Cary, Illinois – March 31, 2025 – The American Amusement Machine Association (AAMA) and DGA formerly Dentons Global Advisors (DGA) are pleased to announce the release of a new market research report detailing the laws governing amusement games in five states: Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Ohio, and Texas. This report provides an invaluable resource for AAMA members navigating state-specific amusement machine regulations, offering a thorough examination of the distinctions between amusement games and gambling devices across these key states.
Members in each state must navigate a complex web of state-specific regulations while balancing innovation with compliance. This report provides a detailed analysis of these regulatory frameworks, offering a comprehensive resource for the American Amusement Machine Association (AAMA) to support members as they expand and innovate in an increasingly regulated environment.
This report highlights critical regulatory differences:
Distinction Between Amusement Machines and Gambling Devices
Prize Limitations
Licensing Requirements
The report offers members a current and detailed breakdown of these frameworks, supporting them in expanding their businesses while staying compliant with the regulations in each respective state.
AAMA’s Growing Database: A Valuable Member Benefit
This is part of AAMA's ongoing efforts, directed by the AAMA Government Relations Committee, to create an extensive Amusement Game Regulations Database. The database is available exclusively to AAMA members, offering them access to essential regulatory information as a key benefit. In the coming months, AAMA and DGA plan to expand the database, incorporating more states to provide even broader regulatory insights for members across the country.
“Amusement game laws vary widely state-to-state making it difficult for our members to keep up,” said AAMA EVP Pete Gustafson “we’re providing our members with a valuable and user-friendly database of amusement game laws they can reference through their exclusive AAMA member portal. This database will be actively maintained ensuring the information is accurate and current. Our intention is to continually grow this database until all 50 states are included.”
This comprehensive resource underscores AAMA’s commitment to empowering its members with valuable industry insights while advocating for fair regulatory practices. As the regulatory landscape continues to evolve, AAMA and DGA will work to update and expand the database, ensuring that members are equipped with the latest information for sustainable growth and innovation.
AAMA members will receive an email from American Amusement Machine Association no-reply@community.glueup.com this morning with a link to access the document.
For more information on accessing the Amusement Game Regulations Database and other member benefits, email Melissa@coin-op.org.
About The AAMA
The American Amusement Machine Association (AAMA) is an international not-for-profit 501(c)6 trade organization representing the manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, professional service providers and location owner/operators for the coin-operated amusement industry. Our mission is to make the industry better through collaboration, education, advocacy and networking. We never stop playing!
About DGA
DGA is a global advisory firm that helps clients protect and grow what they have built.