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The '''American Gaming Association''' ('''AGA''') is a |
The '''American Gaming Association''' ('''AGA''') is a United States gambling [[industry association]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/04/business/04gambling.html |work=New York Times |title=Casinos Now See Online Gambling as a Better Bet |author= Barry Meier |date=October 3, 2010}}</ref> It was founded in 1994 with the goal of promoting, educating and [[lobbying]] on behalf of the [[Gambling in the United States|gambling industry]] through education and advocacy. The AGA's offices are located in [[Washington, D.C.]]. |
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The AGA addresses federal legislative and regulatory issues affecting its members and their employees and customers, such as federal taxation, regulatory issues, and travel and tourism matters. It also attempts to serve as the |
The AGA addresses federal legislative and regulatory issues affecting its members and their employees and customers, such as federal taxation, regulatory issues, and travel and tourism matters. It also attempts to serve as the gambling industry's information clearinghouse, providing the public, the media and decision makers timely, accurate gambling industry data. AGA members include major [[casino]] operators, financial and professional service companies, suppliers of gambling products, and representatives of state or regional gaming associations. |
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Each year the AGA sponsors a major gaming trade show, the [[Global Gaming Expo]]. |
Each year the AGA sponsors a major gaming trade show, the [[Global Gaming Expo]]. |
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Revision as of 18:20, 27 October 2017
The American Gaming Association (AGA) is a United States gambling industry association.[1] It was founded in 1994 with the goal of promoting, educating and lobbying on behalf of the gambling industry through education and advocacy. The AGA's offices are located in Washington, D.C..
The AGA addresses federal legislative and regulatory issues affecting its members and their employees and customers, such as federal taxation, regulatory issues, and travel and tourism matters. It also attempts to serve as the gambling industry's information clearinghouse, providing the public, the media and decision makers timely, accurate gambling industry data. AGA members include major casino operators, financial and professional service companies, suppliers of gambling products, and representatives of state or regional gaming associations.
Each year the AGA sponsors a major gaming trade show, the Global Gaming Expo.
Frank Fahrenkopf, a former chairman of the Republican Party, was the AGA's president from its inception until his retirement in mid-2013.[2] Geoff Freeman, head of the U.S. Travel Association, was selected by the AGA board in April 2013 to replace Fahrenkopf. [3]
See also
Notes
- ^ Barry Meier (October 3, 2010). "Casinos Now See Online Gambling as a Better Bet". New York Times.
- ^ Bill O’Driscoll (January 8, 2013). "American Gaming Association chief to step down in June". USA Today.
- ^ Byron Tau and Anna Palmer (April 15, 2013). "Freeman to American Gaming Association - Mack moves to Liberty Partners Group - IBM leaders to lobby on the hill - Exxon hires Capitol Hill Consulting Group". Politico.com. Retrieved September 19, 2013.