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2007
12/04/07
American Gaming Association Announces Launch of “The Real Deal” Web Site to Comment on Issues Affecting the Industry
11/13/07
LATEST AGA WHITE PAPER ON CASINO WORKFORCE REVEALS HIGH LEVEL OF JOB SATISFACTION
Commercial Casino Employees Enjoy Top Benefits, Pay, and Opportunities for Advancement
11/12/07
AGA ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF SEVENTH ANNUAL GAMING INDUSTRY COMMUNICATIONS AWARDS
Winners Reflect Gaming Industry’s Increasing Geographic Diversity
10/31/07
AGA ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR SEVENTH ANNUAL GAMING INDUSTRY COMMUNICATIONS AWARDS
Winners to be Announced Nov. 12 in Las Vegas
10/26/07
AGA EVENTS RAISE MORE THAN $230,000 FOR NCRG
Proceeds from Gaming Hall of Fame Dinner and JCM/AGA Golf Classic to Fund Responsible Gaming Outreach Initiatives
08/06/07
Casinos Across the Country Plan Activities to Recognize 10th Anniversary of Responsible Gaming Education Week
Industry and Community Leaders Come Together for Atlantic City Kick-Off Event
07/31/07
MEDIA ADVISORY: Gaming Industry and Community Leaders Join to Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Responsible Gaming Education Week
06/19/07
AGA Announces Winners of Employee Responsible Gaming Poster and Essay Contest
Winners to be Featured During 10th Anniversary Celebration of Responsible Gaming Education Week
05/08/07
New AGA Survey Shows U.S. Casino Industry Characterized by Significant Growth and High Approval Ratings
Report Highlights Casino Industry’s Leading Role in Revitalization of U.S. Gulf Coast
04/25/07
GAMING INDUSTRY ANNOUNCES 2007 GAMING HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
John Wilhelm, Clifford Perlman, David Copperfield and Michael Mina to be Honored
04/11/07
FUTURE WATCH SURVEY RESULTS: Experts Still See Work to be Done But SayFuture is Bright for the U.S. Gulf Coast
04/09/07
MEDIA ADVISORY: RESULTS ANNOUNCEMENT
EXPERTS’ OUTLOOK FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF U.S. GULF COAST CAPTURED IN G2E FUTURE WATCH SURVEY RESULTS
03/19/07
AGA Sponsors Employee Responsible Gaming Poster and Essay Contest
Winners to be Featured During 10th Anniversary Celebration of Responsible Gaming Education Week
01/10/07
Gary Loveman Elected As Chairman Of AGA Board
IGT’s Matthews Elected as Vice Chairman, Ameristar’s Gordon Kanofsky Assumes Vacant Board Seat Left By Neilsen
01/04/07
AGA Programs Raise More Than $290,000 for NCRG
Proceeds from Gaming Hall of Fame Dinner, G2E Donation and Awareness Wristbands to Fund Responsible Gaming Outreach Initiatives
2006
11/15/06
GAMING INDUSTRY LAUNCHES TIER II DIVERSITY REPORTING PROGRAM FOR INDUSTRY VENDORS AND SUPPLIERS
11/13/06
AGA ANNOUNCES WINNERS FOR SIXTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATIONS AWARDS
Gaming Voice Awards Honor the Best in Gaming Industry Marketing and Advertising
11/03/06
AGA Announces Finalists For Sixth Annual Communications Awards
Winners to be Announced Nov. 13th in Las Vegas
08/07/06
Gaming Industry Encourages Employees, Patrons and the Public to Be Responsible. Get Educated. During Responsible Gaming Education Week
Sales of Keep it Fun Wristbands Top 140,000 in Preparation for 2006 Campaign
05/23/06
AGA Releases White Paper On Policy Implications of Internet Gambling
Paper Supports Creation of Congressional Study Commission to Investigate Issue
05/17/06
JCM/AGA Golf Classic Raises $75,000 for Gambling Research
05/08/06
New AGA Survey Offers In-Depth Profile of U.S. Internet Gamblers
Report Also Reveals Significant Growth Across Entire Industry
04/13/06
Gaming Industry Announces 2006 Hall of Fame Inductees
Steve Wynn, Franco Dragone and Alex Stratta to be Honored
2005
12/21/05
Gaming Industry Katrina Relief Fund Raises More Than $675,000 for Gulf Coast Gaming Employees
11/21/05
AGA RELEASES WHITE PAPER ON IMPACT OF RESPONSIBLE GAMING PROGRAMS
Latest Edition of 10th Anniversary Research Series Highlights Success of Industrywide Initiatives, Advances in Scientific Research
11/09/05
AGA PROGRAMS RAISE MORE THAN $288,000 for NCRG
Proceeds from Gaming Hall of Fame Dinner, G2E Donation and Awareness Wristbands to Fund Outreach Programs
