European Gaming and Betting Association

The EGBA is a not-for-profit association set up by seven of the leading online gaming operators in Europe: PartyGaming, bwin Group, Unibet, bet-at-home.com, The Carmen Media Group, Expekt and Interwetten Gaming Ltd.

Contact

European Gamind and Betting Association
11 Rond Point Schuman
1040 Brussels
Belgium

http://www.eu-ba.org

GamCare

GamCare strives to develop strategies that will improve the understanding of the social impact of gambling, promote a responsible approach to gambling and address the need of those adversely affected by a gambling dependency.

Contact

GamCare
2&3 Baden Place
Crosby Row
London
SE1 1YW

http://www.gamcare.org.uk

Independent Betting Arbitration Service

The Independent Betting Arbitration Service was formed in the autumn of 1998 with the Government's approval and the support of the industry (over 95% of UK bookmakers have registered with the service).

Contact

Independent Betting Arbitration Service
PO Box 44781
London
SW1W 0WP

http://www.ibas-uk.com

Interactive Gaming Council

The IGC, a not-for-profit organization, was founded in the 1996 in the US, and relocated to Vancouver, Canada in March 2000. The organization was established to provide a forum for interested parties to address issues and advance common interest in the global interactive gaming industry, to establish fair and responsible trade guidelines and practices that enhance customer confidence in interactive gaming products and services, and to serve as the industry's public policy advocate and information clearinghouse.

Contact

Interactive Gaming Council Canada
175-2906 West Broadway
Vancouver BC V6K 2G8
Canada

http://www.igcouncil.org

The Remote Gambling Associatio

The Remote Gambling Association became operational on 1st August, 2005 as a result of the merger between the Association of Remote Gambling Operations (ARGO) and the Interactive Gaming, Gambling and Betting Association (IGGBA).
The RGS represents the world's largest and most well known remote gambling companies and provides the industry with a single voice on all the issues of importance to regulators, legislators and key decision makers around the world.

Contact

Remote Gambling Association Regency House
1-4 Warwick Street
london
W1B 5LT

http://www.rga.eu.com

eCOGRA

eCOGRA, a non-profit organization, is the independent standards authority of the online gambling industry, specifically overseeing fair gaming, player protection and responsible operator conduct. eCOGRA protects those who engage in online gaming where it is lawful.

Contact

Media
Stuart Hehir
Chameleon PR
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Tel: +44 (0) 20 76805500

http://www.ecogra.org

Association of British Bookmakers

The Association of British Bookmakers (ABB) is the leading trade association representing bookmakers in Great Britain. In 2002 the ABB was created following the merger of the British Betting Office Association (BBOA), representing independent bookmakers, and the Betting Office Licensees Association (BOLA), whose membership included the large bookmaking chairs.

Contact

Association of British Bookmakers Ltd Regency House
1-4 Warwick Street
London
W1B 5LT

http://www.abb.uk.com

UK Gambling Commisson

The UK Gambling Commission was set up under the Gambling Act 2005. It has taken over the role previously played by the Gaming Board for Great Britain in regulating casinos, bingo, gaming machines and lotteries. In addition, from 2007 it will have responsibility for the regulation of betting and remote gambling, as well as helping to protect children and the vulnerable.

Contact

Victoria Square House
Victoria Square
Birmingham
B2 4BP

http://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk

HBLB

The HBLB is a statutory body established by the Betting Lavy Act 1961 and now operating in accordance with the provisions of the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963 (as amended). Its role is to asses and collect monetary contribution from bookmakers and the Tote via a levy, which it then distributes for the improvement of horseracing, the breeding of horses and for the advancements of veterinary science and education.

Contact

Contact
Offices
52 Grosvenor Gardens
London
SW1W 0AU

iMega

The Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association was founded in 2007 with the goal of working constructively and cooperatively with government at all levels, and other concerned citizens and corporations, to continue the remarkable growth of the Internet, and to promote innovation, openness and freedom as the path to even greater benefit of this medium for all.

Contact

edward.leyden@iMEGA.org
1850 K Street, N.W.
International Square
Suite 390
Washington, D.C. 20006
Telephone: (202) 659-0711
Facsimile: (202) 659-0879
General Inquiries: info@iMEGA.org
Press Inquiries: pr@iMEGA.org
Membership: members@iMEGA.org

http://www.imega.org

Poker Players Alliance

The Poker Players Alliance is a nonprofit membership organization comprised of poker players and enthusiasts from around the United States who have joined together to speak with one voice to promote the game, ensure its integrity, and, most importantly, to protect poker players' rights.

Contact

Poker Players Alliance: Contact Us
Headquarters
John A. Pappas
Executive Director
1111 19th Street NW
Suite 1150
Washington, DC 20036
Toll Free Number: 1-888-448-4PPA
The Poker Players Alliance Customer Service Center is open from 9 AM to 5PM Pacific Standard Time.

http://www.pokerplayersalliance.org/index.php

American Gaming Association

The American Gaming Association (AGA) opened its office in Washington, D.C., in June 1995 with the fundamental goal of creating a better understanding of the gaming entertainment industry by bringing facts about the industry to the general public, elected officials, other decision makers and the media through education and advocacy.

Contact

American Gaming Association
1299 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Suite 1175
Washington, D.C. 20004
Phone: 202-552-2675
Fax: 202-552-2676

http://www.americangaming.org/