$175,000 raised at AGA dinner

Monday, Oct. 22, 2001 | 9 a.m.

The American Gaming Association's "Dinner Honoring America's Gaming Greats," held during the Global Gaming Expo, raised more than $175,000 for the National Center for Responsible Gaming.

More than 650 attended the Oct. 2 dinner in Las Vegas. Honorees included Sen. Harry Reid, entertainer Paul Anka, Park Place Entertainment Corp. and Boyd Gaming Corp.

The casino industry-financed center, based in Kansas City, Mo., funds research on problem gambling. It also works to raise public awareness of pathological and underage gambling.

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