MIÉ 15 DE MAYO DE 2024 - 18:43hs.
Geoff Freeman

AGA President releases statement on Las Vegas shooting

In one of the deadliest mass shootings in US history, at least 58 people died and 515 others were injured in a shooting at an outdoor concert near the Mandalay Bay Resort. AGA President and CEO, Geoff Freeman, released a statement following the tragic news.

"The American Gaming Association and our Global Gaming Expo (G2E) partner, Reed Exhibitions, are closely monitoring the horrific events that took place in Las Vegas earlier this morning (yesterday). Our thoughts and prayers are with those that were affected and with the people of Las Vegas and Nevada.

G2E annually welcomes 26,000 visitors and is scheduled to open, as planned, today with the G2E conference program, while exhibitor move-in continues for the show to open tomorrow (today). The AGA and Reed Exhibitions will be in constant contact with local and national law enforcement and our host, Las Vegas Sands. We will closely monitor the situation and safety remains our priority.

The gaming industry is a tight-knit community and Las Vegas is the beating heart of our operations. The AGA and Reed Exhibitions will offer our full assistance as the city recovers, and we will strive to honor the victims of this tragic event."

Source: GMB