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
AffPapa Conference Madrid 2026
18 de May 2026
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(Madrid, SoloAzar Exclusive).- At the AffPapa Conference Madrid 2026, industry leaders gathered for the panel “From Algorithms to Advantage: How AI Is Reshaping Acquisition, Retention, and Risk in iGaming,” where experts explored the growing influence of artificial intelligence across marketing, SEO, CRM, localization, and business operations. Moderated by Viorel Stan, the discussion featured insights from Shahar Attias, Assaf Stieglitz, Julia Logan, Efe Baysal, Frederico Camara, and Aris Vrakas.
Wednesday 27 May 2026 / 12:00
AffPapa Conference Madrid 2026: “The Next Generation Doesn’t See a Border Between Gaming and Entertainment”
(Madrid, SoloAzar Exclusive).- At the AffPapa Conference Madrid 2026, industry executives and product specialists gathered for the panel “Gen Z & Gen Alpha: Designing Products For the Next Player Generation,” a discussion focused on changing player behavior, digital habits, gamification, prediction markets, and the future of iGaming products. Moderated by Thomas Carvalhaes, the session featured insights from Filip Koubek, Natalia Roitonen, Laura Gago, Henk Wolff, and Artak Ashkhatoyan. Throughout the conversation, speakers debated how younger audiences interact with gambling-related products and why operators must rethink product design, engagement, and responsible gaming strategies.
Tuesday 26 May 2026 / 12:00
Amusnet Achieves Major Industry Recognition at AffPapa Awards 2026
(Sofia).- Amusnet has achieved an important award at the AffPapa iGaming Awards 2026, achieving one of the industry's top recognitions that celebrates excellence in the global iGaming sector.
Monday 25 May 2026 / 12:00
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