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Gambling within the Uk is highly regulated and there are Trade Associations set up to help the people working,running and playing within the industry.

Association of British Bookmakers Association of British Bookmakers is the trade association representing bookmakers in Great Britain.The ABB's objective is to help create and sustain conditions in which socially responsible British bookmakers can compete and prosper.

Bingo Association The Bingo Association is the trade association of the licensed bingo industry in Great Britain, representing the proprietors of bingo clubs licensed under the Gaming Act 1968. The purpose of The Bingo Association is to promote and develop the interests of the licensed bingo industry and to represent members interests in contacts with third parties, in particular with various government departments, other trade associations and the media.

BACTA – British Amusement Catering Trades Association BACTA is the voice of the pay-to-play lesiure industry representing all divisions from large manufacturers through to small seaside arcades. It aims to improve the image of the industry, encourage good practice, and create an optimal trading enviroment for all sectors. It also encourages a voluntary Code of Practice which clearly defines responsible working practices.

BBOA – British Betting Office Association The British Betting Office Association is the leading trade association for independent bookmakers in the UK.

BCA – British Casino Association The British Casino Association (BCA) is the trade association for the casino industry in Great Britain, with the operators of over 90% of the British casinos as members. Representing the membership of Britain's licensed casinos, the BCA provides a powerful voice in negotiations with various government departments, the media and other trade associations.

Department for Culture, Media and Sport The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is responsible for the law regulating UK gambling.

eCOGRA The primary objective of eCOGRA is to provide player protection, by providing comfort to the player that the games are fair, the player will be paid timeously and treated fairly, and that the operators will behave responsibly. Players will be assured of this when they transact with online gaming sites displaying the eCOGRA Seal of Approval.In order to be awarded the eCOGRA Seal, an online gaming operator needs to be a software licensee of an eCOGRA member, satisfy eCOGRA that their operations have been, and will continue to be, conducted in a highly reputable manner, and comply with eCOGRA's Generally Accepted Practices.

European Betting Association EBA is an association of leading European sports betting operators. EBA is a Brussels based non profit making association. It promotes the right under EU law for members based and licensed in one member state to promote their services in, and accept business from, all other EU member states.

Independent Betting Arbitration Service The Independent Betting Arbitration Service is an authoritative, totally independent third party offering effective dispute resolution procedures to customers who have an unresolved betting dispute with an IBAS registered bookmaker.

IGGBA iGGBA - Interactive Gaming, Gambling and Betting Association aims to provide reassurance to playing customers of the probity and trustworthiness of its members, and also to represent the trade, particularly in the formulation and maintenance of formal regulation. iGGBA is recognised by the Gaming Board of Great Britain as well as GAMCARE, the UK social responsibility group.
Friars House, Office 119
157-168 Blackfriars Road
London
SE1 8EZ
United Kingdom
Tel: 0207 620 2770
Fax: 0207 593 1442

National Lottery Commission The National Lottery Commission is a non-departmental public body, which began on the 1 April 1999 to regulate the National Lottery.The Commission undertakes the statutory duties set down in the National Lottery Act 1993.

The Gaming Board for Great Britain The Gaming Board for Great Britain is the regulatory body for casinos, bingo clubs, gaming machines and the larger society and all local authority lotteries in Great Britain.
Berkshire House
168-173 High Holborn
London
WC1V 7AA

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