09/20/05
Latest AGA White Paper Analyzes Community Leaders’ Perceptions of the Impact of Casinos
Poll Indicates Strong Support for Casinos Among Elected Officials, Civic Leaders
09/14/05
AGA Communications Awards Winners Reflect Maturity, Diversity of Gaming Industry
Harrah’s Entertainment and Hollywood Casino Tunica are Multiple Winners
09/07/05
AGA Announces Finalists for Fifth Annual Gaming Industry Communications Awards
Winners to be Announced Next Week in Las Vegas
08/03/05
AGA Launches Responsible Gaming Public Service Announcement
PSA to Debut Nationally on the Travel Channel
08/01/05
“Keep it Fun” Awareness Wristbands Debut at Launch of Eighth Annual Responsible Gaming Education Week
Industry Leaders Announce Campaign to Raise Funds for Public Education
07/11/05
Casino Industry Announces 2005 Gaming Hall of Fame Inductees
Craig Neilsen, Larry Ruvo, Debbie Reynolds and Wolfgang Puck to be Honored
06/01/05
AGA Launches 10th Anniversary Research Series
Debut Paper Examines Impact of Gaming Privilege Taxes
05/04/05
2005 Survey Shows Strong Support for Casinos Among Community Leaders
Report Also Reveals Significant Growth Across Entire Industry
02/28/05
AGA Hires Leading Political Professional to Strengthen Minority Outreach, Broaden Government Relations Capabilities
02/28/05
AGA Appoints Public Affairs Executive to Direct Association's Communications Outreach Efforts
01/05/05
AGA Elects New Chairman, Board Members
MGM MIRAGE Chairman and CEO Terry Lanni to Lead Association Board
2004
10/06/04
Winners of 2004 Gaming Industry Communications Awards Reflect Diversification, Expansion of Industry
Ameristar Casinos, Studio 54-MGM Grand Among Major Award Winners
09/29/04
AGA Announces Finalists for Fourth Annual Gaming Industry Communications Awards
Winners in 11 Categories Will Be Announced at Las Vegas Reception Next Week
08/16/04
AGA Launches Online Resource Guide to Promote Diversity Within the Gaming Industry
Web Site Targets MBEs/WBEs/DBEs, Minority Employees and Gaming Companies
08/02/04
AGA Rallies Gaming Companies Nationwide in Final Countdown to Implementation of New Responsible Gaming Initiative
Efforts Coincide with Seventh Annual Responsible Gaming Education Week
06/11/04
Gaming Industry Raises More Than $185,000 From Charity Dinner Benefiting Problem Gambling Research and Education
Two Industry Leaders, Entertainer Inducted into Gaming Hall of Fame at Event
05/27/04
Annual Survey Shows More Americans Visiting Casinos
Polling Continues to Find Strong Support for Casino Gaming
04/15/04
Riverboat Casino Pioneer Jack Binion, Comic Legend Don Rickles to be Honored at Gaming Hall of Fame Dinner in Las Vegas
Former MGM Grand Chairman and CEO Fred Benninger to be Inducted Posthumously
03/09/04
Study Shows Gaming Industry Leading the Way in Creating Employment Opportunities for Minorities
Industry Bests National Work Force in Percentage of Black, Female Executives
2003
12/09/03
AGA Announces Code of Conduct for Responsible Gaming
Initiative Commits Members to Industrywide Approach
09/17/03
MGM Grand Las Vegas is Top Gaming Voice Award Winner
Winners in Eight Categories Announced at Annual Awards Luncheon
07/31/03
Casino Industry Launches Campaign Reminding Customers to “Keep It Fun”
Effort Part of Sixth Annual Responsible Gaming Education Week
06/23/03
Annual Survey Indicates High Acceptance of Casinos; Adults 21 to 39 Most Positive About Benefits, Acceptability
Industry data indicate casino growth despite economic downturn
06/09/03
Harrah’s Chairman Phil Satre, Music Icon Tom Jones to be Inducted into Gaming Hall of Fame
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa to Feature Performances by Hootie & The Blowfish and Saturday Night Live’s Darrell Hammond
04/15/03
Atlantic City to Host 2003 Hall of Fame Charity Dinner and Induction Ceremony
Gala Event Will Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Gaming in Atlantic City and Grand Opening of Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
01/14/03
Bush Administration's Deadbeat Parent Proposal
Statement by Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr.
