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AGA steps up after Vegas shooting

Group raises funds for victims during Global Gaming Expo Freeman The Oct. 1 mass shooting shocked associations on many levels, and was especially personal for groups with a large industry presence in Las Vegas, or who meet year after year in the city. The American Gaming Association's biggest annual event, the Global Gaming Expo, started in Las Vegas the day after 58 people were killed and about 500 people were injured. AGA proceeded with G2E, which annually draws about 26,000 people, but also put the tragedy front and center. "Las Vegas is the beating heart of our industry," CEO Geoff Freeman said in a statement. "AGA and the entire gaming industry is focused on helping… Read More