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As the premier national trade group for the U.S. casino industry, the American Gaming Association advocates for a favorable policy environment in which gaming can thrive. We do this by highlighting gaming’s positive economic and social impact with key stakeholders.

• According to the American Gaming Association, nearly 7 in 10 (69%) Americans say that gaming provides a positive benefit to the U.S. economy and 63% agree that the industry provides high-quality jobs. At the local level, 69% say that the industry behaves responsibly in the communities where we operate. Overall, more than 50% of Americans now have a favorable view of the industry – a new record and a far cry from the early days of legalized gambling – according to a national survey of registered voters. 
•  Research shows 2019 further solidified our industry’s role as a vital economic engine for states and local communities. The AGA’s State of the States report shows U.S. commercial casino gaming industry revenue topped $43.6 billion in 2019, up 3.7% from 2018.
•  The American Gaming Association’s Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker features monthly, quarterly, and year-to-date gross gaming revenue at a state and national level, broken down by individual gaming verticals.