To unite the industry around common issues and needs and be the single most effective advocate for casino gaming.

The association advocates the benefits of the $240 billion u. S. Casino industry, which supports 1. 7 million jobs in 40 states. Members include commercial and tribal casino operators, suppliers and other entities affiliated with the gaming industry. The aga serves as an authority on casino gaming research and information to its members, the media, elected officials, other decision-makers and the public. In 2016, the aga delivered an aggressive public affairs campaign that included an overview of casino gaming industry careers, analysis and report on gaming's national economic impact - as well as state-specific and congressional district impacts for commercial gaming states, estimated size of the illegal gambling market, including sports betting. Further, aga vigorously protected industry interests on anti-money laundering and bank secrecy act compliance in coordination with the u. S. Department of treasury's financial crimes enforcement network, informed the internal revenue service of the potential negative impacts proposed regulations would have on the casino gaming industry and its patrons and held educational meetings with members of congress. Through its global gaming expo family of events, the aga created forums, both in the u. S. And asia, for casino gaming professionals worldwide to conduct business, to learn and further develop professionally and to network.