Illinois Casino Gaming
Association (ICGA)
www.illinoiscasinogaming.org Representing the operators
of the 9 Riverboat casinos in the state. Recently produced a document called
"A better deal for Illinois" that proposes scrapping the cap on gaming
positions and decrease in direct taxation.
Mississippi Casino Operators
Association Mississippi Gaming Association
? www.mississippi-gaming.org The MGA exists to represent
the statewide industry before the Mississippi legislature, governmental
agencies, news media and general public.
Missouri Riverboat Gaming
Association www.mrga.org Representative body for
the 11 riverboat casinos in Missouri.
Gaming Standards Association www.gamingstandards.com An international trade association
representing manufacturers, suppliers and operators.
Association of Gaming
Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM)
www.agem.org
Regulatory/Legal
Associations
North American Gaming
Regulators Association www.nagra.org Comprised of federal, state,
local, tribal, and provincial government agencies who are responsible primarily
for the regulation of legalized gaming activities. Established in 1984.
International Association
of Gaming Regulators www.iagr.org Gaming regulators from around
the world who communicate on a continuing basis about matters of common
interest and convene annually.
The International Association
of Gaming Attorneys www.theiaga.org A Nevada nonprofit professional
corporation dedicated to the development of gaming law and the education
of its members. Publication - The Gaming Lawyer.
AGA
American Gaming Association
(AGA) www.americangaming.org Originally formed in June
1995 by 19 U.S. gaming companies to oppose a proposed 4% federal tax on
gross gaming receipts.
The Ladenburg Thalman
Gaming and Casino Fund www.gamingandcasinofund.com The only U.S. mutual fund
to specialize in the gaming and casino industries. Managed by Dan Ahrens.
S-Network Global Gaming
Index - ETF http://finance.yahoo.com/q/bc?s=BJK&t=3m www.vaneck.com There are 69 gaming companies
in the Fund from 17 countries. IGT, MGM and LVS making up just short of
25%.
ETF
= Exchange Traded Fund
Institute for the Study
of Gambling and Commercial Gaming - RENO www.unr.edu/gaming/ Established by the University
of Nevada, Reno in 1989. Director Professor William Eadington.
See also...
The EGM MBA Program -
Excellence in Gaming Management. www.coba.unr.edu/egm In partnership with the
University of Ljubljana.
Community College of
Southern Nevada www.ccsn.nevada.edu Advancement courses for
the casino proffessional. Also dealer training classes for those wishing
to enter the business.
Gaming Education and
Research Institute www.hrm.uh.edu/?PageID=519 The Conrad N. Hilton College
of Hotel & Restaurant Management at the University of Houston.
National Center for Responsible
Gaming www.ncrg.org The NCRG has awarded $3.7
million in research grants since 1996 and an additional $2.3 million to
establish the Institute for Research on Pathological Gambling and Related
Disorders at Harvard Medical School's Division on Addictions.
National Council on Problem
Gambling www.ncpgambling.org The NCPG helps increase
public awareness of pathological gambling,
National Gambling Impact
Study Commission www.ngisc.gov The 2 year study ending
in June 1999 culminated in an 142 page report with 76 recommendations.
Southern Gaming &
Destinations www.southerngaming.net Hardcopy magazine founded
in 1999 with a home base in Kentucky.
Midwest Gaming &
Travel www.midwestgamingandtravel.com Hardcopy magazine. A source
of information for readers across America who are looking for gaming destinations
in the heartland's
Dealer
& Staff websites
DiceDealer.com &
CasinoDealers.net www.dicedealer.com www.casinodealers.net From former Las Vegas School
of Dealing instructor Scott Cameron. Vibrant message boards and Interviews
with industry insiders.
Websites,
Guides & Resources
Wizard of Odds www.wizardofodds.com From casino gambling consultant
and Mathematics professor Michael Shackleford (The Wizard of Odds). Rules
and payout percentages for virtually every game played in the U.S.
Craps Pit www.starchip.com/crapspit.htm Chip collector John Rudden
has dedicated this site to what after all, is the best casino game. With
some useful and unusual stick calls & definitions
American Casino Guide www.americancasinoguide.com Steve Bourie's annual bestselling
guidebook along with plentyful links and general gaming information.
Casino City www.casinocity.com One of a number of world-wide
casino indexes. It could be argued that this is the most comprehensive
and up to date.
JimKilby.net www.jimkilby.net From author and casino executive
Jim Kilby. Statistics and management tools.
"This site is dedicated
to providing management information to the casino executive and those aspiring
to be".
Romero Marketing www.romeromarketing.com Website of industry veteran
and regular columnist for IGWB John Romero.
Tips and strategies for
improving casino attendance and player appeal.
State Line Casinos www.statelinecasinos.com A resource for casinos within
20 miles of a State-Line. Includes State-by-State updated Jackpot numbers
supplied by IGT.
Casino Classifieds www.CasinoClassifieds.com Place an Ad. or read hundreds
of others. Glenn V. Tredwell.
Gaming Investments www.gaminginvestments.com Daily subscription newsletter
- The Gaming Morning Report from Frank Fantini.
National Association
of Casino Party Operators www.nactpo.com Trade association for Fun
Casino operators and owners across the U.S.