2002
12/04/02
Harrah's Satre Elected New AGA Chairman
Mathewson of IGT Becomes Chairman Emeritus; Boyd to Serve as New Vice Chairman
09/19/02
Argosy Gaming Company, MGM MIRAGE Lead Award Winners at AGA Communications Awards
Ameristar President and CEO Named Top Performing CEO
09/18/02
Gaming Industry Inducts Merv Griffin Into Gaming Hall of Fame at Annual Gaming Greats Dinner
Shannon Bybee Awarded Special Achievement for Responsible Gaming
08/05/02
AGA Encourages Employees, Public to “Logon to Learn” During Fifth Annual Responsible Gaming Education Week
Online Quiz, Atlantic City Lecture Are Featured National Activities
06/25/02
Merv Griffin To Be Inducted Into Gaming Hall Of Fame
UNLV Professor Shannon Bybee Also to be Honored for Pioneering Industry Involvement in Responsible Gaming
06/17/02
AGA Launches Responsible Gaming Lecture Series
First Event Set for this Week in Kansas City, Mo.
06/12/02
Casinos Nationwide Exceed Goals In Charity Challenge
Gaming-Employee Volunteers and their Companies Contribute More Than $250,000 for Charitable Organizations
05/23/02
Casino Employees Nationwide Rise To The Charity Challenge
AGA Member Companies in 22 Jurisdictions in Nine States to Participate in Industrywide Week of Volunteerism
05/08/02
Industry Survey Shows Growth In Casino Gaming For 2001
Americans Consider Gaming a Right, but Post-Sept. 11 Less Likely To View it as a “Personal Freedom”
04/30/02
Konami Gaming, Inc. Joins the American Gaming Association
Leading Japanese Entertainment and Gaming Manufacturer to Support Commercial Casino Industry Efforts in the United States
04/15/02
AGA, Reed Exhibitions Finalize Acquisition of World Gaming Congress Trade Show Assets
03/07/02
National Poll Reveals Casino Patrons “Just Like US”
Home Ownership Rate, Annual Income Exceed the Average American
02/19/02
Atronic Joins American Gaming Association
Global Equipment Manufacturer to Support Industrywide Efforts in the United States
02/08/02
AGA, Reed Exhibitions Intend To Acquire World Gaming Congress Trade Show Assets
2001
10/04/01
Aristocrat Joins American Gaming Association
Leading International Equipment Manufacturer to Support Industrywide Efforts in the United States
10/03/01
American Gaming Association Announces Winners of Gaming Voice Award at the First Annual AGA Communications Awards
Top Performing CEO and Board of Directors, Gaming Executive of the Year Awards also Presented
10/01/01
Casino Industry Celebrates "America's Gaming Greats" At Awards Dinner
Honorees include Sen. Harry Reid, Paul Anka, Boyd Gaming and Park Place Entertainment
10/01/01
Survey Reveals Strong Public Support For Casinos At Community, National Levels
Report Also Points to Economic Strength of Industry
08/08/01
American Gaming Association Announces Awards Program
Awards Recognize Annual Reports, Boards of Directors, Advertising and Customer Communications
08/03/01
AGA's Fourth Annual Responsible Gaming Education Week Sparks Activities Nationwide
07/31/01
U.S. Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada to be Honored As One of “America’s Gaming Greats”
Paul Anka, Boyd Gaming, Park Place Entertainment Round Out List of Honorees
07/30/01
Casino Publishing Group Promotes Readers' Right to be Heard
06/26/01
NCAA Press Conference Regarding Proposed Ban on Legal College Sports Wagering
Statement by Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr.
