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ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH BOOKMAKERS
ABB is the leading trade association representing high street ('off-course') bookmakers in Great Britain. The ABB's objective is to help create and sustain conditions in which socially responsible betting shop operators can compete and prosper
BINGO ASSOCIATION
Represents British bingo operators
BRITISH AMUSEMENT CATERING TRADE ASSOCIATION
BACTA stands for the British Amusement Catering Trade Association and was formed in 1974. With foundations laid in the late 19th century, it now forms the largest trade association in the gaming arena, and the only association to represent the pay-to-play leisure industry in Great Britain. Currently it represents the interests of over 600 companies and over 1000 individuals
BRITISH CASINO ASSOCIATION
BCA is the leading trade association for the casino industry in Great Britain. Formed in 1973, it works to raise awareness, engage in policy development and promote best practice. It acts as a central point for comment and opinion for its members, who operate over 90% of Britain’s licensed casinos, and provide them with a vital source of information and advice
BUSINESS IN SPORT & LEISURE
BISL aims to improve regulatory frameworks and influence formal policies and plans, which affect the Industry's operation and its continued growth and improvement; improve public awareness of the Hospitality, Sport and Leisure Industry, its economic importance and status and provide an active forum for members to share best practice, knowledge and resources and to debate policy
CASINO OPERATORS ASSOCIATION
This Association was formed in 2001 from companies who felt that the British Casino Association was unable to represent adequately other than large company views. Those smaller companies who felt strongly enough wished to put their views forward in order to sustain the unique qualities of British Gaming, whilst still embracing measured, controlled change necessary after years of stagnation. They have fundamentally different perspective born of hands-on understanding of the industry based on over thirty years experience and, usually, a risk to their own capital by ownership of their casino(s). It tends to inculcate quite a different long-term approach
GAMCARE
GamCare, a registered charity, has become the leading authority on the provision of information, advice and practical help in addressing the social impact of gambling
GAMBLING APPEALS TRIBUNAL
The Gambling Appeals Tribunal (GAT) is an independent body set up to hear appeals against the decisions of the Gambling Commission (the Commission). Licence holders, and applicants, have a right of appeal to the Tribunal against the decisions of the Commission relating to their existing licence or licence application
LACORS
LACORS (the Local Authorities Coordinators of Regulatory Services) is the local government central body responsible for overseeing local authority regulatory and related services in the UK
LOTTERIES COUNCIL
Formed over thirty years ago by volunteers with a passion for lottery fundraising, the Council today continues to draw almost entirely upon voluntary contributions from individuals working in the industry
NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMISSION
The National Lottery Commission is responsible for licensing and regulating the National Lottery. It protects the integrity of the Lottery; protects players; and maximises funds to good causes. It also runs the competition for the licence and selects the operator of the Lottery. The National Lottery Commission is a Non-Departmental Public Body, sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. It operates at arm’s length from government and its decisions are independent
REMOTE GAMBLING ASSOCIATION
The Remote Gambling Association became operational on 1st August 2005 as a result of a merger between the Association of Remote Gambling Operators (ARGO) and the Interactive Gaming, Gambling and Betting Association (IGGBA). The RGA 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
THE GAMBLING COMMISSION
The Gambling Commission regulates gambling in the public interest. It does so by keeping crime out of gambling, by ensuring that gambling is conducted fairly and openly, and by protecting children and vulnerable people from being harmed or exploited by gambling. The Commission also provides independent advice to government on gambling in Britain. It shares its licensing responsibility with local licensing authorities