Geoff Freeman has announced that he will stand down as President and CEO of the American Gaming Association (AGA) at the end of July – barely two months after seeing the US Supreme Court overturn a nationwide ban on sports betting.
Freeman, who became the AGA’s second CEO when appointed in 2013 following the departure of industry legend Frank Fahrenkopf, will take on a similar role with the Grocery Manufacturers Association from 1 August 2018 although he is expected to also maintain a reduced role with the AGA.
In a statement, AGA Chairman Tim Wilmott – the CEO of Penn National Gaming Inc – said, “The AGA accomplished many important successes during Geoff’s tenure, most notably the recent Supreme Court ruling declaring the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act unconstitutional, a decision that paves the way for legalized sports betting in the US.
“It is a testament to our industry, as well as to Geoff himself, that GMA would look to gaming as a model for managing through dynamic change and complexity to achieve success in both policy and perceptions. Geoff has built a strong board and a strong team. He leaves us well positioned for future success.”
The AGA is yet to select Freeman’s successor.
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