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Volatility continues to drive the broader equities markets. Although the United States markets ended the month of October with significant gains, the journey was a roller coaster. The overall improvement in equities likely pushed many of the AGEM Index members upward as well, erasing the substantial loss from the prior month. The AGEM Index increased by 18 points during the month of October.

Most gaming organizations are represented by one or more of the three main gaming industry associations—the American Gaming Association, the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers and the National Indian Gaming Association. Here, we feature essays from each of the leaders of these respective associations detailing their role in gaming and government relations.

Most gaming organizations are represented by one or more of the three main gaming industry associations—the American Gaming Association, the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers and the National Indian Gaming Association. Here, we feature essays from each of the leaders of these respective associations detailing their role in gaming and government relations.

The three Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed in 2011 between gambling regulators appear to be a first step toward a deeper cooperation between these authorities. The recent development of these MoUs, of which we know little more than the press releases announcing their signature, raises several questions about their motives, objectives and application.