AGA publishes new sports betting principles

The trade body for US land casino operators, the American Gaming Association, has announced that its board of directors has ratified a new set of policy principles outlining the industry’s approach to legalised sports betting.

The principles are intended to create clear guideposts as discussions with key policymakers, allies and interested parties become more granular, a statement from the body advised Thursday.

AGA’s stated goal is the modernisation of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), which the industry strongly believes would increase fan engagement and entertainment, empower law enforcement and enhance the protections surrounding the integrity of all professional sporting events nationwide.

“The stars are aligning to finally repeal this failing law – the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act. At a time when Washington remains deeply divided, sports betting has the support of Americans of all political stripes,” said Geoff Freeman, president and CEO of the AGA.

“Legal, regulated sports betting will enhance fan engagement and entertainment, empower law enforcement and strengthen the integrity of every game. Everyone wins.”

AGA’s directors adopted the following public policy principles:

1. Defer to states regarding the desirability of regulating sports betting as all forms of casino wagering.
2. Ensure the integrity of sports betting and sports through state licensing and regulation.
3. Make all sports betting businesses transparent to law enforcement.
4. Ensure a tax regime does not undermine regulated sports betting operations’ ability to compete against illegal offshore operators.

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