The American Gaming Association (AGA) has appointed Maureen Beddis as senior vice president, membership and events. In this new role, she will lead AGA member relations, business development and events including Global Gaming Expo (G2E). “We’re delighted to welcome Maureen to the AGA at this critical time for our association and industry,” said AGA president and CEO Bill Miller. “Maureen’s […]

The American Gaming Association (AGA) has announced the Gaming Hall of Fame Class of 2022, honouring three leaders for their noteworthy contributions to the industry. The first is Gavin Isaacs, former President and CEO, Scientific Games Corporation and current Chairman, Games Global. Isaacs helped form the American gaming landscape by serving as a top executive at several of the country’s […]

Nationwide commercial gaming revenue totalled $14.31 billion in Q1 2022, according to the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker. This sets a new Q1 record and nearly matches the all-time quarterly record, which was just set in Q4 2021 ($14.35B). The strong start to the year was punctuated by March’s revenue performance of $5.31 billion. The month marked […]

Nationwide commercial gaming revenue reached a new quarterly record of $13.89 billion in Q3 2021, according the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker. The new high marks the second consecutive quarter of record US commercial gaming performance. With $38.67 billion in revenue through the first nine months of the year, the industry has already passed revenue generated for […]

The American Gaming Association (AGA) has announced the Gaming Hall of Fame classes of 2020 and 2021, recognising leaders who have distinguished themselves through significant contributions to the gaming industry. “Each of these pioneers has left a unique, indelible mark on our industry,” said AGA President and CEO Bill Miller. “Under their leadership, tribal gaming has boomed, professional sports leagues […]

U.S. commercial gaming revenue reached $13.6 billion in Q2 2021, marking a new industry record, according to the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker. The total bested the previous record — $11.1 billion set in Q3 2019 and matched in Q1 2021—by more than 22%. With nearly $24.8 billion generated to date, 2021 is close to surpassing 2020 […]

The American Gaming Association (AGA) is recommending a new approach to national advertising campaigns in the US to allow the use of national gambling helplines. Most customers enjoy gambling as a form of entertainment—but for those who no longer find gambling fun, the more than a dozen problem gambling helplines across the country are essential services. The new AGA policy statement […]

DraftKings is to collaborate with the American Gaming Association (AGA) to promote the AGA’s Have A Game Plan. Bet Responsibly.public service campaign. DraftKings has committed to apply the campaign to many of the company’s owned channels, including at DraftKings’ retail gaming properties, to promote safer play. This collaboration marks the first time in the industry that the Have A Game […]

The American Gaming Association (AGA), with partner Reed Exhibitions, has formally announced plans to move forward with Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2021 as an in-person event with additional virtual components October 4–7, 2021 (Education: October 4-7 | Expo ­­Hall: October 5-7) at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas. Following a one-year in-person hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, G2E will coordinate […]

The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the gaming industry in 2020, causing a 31 percent drop in commercial gaming revenue and a significant shakeup in the top 20 casino markets. While the pandemic overwhelmed traditional gaming sectors, the industry experienced monumental growth in emerging verticals like sports betting and iGaming. All of last year’s shifts in the commercial […]