The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers, a trade group for makers of slot machines and related equipment, has made a $20,000 donation to to the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling. The Nevada Council, an advocacy and education group linked with the National Council on Problem Gambling, that puts out the compulsive gambling pamphlets found in most Nevada casinos. They also operate a 24-hour hotline for people with gambling problems.

Carol O'Hare, executive director for the Nevada Council said that over the years they have had support from various individual gaming equipment manufacturers in Nevada and that AGEM's decision to become a corporate member reflects this industry's undying commitment to what she says is an extremely important issue.

AGEM's President, Walt Stowe stated that his company is proud to join the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling and that they look forward to becoming very involved in their many worthwhile programs and services that address this community health issue.,