WASHINGTON – The American Gaming Association (AGA) released
the third edition of its Responsible Gaming Statutes and Regulations
publication today. The updated resource contains a compilation of statutes and
regulations regarding responsible gaming in the 20 commercial and racetrack
casino states.
This edition is more comprehensive than past versions of the resource, as for
the first time it includes racetrack casino states, reflecting the importance of
this growing segment of the casino industry. The statutes and regulations for
each state are divided into seven general categories including alcohol service;
credit and cash access; funding and revenue sharing; self-exclusion; signage,
help lines and advertising; training and education; and miscellaneous. The
resource also includes a quick-reference chart identifying what states have what
types of regulations, as well as information on alcohol service policies and the
legal age to gamble in each included state.
“Responsible gaming is an issue that everyone in the gaming industry takes
very seriously, and this publication can serve as a valuable resource for
industry professionals who need to comply with the important regulations
outlined here,” said Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr., president and CEO of the AGA.
“The inclusion of statutes and regulations from racino states is an important
addition because this segment has been the primary mode of recent expansion for
the gaming industry over the last several years.”
Responsible Gaming Statutes and Regulations is one of many
responsible gaming resources available from the AGA. Other offerings include
educational brochures, employee training resources and information about the AGA
Code of Conduct. The first and second edition of Responsible Gaming
Statutes and Regulations were published in 2002 and 2004, respectively.
A full copy of Responsible Gaming Statutes and Regulations can be
downloaded at www.americangaming.org. Hard copies of
the publication and the AGA’s other responsible gaming materials may be
purchased from the e-store on the AGA Web site.
The American Gaming Association (AGA) is the national trade association
for the commercial casino industry. In addition to representing the interests of
its members on federal legislative and regulatory issues, the AGA serves as a
clearinghouse for information, develops educational and advocacy programs, and
provides leadership on industry-related issues of public concern.