06/08/01
AGA Hires Hill Staffer as Republican Liaison to Capitol Hill, Federal Agencies
05/23/01
AGA Board Decision on Internet Gambling
Statement by Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr.
05/03/01
Senate Commerce Commitee Mark-up of Bill to Ban Legal College Sports Wagering
Statement by Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr.
04/05/01
Introduction of Senate Bill to Ban Legal College Sports Wagering in Nevada
Statement by Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr.
04/02/01
NCAA Pushes Cosmetic "Fix" to Illegal Gambling Problem
03/29/01
Poll Finds Newspapers From All 65 Schools in Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament Open to Advertising Internet Gambling Sites
03/07/01
Gaming Industry Honored by United Way for Charitable Giving
01/30/01
Penn National Gaming Becomes the AGA’s Newest Member
2000
12/08/00
American Gaming Association Elects Board Members, Officers
Board Also Approves Creation of Industrywide Diversity Task Force
10/18/00
Annual Survey of Casino Industry Examines Seniors As Customers
10/17/00
Industry to Induct Lanni, Newton into Gaming Hall of Fame
Harrah's, Del Webb to be Recognized with Special Achievements Awards
09/13/00
House Judiciary Committee Markup of Sports Wagering Bill
Statement of Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr.
08/08/00
American Gaming Association Announces Plans to Host Industry Trade Show
Global Gaming Expo to be a Trade Show by the Industry, for the Industry
08/07/00
Employees, Treatment Providers, State Officials Watch Live Broadcast Kicking Off Responsible Gaming Education Week
07/31/00
National Experts To Address Problem Gambling During Live Broadcast Kicking Off Responsible Gaming Education Week
Veteran Journalist Sander Vanocur to Host Panel Discussion
06/13/00
AGA President and CEO Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. Testifies Against Bill to Ban Legal Wagering on College Sports
05/16/00
Casino Industry Announces 2000 Gaming Hall of Fame Inductees
J. Terrence Lanni, Wayne Newton, Harrah's, Del Webb to be Honored
04/28/00
GAO Reports on Impact of Gambling
"We found no Conclusive Evidence..."
04/13/00
U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Vote on Sports Betting Bill
Statement by Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr.
03/29/00
AGA Testifies Before Senate Commerce Committee Against Bill to Ban Legal Wagering on College Sports
02/15/00
Gaming Industry Honored by United Way for Charitable Giving
02/01/00
Introduction of Legislation on College Sports Wagering
Statement by Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr.
1999
09/14/99
AGA Releases First Annual Survey of Casino Entertainment
Survey Documents Industry Contributions to Its Communities
06/16/99
AGA on National Gambling Impact Study Commission
"I hate to say I told you so…"
05/06/99
AGA Unveils PROGRESS Kit
Multimedia Kit is the Latest Tool to Help Casino Companies Nationwide Launch Internal Responsible Gaming Programs
05/05/99
Link Between White-Collar Crime and Gambling Refuted
Results of New Study "Do Not Support the Claim" that Casino Gaming Causes White-Collar Crime
03/18/99
National Research Council Report
Independent Study Confirms Industry-funded Findings
02/09/99
Casino Entertainment Industry Calls for Several New Initiatives to Curb Disordered, Underage Gambling
Recommendations to Federal Commission Call for Industry Participation, Increase in Legal Gambling Age, Advertising Program
01/21/99
Republican National Committee Resolution
Statement by Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr.
1998
11/04/98
Election Day Results and Gaming
Statement by Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr.
10/09/98
NORC's Patron Survey Proposal
Statement by Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr.
09/15/98
Nationwide Participation Produces Winning "Best Ideas" to Promote Responsible Gaming
08/06/98
IRS "Training Materials" on Employer-Provided Meals
Statement by Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr.
