The 27th Annual AGEM & AGA Golf Classic, presented by JCM Global, successfully raised $185,000 for the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) in an event that brought together suppliers, operators, and regulators from across the gaming sector.
“We are deeply grateful to JCM Global, AGEM, AGA, and every sponsor and participant who helped make this year’s Golf Classic such a success,” shared Michael Soll, President of the International Center for Responsible Gaming. “Their continued support helps advance ICRG’s mission to fund independent, peer-reviewed research that improves our understanding of gambling disorder and informs evidence-based responsible gambling practices. Raising $185,000 this year—and $3.2 million over the tournament’s history—is a powerful testament to what the gaming community can accomplish when it comes together in support of rigorous science and player well-being.”
This year’s tournament was staged at the SouthShore Country Club in Henderson, Nevada. Sponsors included The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers, the American Gaming Association, JCM Global, Aristocrat, Catapult Global, GGB Magazine, Gaming Laboratories International, IGT, Konami, Light & Wonder, Patriot Gaming, Red Wagon Institute, VSR Industries, and Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation.
Teams included Ainsworth Gaming Technology, BetMGM, BMM Test Labs, Catapult Global, Gabbiano Seating, Galaxy Gaming, ICRG, IGT, Incredible Technologies, Interblock Gaming, James Industries, MGM, TableTrac, The US Playing Card Company, and Zitro Gaming.
Dave Kubajak, JCM SVP – Sales, Marketing & Operations, added, “We are grateful to the many sponsors and players from across the gaming industry whose continued support makes the Golf Classic such a success and advances the critical research of the ICRG. As our industry evolves and diversifies, it is encouraging to see broader participation in this event. It reflects both the strength of our community and our collective commitment to responsible gaming.”
