager a total $673.6 billion annually with illegal and unregulated gambling operators, diverting activity away from licensed operators.
15 Jul 2025
The American Gaming Association announced the 2025 inductees into the Gaming Hall of Fame, recognizing three individuals whose careers have profoundly shaped the legal gaming industry.
8 Jul 2025
The anticipated competition in October will bring together top casino dealers across the U.S. to compete for the title of the best dealer in America.
25 Jun 2025
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Global Gaming Expo will convene at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas from 6-9 October.
14 Mar 2025
Next week, March Madness will be in full swing and betting on the men’s basketball tournament is expected to increase in the U.S.
13 Mar 2025
The American Gaming Association estimates that Americans will legally wager $3.1 billion on the men’s and women’s college basketball tournaments this year, up from $2.7 billion in 2024.
21 Feb 2025
In addition to two major jackpots, this week's news included gambling in the U.S. continuing to flourish as 2024 figures showed increases across several verticals.
20 Feb 2025
Total revenue from land-based casino games, sports betting and iGaming reached $71.92 billion for the calendar year, a 7.5% increase over the previous record set in 2023.
20 Feb 2025
The Social Gaming Association has issued a strong rebuke of the American Gaming Association's recent criticisms of the social sweepstakes industry.
22 Nov 2024
This week's news includes U.S. commercial gaming revenues continuing to rise, and iGaming in Michigan setting a record last month.
21 Nov 2024
Through the first nine months of the year, nationwide commercial gaming revenue stands at $53.24 billion, pacing 8% ahead of 2023 and putting the industry on track for a fourth straight record revenue year.
16 Oct 2024
The American Gaming Association, European Casino Association, and the Betting & Gaming Council announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding for a collaboration grounded in shared industry values and priorities.
14 Oct 2024
Last week's event saw an increase in attendance year-over-year, showcased exhibitors from 117 countries, territories, and regions with regulated gaming jurisdictions, and featured over 100 education sessions.