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19th Annual AGEM/AGA Golf Classic presented by JCM Global Breaks fundraising records, brings in $155,000
July 6, 2017
LAS VEGAS (July 2017) – The gaming industry broke all previous fundraising records at the 19th annual AGEM/AGA Golf Classic Presented by JCM Global, bringing in an astounding $155,000. Proceeds directly benefit research conducted by the National Center for Responsible Gaming. To date, the Golf Classic has raised more than...
Plainridge Park staff survey shows casino’s broad economic benefits
May 10, 2017
Massachusetts’ first casino’s revenue to date may be underwhelming but its impact on local employment has been a clear winner. Penn National Gaming (PNG) opened its Plainridge Park Casino in June 2015 and while the slots-only venue hasn’t exactly set the world on fire with its ability to generate revenue,...
Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) announces results of officer elections; Nieman ascends to president position
January 12, 2017
LAS VEGAS – The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) announced today that its Board of the Directors has elected a new slate of officers under the leadership of a new President — Tom Nieman, Vice President of Global Marketing for JCM Global. Previously AGEM’s Treasurer, Nieman replaces Thomas Jingoli...
Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) releases December 2016 index
January 9, 2017
LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwired - Jan 6, 2017) - The AGEM Index ended 2016 on a positive note with the gains reported during December 2016 largely offsetting losses experienced during November 2016. The composite index stood at 321.28 points at the close of 2016, which represents an increase of 13.14 points,...
Gamblit Gaming teams up with Playboy to develop real-money gaming
September 23, 2015
California-based Gamblit Gaming has clinched a partnership with Playboy Enterprises to develop new real money gambling games. The partnership will release new games in 2016 in the skill-based category (where players can bet real money on outcomes for games that require skill, rather than pure luck) for the UK mobile market...
Slots handle falls as operators boost hold percentages to record highs
August 20, 2015
A new gaming industry report suggests that stingier slot machine payouts are accelerating the decline of slots’ appeal among casino patrons. The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) recently tasked Applied Analysis researchers to examine slot machine data in 16 US states in order to assess market trends. The report...