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AGA Endorses the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act

The American Gaming Association (AGA) hailed the efforts for providing comprehensive relief and support for the gambling industry through the introduction of the bipartisan Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act. Such legislation will help “expedite the recovery” of the gaming sector, AGA outlined. Support Measures for Businesses and Employees Introduced by US Senators Catherine Cortez […]
AGA Endorses the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act
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Casino

AGA Warns No Federal Aid Is Coming for Casinos before Elections

The American Gaming Association has warned the casino industry not to expect additional financial relief until after the elections in November. Casinos to Receive Further Economic Stimulus Only After Elections With the casino industry suffering gigantic losses across the United States, the promise of federal aid has been welcomed by businesses and the industry’s trade […]
AGA Warns No Federal Aid Is Coming for Casinos before Elections
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Sports

NASCAR First to Back AGA Responsible Gambling Campaign

NASCAR becomes the first sports league to officially back the American Gaming Association Have a Game Plan responsible gambling campaign in the United States. NASCAR Endorses AGA’s Responsible Gambling Mission The American Gaming Association (AGA) has announced its first partnership with the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) in a bid to educate […]
NASCAR First to Back AGA Responsible Gambling Campaign
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AGA Launches New Marketing Code, William Hill to Oversee It

The American Gaming Association (AGA) has introduced a new binding code of conduct that sets new standards for responsible advertisement among the organization’s members, and specifically for their sportsbook product. According to AGA’s code of conduct, entitled Responsible Marketing Code for Sports Wagering, messages may not promote irresponsible or excessive participation in sports betting contests. […]
AGA Launches New Marketing Code, William Hill to Oversee It
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Sports

AGA Expects 33.2m Americans to Bet on the NFL 2020/21 Season

An estimated 33.2 million US residents will bet on the NFL 2020/21 season this year. In comparison, 40 million adults bet during NFL 2019/20.   AGA Reveals Number of Expected Sports Bettors for 2020/21 NFL Season A new survey released by the American Gaming Association (AGA) has revealed that 13% of American adults are planning […]
AGA Expects 33.2m Americans to Bet on the NFL 2020/21 Season
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Business

July Gaming GGR Higher Than Previous 3 Months Total

The American Gaming Association (AGA) released its Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker report for July, showing the gradual recovery for the industry from its lows in April and May continued. Commercial gross gaming revenue (GGR) for the industry nationwide posted a third consecutive month of growth following the height of the coronavirus-induced shutdown of properties. A […]
July Gaming GGR Higher Than Previous 3 Months Total
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Business

US Casino Gambling Revenue in Second Quarter Crashes by 79% Report Says

With commercial casino gambling revenue declining 79% in the second quarter, the gaming industry in the USA has begun recovering, exploring new and innovative solutions and marketing opportunities to attract patrons back. Second Quarter Commercial Casino Revenue Slumps New data provided by the American Gaming Association (AGA) shows that casinos in the United States saw […]
US Casino Gambling Revenue in Second Quarter Crashes by 79% Report Says
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Casino

Michigan Casinos Contribute $6.3B Annually, AGA Reports

$6.3 billion is the estimated annual impact from casinos in Michigan, a research by the American Gaming Association (AGA) shows. The state’s 24 tribal and 3 commercial casinos generate to the extent of $1.3 billion per year in taxes and tribal revenue sharing, supporting 37,911 jobs and $2.1 billion annually in wages. Casinos Spurred Economic […]
Michigan Casinos Contribute $6.3B Annually, AGA Reports
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Legal

US Senate Committee Hears Argument For and Against Collegiate Sports Betting

A debate was held to discuss whether allowing bets on collegiate sports would erode the integrity of the sports. Betting on College Sports Puts Sports Integrity at Risk College sports betting is slowly being legalized across the United States. The practice has sparked a debate about the morality of the practice so much that the […]
US Senate Committee Hears Argument For and Against Collegiate Sports Betting
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Casino

AGA: Bettors Turn to Legal Betting, Quit Offshore Operators

The American Gaming Association (AGA) has analyzed consumer behavior in 2019, indicating that consumers would much rather opt for a legal sports betting operator than an illegal one. AGA Reports Shift in Consumer Perception of Illegal Betting A new report by the American Gaming Association (AGA) has analyzed consumer behavior in 2019, which is the […]
AGA: Bettors Turn to Legal Betting, Quit Offshore Operators