American Gaming Association News

4 Mar 2022
The American Gaming Association voiced its support for bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressional Gaming Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Dina Titus and Guy Reschenthaler to raise the antiquated slot tax threshold to $5,000.
24 Feb 2022
This week's news focuses on the record breaking revenue generated by gambling in the U.S. Plus, the huge profits already being generated from sports betting in the U.S. are attracting all sorts.
15 Feb 2022
The industry closed the year on a high note, setting an all-time quarterly revenue record in Q4 2021 of $14.31 billion, surpassing the previous high-water mark of $13.93 billion set in Q3 2021.
8 Feb 2022
A record 31.4 million American adults plan to bet on Super Bowl LVI, a 35% increase from 2021, according to new American Gaming Association research.
29 Dec 2021
American Gaming Association President and CEO Bill Miller issued a statement on the passing of Senator Harry Reid.
17 Nov 2021
J. Todd catches up with Casey Clark, Senior Vice President for Strategic Communications at the American Gaming Association, while attending the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas this past October.
17 Nov 2021
SBC Summit North America is set to feature a speaker lineup that includes high-level representatives of all the major sports betting and iGaming operators in the region.
9 Nov 2021
With $38.67 billion in revenue through the first nine months of the year, the industry has already passed revenue generated for the full year 2020 and is on pace to smash its annual record of $43.65 billion, set in 2019.
5 Oct 2021
The AGA's newly launched Gaming CEO Outlook shows confidence in expanded industry growth, with almost half of AGA-member CEOs expecting improved business conditions into 2022.
29 Sep 2021
The inaugural edition features the GPWA's Gary Trask and the APCW's J. Todd discussing the upcoming gaming conferences, including the iGB events in Amsterdam and the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas.
23 Sep 2021
The partnership, announced as part of Responsible Gaming Education Week, will include Global Payments incorporating Have A Game Plan into its social media channels and customer-facing marketing.
20 Sep 2021
Research from the American Gaming Association shows that two-thirds of adults view the industry as a positive economic contributor and 73% support legalized sports betting in their state.
14 Sep 2021
The American Gaming Association announced the Gaming Hall of Fame classes of 2020 and 2021, recognizing leaders who have distinguished themselves through significant contributions to the gaming industry.
9 Sep 2021
Hard Rock International’s Jim Allen, MGM Resorts International’s Bill Hornbuckle, and Wynn Resort’s Matt Maddox will be welcomed to the keynote stage when G2E 2021 returns to Las Vegas from 4-7 October.
7 Sep 2021
A record 45.2 million Americans plan to wager on the 2021 National Football League season. Compared to last year, 36% more Americans will place a bet on the league’s games this season.
31 Aug 2021
The October gaming industry gathering in Las Vegas will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination in order to attend the 2021 show.