The American Gaming Association (AGA) today announced the formation of its Illegal Gambling Advisory Board as part of its “Stop Illegal Gambling – Play it Safe” initiative. The new Board met for the first time today at the AGA’s office in Washington, DC. Members of the Board will provide advice regarding industry efforts to develop actionable tools for law enforcement and to reduce the demand through public awareness; guide partnerships with law enforcement at the local, state, federal and international level; and provide strategies and perspective on necessary steps to plug existing holes in enforcement efforts. “We’re fortunate that five of the most well-respected…

Gaming Intelligence – Divisions between members over the regulation of online gambling in the US have seen the American Gaming Association (AGA) withdraw from lobbying efforts to legalise iGaming. The association’s chief executive Geoff Freeman explained that it would no longer lobby in favour of online gaming and recommend that companies should work in their own separate coalitions. He said that the decision was taken “in keeping with the AGA’s core mission of bringing the industry together on issues of common cause.” FULL STORY (SUBSCRIPTION)

This Week in Gambling – J Todd recently caught up with the new President of the American Gaming Association, Geoff Freeman. The two spoke at the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, about the future of the industry and the changing role of the AGA. Among specific topics of discussion was the about face withing the AGA over the past several years from opposition of online gaming to fully embracing the opportunities that technology can offer for gaming. . . Las Vegas Review Journal – The collegiality developed within the gaming industry as casino companies weathered the economic downturn…

The Washington, D.C.-based American Gaming Association (AGA) announced Tuesday it would add three new members, including Wynn Resorts Ltd. and Station Casinos. Racetrack and casino operator Churchill Downs Inc. also will join the organization, which represents the commercial gaming industry on Capitol Hill. All three companies will add representatives to American Gaming Association’s board of directors. Wynn Resorts Chairman Steve Wynn is expected to join the board. The move would mark Wynn’s return to the organization that he helped found in June 1995. Wynn left the organization after the sale of Mirage Resorts to the then-MGM Grand Corp. in 1999….

From This Week in Gambling – We catch up with Mr. Fahrenkopf, outgoing President of the American Gaming Association, at the iGaming Super Show as he heads for retirement. Take a few moments to hear his thoughts on where the industry is heading over the next several years, and his plans for the future.  .   WATCH OUR INTERVIEW WITH FORMER AGA PRESIDENT FRANK FAHRENKOPF