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Trade Group Joins Cause

24 August 2004

Las Vegas Sun

The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers, a trade group for makers of slot machines and related equipment, has made a $20,000 contribution to to the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling. The Nevada Council, an advocacy and education group affiliated with the National Council on Problem Gambling, distributes the compulsive gambling brochures found in most Nevada casinos and operates a 24-hour hotline for people with gambling problems.

"Over the years we have received support from various individual gaming equipment manufacturers in Nevada," said Carol O'Hare, executive director of the Nevada Council. "AGEM's decision to become a corporate member reflects this industry's ongoing commitment to this important issue."

"We're proud to join the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling and look forward to becoming actively involved in their many worthwhile programs and services that address this community health issue," AGEM President Walt Stowe said.

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