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Sunday, December 14, 2025

Sara Slane on the AGA, Sports Betting, and the Future of the Industry

Outside of esports, sports betting is the hottest topic surrounding the sports industry.

At Hashtag Sports, Sara Slane, SVP of Public Affairs for the American Gaming Association, discussed the association’s role with the new legislation, what questions she is getting the most from teams, and why she thinks integrity fees don’t work.

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