Industry
November 19, 2025
AGA Names Delaware North CEO Lou Jacobs as Chair
The American Gaming Association (AGA) announced that its board of directors has named Louis “Lou” M. Jacobs as its new chair, replacing Michael Rumbolz. The association clarified that Jacobs’ tenure will kick off in January 2026. AGA Names Gaming & Hospitality Veteran as Chair The AGA noted that Jacobs, who is currently serving as chief […]
Sports
November 18, 2025
FanDuel and DraftKings Exit AGA as Talks Expose Rift Over Event Contracts
FanDuel and DraftKings have ended their ties with the American Gaming Association (AGA). This split shows a big change in the evolving link between old-school gambling groups and firms moving into prediction markets overseen by federal rules. Departure of FanDuel and DraftKings Signals a Power Shift in the Betting Industry FanDuel and DraftKings left after […]
Industry
November 7, 2025
US Gaming Industry Rebounds as Executive Optimism Rises
According to the American Gaming Association’s (АGА) Gaming Industry Outlook survey, executives expressed optimism about the key performance indicators of the US gaming industry. Industry leaders pointed to rising revenues, stronger balance sheets, increased consumer activity, and reduced promotional spending as signs of the sector’s overall strength. Gambling Honchos’ Optimism About the Sector Rises, Survey […]
Industry
October 31, 2025
AGA Highlights Strong Public Support for Regulated Gaming
The American Gaming Association (AGA) announced that a record-breaking number of Americans enjoyed regulated gambling in 2025. The organization attributed this to a variety of factors, including the industry’s growth, economic contributions, and continued commitment to responsible gaming. A Record-Breaking Number of Players Gambled The AGA said that its annual survey has highlighted record-breaking casino […]
Industry
September 25, 2025
AGA Webinar: Innovation Drives New Era in Responsible Gaming
Introduced as a “forward-looking panel featuring leading gaming suppliers who are advancing responsible gaming through product design, data solutions and collaborative innovation”, the American Gaming Association’s latest webinar made one thing clear: the industry’s approach to responsible play is evolving, and innovation is at the center. In his opening remarks, AGA’s senior vice president of […]
Industry
September 11, 2025
Americans Say Prediction Markets Should Be Regulated, AGA Research Finds
According to a report by the American Gaming Association (AGA), research shows strong public support for regulating sports event contracts offered through prediction markets, similarly to other forms of legal, state-regulated sports betting. Americans Say Prediction Markets Should Be Regulated by State Authorities YouGov conducted an online survey on behalf of the AGA from August […]
Sports
September 4, 2025
Gambling Isn’t Bad If Done Responsibly, Says Leading US Trade Group
The American Gaming Association has said that there is nothing wrong with a flutter, as long as those who engage in the activity do so “responsibly.” The words, stated by President Bill Miller for an op-ed piece in the USA Today, come in time for Responsible Gaming Education Month. American Gaming Association Urges Responsible Gambling […]
Industry
August 13, 2025
Illegal Gambling Remains Strong, AGA Report Reveals
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has analyzed new data about Americans’ gambling habits, revealing that approximately a third of all bets are placed with illegal operators. Despite the rapid growth of the legal gaming industry, some players continue to play with unregulated companies for a variety of reasons. The Illegal Market Has Grown Although Its […]
Industry
August 4, 2025
AGA Report Reveals 90% Players See Sweepstakes as Gambling
A new American Gaming Association (AGA) study finds that the vast majority of sweepstakes casino players view the activity as gambling. In addition, the spending habits and demographics of said players closely mirror those of real-money iGaming users. AGA Study Finds Majority of Players See No Difference Between Sweepstakes and Gambling Based on Sensor Tower […]
Industry
July 24, 2025
AGA: US Gaming Revenue Set a New Record in May
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has published its Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker, providing insights into the performance of the US casino industry in May. While the AGA has yet to release the exact sports betting figures, the overall gaming revenue continued to grow. All But Two States Reported GGR Increases The data compiled by the […]
