Charity event AGEM & AGA Golf Classic generates over $3 million in donations for the International Center for Radiology and Medicine (ICRG)
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The annual AGEM & AGA Golf Classic, a tournament that has been held for over two decades, has once again proven to be a significant fundraising event for the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG). This year, the event managed to raise an impressive $180,000 for the organisation.
The AGEM & AGA Golf Classic, which was created with the purpose of supporting the ICRG's research into the prevention and treatment of gambling disorder, has been sponsored by various entities since its inception in 1999. The primary sponsors include the American Gaming Association (AGA), the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM), and JCM Global, with additional support from Aristocrat Gaming, Catapult Global, Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), GGB Magazine, ICE Barcelona 2026, IGT, Indian Gaming Trade Show & Convention 2022, Konami, Light & Wonder, Patriot Gaming, Red Wagon Institute, and Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation.
The 2022 edition of the AGEM & AGA Golf Classic had broad representation from various sectors of the gaming industry. Operators, suppliers, independent test labs, land-based, igaming, race, and sports sectors all participated in the event. JCM Global's SVP - Sales, Marketing & Operations, Dave Kubajak, expressed his gratitude towards the companies and organisations supporting the tournament, stating that it's an honor for JCM to produce the Golf Classic.
The funds raised from the AGEM & AGA Golf Classic will contribute to informing legislators, regulators, and the media about responsible gaming. ICRG President Michael Soll expressed his gratitude towards the participants and sponsors for their continued support, stating that the funds will be used to support ICRG's research and education efforts.
Over the history of the AGEM & AGA Golf Classic, the total amount raised has surpassed $3 million. This remarkable fundraising milestone was made possible by the collective efforts of the players and sponsors who have participated in the event over the years. The AGEM & AGA Golf Classic continues to be a significant event in the gaming industry, not only for the funds it raises but also for its commitment to promoting responsible gaming.
[1] List of sponsors may not be exhaustive and may have changed since the publication of this article.
Participants in the sports sector, such as those from the land-based, igaming, race, and sports sectors, collaborated in the annual AGEM & AGA Golf Classic, an event known for its sports-betting charity tournament. The funds raised from this event, including this year's $180,000, will contribute significantly to ICRG's research into gambling disorders.
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