Even after the report of the National Gambling Impact Study Commission was released in 1999, essentially confirming the industry’s benign view of gaming, detractors still bring up flawed studies and discredited academics to bash casinos. During this session, the leader of the industry’s trade association will explain how to respond when confronted with these falsehoods and “junk science.” Experts will suggest ways to spread the message through training programs and community involvement.
| Moderator: | | Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. - President & CEO - American Gaming Association - AGA | | Panel: | | Alan Feldman - Senior Vice President, Public Affairs - MGM MIRAGE | | Jan Laverty Jones - Senior Vice President of Communications - Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. | | Jim Perry - President & CEO - Argosy Gaming Company |
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