Carnival Corporation joins the American Gaming Association

Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:41 PM
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  • Rege Behe, CDC Gaming

Carnival Corporation on Thursday announced its membership in the American Gaming Association, becoming the first cruise operator to join the AGA.

According to a news release, the membership deepens Carnival Corporation’s commitment to “upholding the highest standards of compliance, including anti-money laundering initiatives and responsible gaming practices.”

“Joining the American Gaming Association is an important step in advancing our industry leadership and ensuring we remain at the forefront of responsible gaming and regulatory best practices,” Carnival Corporation Senior Vice President of Global Gaming Marty Goldman said in a statement. “This partnership opens new avenues for collaboration and knowledge-sharing that will directly benefit our guests, team members and the broader Carnival Corporation organization.”

As a core operator member, Carnival Corporation will have the opportunity to collaborate with land-based and online casino operators and gaming suppliers across the United States to gain valuable knowledge and insights to support the company’s business objectives. As an AGA member, Carnival Corporation leaders and team members will also have access to a wide range of benefits, including:

  • Industry-exclusive data and resources, including members-only webinars and research on regulatory trends and responsible gaming.
  • Professional development featuring exclusive programming such as educational webinars, legislative updates and best practices around compliance and responsible gaming.
  • Networking and collaboration opportunities to engage with leaders from commercial and tribal casinos, sports betting and igaming companies, and gaming suppliers, expanding the company’s industry connections and influence
  • Advocacy and policy support by way of the AGA’s advocacy tools and legislative intelligence to help follow and shape industry policy

“We’re thrilled to welcome Carnival Corporation to the American Gaming Association,” said Maureen Beddis, AGA Senior Vice President of Membership and Events Maureen Beddis.  “As a global leader in leisure travel and entertainment, they not only bring a unique perspective to our membership but also deepen our network through longstanding partnerships with several existing AGA members.

“Their commitment to delivering world-class gaming experiences at sea complements our efforts to promote innovation, collaboration, and responsible gaming across the industry. We look forward to working together to strengthen our collective impact.”

 

 

Rege Behe is lead contributor to CDC Gaming. He can be reached at rbehe@cdcgaming.com. Please follow @RegeBehe_exPTR on Twitter.