Gaming industry raises $140,000 to support responsible gaming

(PRESS RELEASE) -- The gaming industry went to new heights and raised $140,000 to support responsible gaming at the 17th annual AGEM/AGA Golf Classic Presented by JCM Global.

More than 144 players from across the gaming industry spectrum participated in the tournament on the perfect and legendary greens of Cascata in Boulder City, Nev. Money raised supports research conducted by the National Center for Responsible Gaming (NCRG). Over its history, the event has raised more than $1.45 million for the NCRG.

“The NCRG is immensely grateful to AGEM, AGA and JCM Global for their continuing support of research that will lead to effective prevention and treatment of gambling disorder,” said Christine Reilly, NCRG Senior Research Director. “We salute all of the companies and individuals that sponsored the 2015 golf classic.”

Returning as title sponsors were the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) and the American Gaming Association (AGA). Other Sponsors included Ainsworth, Aristocrat, Caesars Entertainment, Casino Enterprise Management Magazine, CPI, GLI, Global Gaming Expo, Hikam America, Konami, JCM Global, the National Indian Gaming Association, Patriot Gaming, Scientific Games, VSR Industries and WaffleTechnology.

Next year’s tournament will be held April 26, 2016 at Cascata. You can tee-up to fight problem gambling anytime by visiting www.NCRG.org or visit www.golf.jcmglobal.com for tournament information.