American Gaming Association Hosts Get To Know Gaming Event at MGM National Harbor to Kick Off Responsible Gaming Education Week

Discussion will focus on the positive impact the gaming industry has on Maryland communities with a focus on the industry’s commitment to responsibility
Event will be livestreamed via Periscope

As a part of its national Get to Know Gaming campaign, the American Gaming Association (AGA) will host a panel with regional gaming representatives, area community leaders and elected officials, and responsible gaming experts in a wide-ranging discussion on how Maryland gaming operators support responsible gaming and local communities.

The discussion will highlight the release of AGA’s Casino and Communities: Maryland research report, a look at how Maryland gaming operators invest in their communities and provide opportunities for economic development across the state.

The event kicks off Responsible Gaming Education Week, taking place Sept. 15-21, and will feature Maryland leaders offering perspectives on programming and resources to address and promote responsible gaming in the state.

The panel discussion will begin at 9 a.m. ET.

Who:                Rushern Baker, Former Prince George’s County Executive

The Honorable Anthony Brown, Member of Congress (MD-04)

Mary Drexler, Program Director, MD Center of Excellence on Problem Gaming

Melonie Johnson, President and COO, MGM National Harbor

Bill Miller, President and CEO, American Gaming Association

William Parker, Owner, The Parker K-9 Group

Carla Truitt, Owner, Be Clean Cleaning Services, Inc.

What:               Panel discussion on responsible gaming and the benefits of casino gaming to Maryland

When:              Monday, Sept. 16, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. ET

Where:             MGM National Harbor

Ballroom B

101 MGM National Ave
Oxon Hill, M.D. 20745

RSVP:              Media RSVP to [email protected]

About AGA:

The American Gaming Association is the premier national trade group representing the $261 billion U.S. casino industry, which supports 1.8 million jobs nationwide. AGA members include commercial and tribal casino operators, gaming suppliers and other entities affiliated with the gaming industry. It is the mission of the AGA to achieve sound policies and regulations consistent with casino gaming’s modern appeal and vast economic contributions.