CGA Board of Directors
Michael Smith
President
Reggie Fullwood
Vice President
Jef Bauer
Secretary/Treasurer
John Bohannon
Lisa Boyer
Marcus Fines
Larry Hill
David Minter
Marc Murphy
Stan Politano
Eric Rose
Mickey Rosenbaum
Kevin Werner
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Calendar of Events
November 15-17, 2009 - NCRG Annual Conference, Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas
November 19, 2009
Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission, 1881 Pierce Street, Lakewood
December 4, 2009
CGA Board of Directors
1001 - 17th Street, Suite 1800, Denver |
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The last month has been busy for CGA as we prepare for the 2010 legislative session. Your Board of Directors has been identifying potential legislative and regulatory issues which may surface after January 13, 2010 when the General Assembly convenes. Some of the issues we see on the horizon is another attempt by the horsebreeders to put slot machines at Arapahoe Park and off-track betting facilities as well as some other attempts to expand gaming geographically. We are also working with Colorado leadership on the Colorado Department of Revenue's recent attempts to tax "comp" hotel rooms in the casinos. We are in the process of forming our 2010 legislative committee to work with the CGA staff and lobbyists on these and other issues. |
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Don Marostica Speaks to CGA Members
Don Marostica, former state representative and the new director for the Colorado Office of Economic Development, spoke to CGA members at the October 30 membership meeting in Black Hawk. Mr. Marostica said that his office is working to bring new jobs to Colorado, and said that he has asked the governor and the Joint Budget Committee not to cut the state's $15 million tourism budget for next year, as it's important in a recession to bring visitors to the state. Mr. Marostica said he would help the industry advocate for a seat on the state's tourism board, and asked the industry for statistics on employment, promotions and marketing, specifically in light of the new Amendment 50 regulatory changes.
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G2E Nov. 17-19, 2009
Next week kicks off the largest gaming trade show in the U.S. at the Las Vegas Convention Center. If you have not yet registered, there is still time by clicking on the link, which will direct you to the conventions' home page.
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Mark Your Calendar - 2010 Legislative Reception for Tourism Industry
January 25, 2010, is the date for next year's annual legislative reception, sponsored by the Tourism Industry Association of Colorado, the advocacy group for state tourism. The event will be held at the Denver Athletic Club and begins at 5:30 PM. The CGA will again be a sponsor for this event, and members are encouraged to attend for an opportunity to speak personally with your elected officials.
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Pictures from NCRG Roadshow The National Center for Responsible Gaming (NCRG) held its annual road show in Denver October 15-16 to promote the research and education conducted by the NCRG to address gambling addiction. The NCRG presented its current research to the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission in Central City on October 15, followed by a luncheon for the industry at Ameristar Casino. On October 16, the NCRG attended a breakfast at the University of Denver to discuss implementation of college gambling policies, followed by a luncheon for the treatment community at the Marriott City Center in downtown Denver, which was attended by Colorado State Representative Carole Murray. Here are some photos of the events. From left, members of the Colorado problem gambling treatment community visit during the Friday luncheon; Judy Patterson, Vice President and Executive Director of the American Gaming Association speaks with Christine Reilly, Executive Director of NCRG's Institute for Gambling Research at the University of Denver's breakfast; CGA Executive Director Lois Rice talks with Judy Patterson and Alan Feldman, NCRG Board Member, at Friday's luncheon at the Marriott City Center.
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