American Gaming Association president and CEO Frank J Fahrenkopf Jnr has announced that the association will work closely with regulators in 2012 to advance regulatory reform.
“From changes in the way games are played, where they are played and how payments are made, to the new technologies that make business operations and communications more efficient, these advancements and changes have and will continue to require new or updated regulations,” said Fahrenkopf. “The AGA looks forward to working with regulators and operators to draft improvements we can all agree on.”
He added: “We recognise the role regulators play is essential to our existence.”
The multifaceted plan also includes a launch of a new section of the AGA’s website, which is designed to be a one-stop shop for news and information relating to the association’s efforts to promote regulatory reform. It will provide resources, such as white papers, speeches and a glossary of terms relevant to regulatory reform, to help operators and regulators stay up to speed on the issues and work together to pursue solutions to shared regulatory concerns.
The site also includes a state information section that includes links to regulatory contacts for each state and links to publicly available gaming regulations. Each page also includes a chart outlining how each state’s current regulations measure up against the AGA’s 10 broad recommendations for regulatory reform. The charts highlight reform priorities moving forward.
In the coming months, the AGA will continue meeting with regulators to discuss the most pressing regulatory priorities and to ensure that any changes are beneficial to both operators and those who license them. Additionally, the association is exploring the potential of creating a national forum where regulators and members of the industry can share their thoughts and ideas on reform.
