AGA shows majority of casino visitors practice responsible gaming

The new research released by the association revealed that 90% of casino visitors practice responsible gaming.

US.- The American Gaming Association (AGA) continues with its work to support the local gaming industry in the United States. This time, the association released new research on Wednesday that shows that American acceptance of gaming is at an all time high, as casino gamblers are actively practicing responsible gaming.

The research indicates that 9 in 10 casual bettors set a budget before they visit a casino, while 90% of those visitors report success in tracking their spending. Moreover, 8 in 10 casual casino visitors and 9 in 10 avid casino visitors are aware of responsible gaming resources.

This comes after a recent AGA study that proved continued growth in acceptance of gaming, as 88% of American adults view gambling as an acceptable form of entertainment. Americans also have a positive view of the industry’s role as a community partner, with 80% of people recognising gaming’s role as a job creator, and 6 in 10 Americans believing casinos help their local economies.

Bill Miller, president and CEO of the American Gaming Association, said: “Responsible gaming is our industry’s top priority. This research indicates that our unwavering commitment to responsibility is resonating with our customers. But success in this key area will never mean our work is done, and we look forward to continuing to work with gaming regulators, our partners in the fight against problem gambling and our employees to ensure customers continue to engage in this form of mainstream entertainment responsibly.”

“Gaming has made great strides over the past few years with the public increasingly recognising our industry as the community partner and economic driver we know it to be,” continued Miller. “I look forward to working with our members and all interested stakeholders to build upon this great momentum in the years to come.”