Gaming industry touts importance to state economy

At least, that’s the message the American Gaming Association wanted to make at a roundtable discussion on the topic in Wheat Ridge on Wednesday. That event, attended by Colorado Republican U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton and U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner, wasn’t held because of any general concern that the industry is being targeted, but just as a general reminder to state and national leaders that casinos have done much in the way of economic development, said Chris Moyer, spokesman for the group.