American Gaming Association

The American Gaming Association (AGA) is a trade group representing the casino industry. The following viewpoint is excerpted from the AGA’s list of commonly asked questions about Responsible Gaming Education Week 2001, an event the AGA sponsors each year to promote responsible gambling and raise awareness of the problem of compulsive gambling. The AGA maintains that educating casino employees and the general public about the problem of compulsive gambling is one of the best ways to reduce the problem. The association also describes its support of the National Center for Responsible Gaming, which conducts scientific research on treatment for compulsive and underage gambling.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. What are the two best ways for the casino industry to address compulsive gambling and underage gambling, in...