American Gaming Association

15th March 2023

Commercial gaming revenue grows 21.1% to $5.05bn for January

Commercial gaming revenue in the US hit a new record of $5.05bn in January, according to the American Gaming Association (AGA), with sports betting’s contribution…

23rd February 2023

Federal Bill to ban sports betting ads introduced in the US

A bill introduced into the House by democratic representative, Paul Tonko proposes a wide-reaching ban on sportsbook advertising. Entitled The Betting on Our Future Act,…

30th November 2022

US players gamble $511bn per year with unlicensed operators, report finds

A new report commissioned by the American Gaming Association has estimated the US illegal gambling market to be worth $44.2bn per year, with players betting…

22nd November 2022

Industry slams NYT sports betting coverage

On Sunday, the New York Times (NYT) published an article on sports betting lobbying efforts, which has been criticized by industry trade groups and individuals as…

15th November 2022

AGA: 20.5 million Americans will wager combined $1.8bn on World Cup

A survey commissioned by the American Gaming Association (AGA) has found that 8.0% of American adults – equating to 20.5 million people – plan on…

10th October 2022

AGA welcomes Xpoint as board-level member

Geolocation and compliance technology business Xpoint has been announced as a board-level member of the American Gaming Association (AGA). Xpoint co-founder and chief executive, Marvin…

10th October 2022

AGA expands executive team as Beddis appointed to senior membership role

The American Gaming Association (AGA) has announced the appointment of Maureen Beddis as senior vice president, membership and events. Scheduled to take on her new…

8th September 2022

AGA expects record 46.6 million Americans to bet on NFL 2022 season

A record 46.6 million American adults are expected to wager on the 2022 NFL season, up 3% on the previous year, according to new research…

12th August 2022

US commercial gaming revenue reaches record $14.81bn in Q2

Commercial gaming revenue in the US amounted to $14.81bn during the second quarter, a new record for the industry, according to the American Gaming Association…

1st April 2022

Parx commits to AGA’s responsible gambling initiative

Greenwood Racing, the parent company of Parx Casino and BetParx, has become the latest gambling business to join the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) ‘Have a…

16th March 2022

Delaware North backs AGA’s ‘Have A Game Plan’ campaign

Gambling and hospitality business Delaware North has declared its support for the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) ‘Have A Game Plan. Bet Responsibly’ public service campaign.…

15th February 2022

US commercial gaming revenue rockets to $53bn in 2021

The American Gambling Association (AGA) has revealed that the US commercial gaming industry made $53.0bn in revenue in 2021, an increase of $23.0bn from 2020.…

9th November 2021

US commercial gaming revenue reaches new heights again in Q3

The American Gaming Association (AGA) has reported that US commercial gaming revenue hit $13.89bn (£10.26bn/€11.99bn) in the third quarter of 2021, marking the second record-breaking…

5th November 2021

American Gaming Association names Hard Rock’s Allen as new chairman

The American Gaming Association (AGA) has appointed Jim Allen, chairman of Hard Rock International and chief executive of Seminole Gaming, as its new chairman. Allen…