AGEM and AGA Golf Classic Delivers $185,000 to Responsible Gaming Research

The 27th annual AGEM & AGA Golf Classic presented by JCM Global has raised $185,000 for the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG). This latest contribution brings the tournament’s cumulative support for the ICRG to $3.2 million since the event launched in 1999, as reported by Yogonet International.

The check was formally presented this week at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E). The tournament took place May 6 at SouthShore Country Club in Henderson, Nevada, and exceeded last year’s total by $5,000.

Funds Support Independent Research Programs

The ICRG finances independent, peer-reviewed research into gambling disorder and responsible gambling practices. Ahead of G2E, the organization held its 27th annual Conference on Gambling and Addiction at the Venetian Expo on September 27 and 28.

Those present for the presentation included AGEM President and CEO Daron Dorsey, AGA Senior Vice President of Membership and Events Maureen Beddis, ICRG President Michael Soll, ICRG Director of Corporate Partnerships Joshua Belkin, ICRG Director of Research and Education Travis Sztainert, ICRG board member Art Paikowsky and JCM Senior Vice President Dave Kubajak.

Sustaining Research Momentum

The steady increase from the prior year’s $180,000 demonstrates consistent industry participation in funding evidence-based work. Operators and suppliers gain from research that informs practical responsible-gaming measures capable of reducing harm while preserving market integrity. The accumulated $3.2 million now supplies a measurable base for ongoing studies, though the precise allocation across specific research projects remains undisclosed in current reporting.

Reporting: Yogonet International

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