LAS VEGAS (July 24, 2023) – Thanks to the generous support of players and sponsors from across the gaming industry, the 24th AGEM & AGA Golf Classic Presented by JCM Global raised $180,000 for the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG). Including this year’s donation, the event has raised more than $2.6 million to support the ICRG and its research into problem gambling.
“I would like to express my deep appreciation for our incredible partnership with JCM Global and our esteemed title sponsors, AGA and AGEM,” said Art Paikowsky, President of ICRG. “The success of this event, with the support of our sponsors, has resulted in astonishing results year after year. These funds will be crucial in advancing our mission of funding scientifically based research to provide valuable insights to the industry, regulators, legislators, and the media.”
The 24th AGEM & AGA Golf Classic Presented by JCM Global was supported by 144 players and 16 corporate sponsors. Operators, suppliers, and independent test labs nationwide united to make the event successful, highlighting their shared commitment to the ICRG’s mission.
Title and presenting sponsors were the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM), the American Gaming Association (AGA), and JCM Global (JCM). Other sponsors were Aristocrat Gaming, Caesars Entertainment, Catapult Global, Everi, Fantalooks, Global Gaming Business magazine, ICE London 2024, KPMG, Light & Wonder, MC2, Novomatic Americas, Patriot Gaming, and Red Wagon Institute.
“We are grateful to the individuals and companies across the industry who support the ICRG through the annual Golf Classic. At JCM, we are honored to produce the tournament, and the generous support from our players and sponsors enables us to continue to do that” said Dave Kubajak, JCM’s SVP of Sales, Marketing & Operations.
The ICRG encourages individuals to consider including them in their annual charitable giving. For more information, please visit ICRG.org.
About the ICRG
The International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) is a global leader in research and education on gambling disorder and responsible gambling. Since 1996, our center has funded research grants to support innovative investigations. Our commitment to rigorous standards ensures that grants are awarded to the highest-quality research proposals. For more information, visit www.icrg.org.