The 27th Annual AGEM & AGA Golf Classic, presented by JCM Global, raised $185,000 for the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG), bringing the event’s lifetime fundraising total to $3.2 million.
The event, held at SouthShore Country Club in Henderson, Nevada, brought together gaming suppliers, operators, and regulatory agencies from across the industry.
“We are deeply grateful to JCM Global, AGEM, AGA, and every sponsor and participant who helped make this year’s Golf Classic such a success,” said Michael Soll, President of the International Center for Responsible Gaming. “Their continued support helps advance ICRG’s mission to fund independent, peer-reviewed research that improves our understanding of gambling disorder and informs evidence-based responsible gambling practices.”
He added that the $185,000 raised this year, bringing the tournament’s lifetime total to $3.2 million, highlights the gaming industry’s collective commitment to supporting scientific research and player well-being.
Major sponsors included the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM), the American Gaming Association (AGA), JCM Global, Aristocrat, Catapult Global, GGB Magazine, Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), IGT, Konami, Light & Wonder, Patriot Gaming, Red Wagon Institute, VSR Industries, and the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation.
Participating teams represented companies and organizations, including Ainsworth Gaming Technology, BetMGM, BMM Test Labs, Catapult Global, Gabbiano Seating, Galaxy Gaming, ICRG, IGT, Incredible Technologies, Interblock Gaming, James Industries, MGM, Table Trac, The U.S. Playing Card Company, and Zitro Gaming.
Dave Kubajak, JCM Global’s Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Operations, said the event continues to reflect the gaming industry’s growing commitment to responsible gaming.
“We are grateful to the many sponsors and players from across the gaming industry whose continued support makes the Golf Classic such a success and advances the critical research of the ICRG,” he said. “As our industry evolves and diversifies, it is encouraging to see broader participation in this event.”
Original article: https://www.yogonet.com/international/news/2026/07/15/125376-27th-annual-agem-aga-golf-classic-raises-185-000-for-icrg