08/03/98
Casino Entertainment Industry Marks "Responsible Gaming Education Week" With Employee Education Activities Nationwide
07/30/98
Casino Entertainment Industry Mobilizes in Preparation for First Annual "Responsible Gaming Education Week"
06/18/98
AGA to Hold "Best Ideas Contest" as Part of Responsible Gaming Education Week
Grand Casinos, Inc. Donates $5,000 for AGA’s "Best Ideas Contest"
06/18/98
AGA Releases Second Edition of
Responsible Gaming Resource Guide
06/17/98
New Resources Available to Address Problem and Underage Gambling
Officials Release New
Resource Guide
and National PSA to Combat Problem Gambling
06/16/98
Atlantic City Casino Industry Addresses Issue of Unattended Children and Minors
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) Commends Industry’s Efforts to Improve Policies and Procedures Relating to the Safety of Children & Minors
05/21/98
Anti-gaming Testimony at the NGISC Chicago Meeting
Statement by Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr.
05/05/98
Casino Gaming Industry Takes Lead Role in Addressing Issue of Unattended Children and Minors
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) Commends Industry’s Efforts to Improve Policies and Procedures Relating to the Safety of Children & Minors
05/05/98
AGA and IGT Announce "Responsible Gaming Education Week"
AGA Calls on Casino Companies to Designate One Full Week to Responsible Gaming
04/30/98
Casino Industry to Address Important Issues at Mississippi Forum
Disordered Gambling, Children & Minors, and Responsible Gaming Initiatives Among Topics to be Addressed
04/01/98
Retraction of 3/98 Statement re: Goodman
03/12/98
IUGM Homeless Survey
Statement by Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr.
01/27/98
AGA Completes Legislative Team with Additional In-house Lobbyist
01/22/98
National Gambling Impact Study Commission, Atlantic City Meeting
Statement by Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr.
1997
12/23/97
Legislative Expert to Join Washington AGA Team
12/09/97
Study Says No Relationship Between Gaming and Crime
Gaming Communities As Safe As Other Tourist Destinations
12/04/97
AGA Hails Harvard Study that Says Overwhelming Majority of American Adults have No Gambling Problem
10/31/97
National Gambling Impact Study Commission Meeting
Statement From Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr., President and CEO American Gaming Association
10/15/97
Casino Employees Purchased 66,000 Homes Last Year, Donated $58 Million to Charity
Survey Reveals Casino Jobs Make Lasting Impressions for Communities and Employees
10/10/97
AGA Takes Lead in Responsible Gaming Initiatives at World Gaming Congress
Association To Launch Responsible Gaming National Education Campaign
10/02/97
First-ever Entertainment Award to be Given at Gaming Industry's Hall of Fame Event
Chuck Mathewson to be Honored As Gaming Industry Leader Frank Sinatra's Accomplishments to be Recognized
08/20/97
Gaming Employees Put a Face on the Industry in Front of National Gambling Impact Study Commission
Employees Share Positive Stories in Defense of Industry
08/19/97
National Gambling Impact Study Commission Meeting
Statement From Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. President and CEO American Gaming Association
06/20/97
First Meeting of the National Gambling Impact Study Commission
Statement From Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. President and CEO American Gaming Association
05/20/97
Chair of National Gambling Impact Study Commission
Statement From Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. President and CEO American Gaming Association
05/20/97
Gaming Industry Recognized at White House Event for Welfare-to-work Programs
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. and Grand Casinos, Inc. Honored for Achievements
05/07/97
Study Reveals Positive Economic and Societal Benefits of Casino Gambling in New Jurisdictions
Micro Study Finds Casino Gaming Creates Increase in Minority Employment, Decrease in Public Assistance, in Southern and Midwestern Jurisdictions
04/24/97
American Gaming Association Launches Website
03/01/97
Joining Forces at the World Gaming Congress & Expo '97
Statement of Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr., President & CEO, American Gaming Association
01/28/97
Responsible Gaming Center Names Executive Director, Announces $3 Million Commitment Over Next Three Years
1996
12/05/96
Study Finds Casino Gaming Creates More and Better Paying Jobs than Other Industries
08/02/96
American Gaming Association Publishes First Responsible Gaming Resource Guide
07/22/96
Statement by Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. President and CEO American Gaming Association
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