Positioning the Gaming Industry for Success in the New Congress
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(Washington).- This is a remarkable time for gaming in America. The industry continues to grow, and acceptance of gaming as a form of mainstream entertainment has never been higher.
Fundamental to the gaming industry’s continued success is ensuring that policymakers at all levels of government understand our positive economic impact and commitment to responsibility. With nearly 20 percent of the new U.S. Congress composed of freshman members, it is incumbent on AGA to engage and educate them aggressively with the goal of developing a regionally and politically diverse group of future industry champions.
With that in mind, I sent an introductory letter to Capitol Hill last week providing a brief overview of the gaming industry and outlining the policy priorities we hope to work with members of Congress from both parties to advance. Among the key policy areas we highlighted are:
- Growing legal sports betting by directing federal attention to illegal sports betting operators that put consumers and the integrity of sports at risk, while allowing state and sovereign tribal nations to build on their proven record of successfully regulating gaming without federal involvement;
- Reviewing the current anti-money laundering (AML) framework to ensure a strong culture of compliance while alleviating unnecessary industry burden;
- Supporting a corporate tax policy that encourages industry investment and lowers administrative time and costs; and
- Implementing smart immigration and travel policies that meet the needs of the gaming industry’s diverse workforce and customer base.
As always, we want to be a resource for you as we work to advance our industry’s interests in Washington, DC. If we can be of assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Categoría:Gaming
Tags: AGA,
País: United States
Event
PERU GAMING SHOW – PGS 2026
17 de June 2026
LSports at the Peru Gaming Show: Building Presence, Opening Doors
(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).- The Peru Gaming Show was never just about the booth. For LSports, it was about showing up in a market where showing up still matters — and leaving with more than a contact list. Federico Brancato, Sales Manager for the LATAM Region, came to Lima with a clear sense of what operators in this part of Latin America need most right now. What he found confirmed it.
Friday 17 Jul 2026 / 12:00
Martin Ivanov: "Latin America remains one of CT Interactive's key strategic regions"
(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).- CT Interactive Chief Operating Officer Martin Ivanov reflects on the company's experience at the Peru Gaming Show, highlights the opportunities emerging in the Peruvian market, and outlines the company's strategic priorities for expanding across Latin America.
Thursday 16 Jul 2026 / 12:00
Regulation and the Black Market in Latin America: Challenges and Solutions
(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).– As part of the Peru Gaming Show (PGS) 2026 conferences, gaming industry leaders analyzed one of the main challenges currently facing regulated markets in Latin America: the growth of illegal gambling. The panel "Regulation and the Black Market: Challenges and Solutions" brought together Carlos Fonseca, CEO of Gaming Law, as moderator; Neil Montgomery, founding partner of Montgomery & Associados; Tatiana Vásquez, founding partner of Vázquez Asociados; Karen Sierra Hughes, Vice President for Latin America, the Caribbean, and Spain at GLI; and Vanessa Cabrera, Director of the Control and Sanction Directorate of the DGJCMT-MINCETUR, who debated the causes of the black market, the available regulatory tools, and strategies to strengthen channeling toward legal gaming in the region.
Wednesday 15 Jul 2026 / 12:00
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