Remote Gambling Association

Launched in August of 2005, the Remote Gambling Association is a merger of two of Europe’s leading gambling organisations; the Association of Remote Gambling Operators and the Interactive Gaming Gambling and Betting Association. The purpose of these two companies coming together was to create one strong brand which could establish a strict set of rules and regulations pertaining to gambling legislation.

Responsibility

This London based association states that its number one aim is to promote an environment of responsibility in the betting industry. It also aims to represent, fully and fairly, the interests of gambling organisations which are based in the United Kingdom and the wider European Economic Area. The Remote Gambling Association (RGA) do this by operating on behalf of their members to resolve any issues which may arise with governing bodies, the media, trade unions, or any other organisation. The RGA are a reliable and trustworthy establishment with a dedicated team of experts who have the ability to support all members of the association in their disputes, using the relevant litigation in keeping with EU and British gambling legislation.

One Remote Gambling Market Across Europe

Another way in which the RGA assists its members is if a dispute ever arises over the right to provide gambling services. This can be an issue in certain European countries where government regulations seek to restrict its residents from obtaining access to online gambling sites. As the RGA strongly advocates for a single, continent-wide rule permitting all players within the European Union to enjoy betting services, they regularly fight against blanket bans from individual countries. One of the long-term, overall aims of the association is for there to be one remote gambling market across Europe, where all sites are required to follow the same rules and ethical codes of conduct. The RGA strongly believe that this will go a long way to creating a safe, secure and reliable environment for all gamblers.

Any casino company which is fully licensed to operate betting activities in the European Economic Area, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Mann is eligible to join the RGA. However, even gambling sites which do not meet all of the necessary criteria to become part of the RGA can still be associated with the organisation by becoming Affiliate Members. Affiliate Members are not so strongly supported by RGA rules, but any form of association can prove hugely beneficial in the long run. Some of Europe’s most popular and well known online casinos are full members of the RGA and regularly benefit from the support of the company.

Code Of Conduct

The association holds every casino which is under its association to the very highest levels of integrity and responsibility. Full compliance with the company’s code of conduct is one of the most important factors for a casino to be registered with the RGA or even to be classed an Affiliate Member. Many of the rules on this code of conduct are concerned with criminal activity; for example, the prevention of underage gambling, fraudulent activity and the security of sensitive private data.