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Table of Contents Casino City’s Global Gaming Almanac 5 Table of Contents Table of Contents ......................................................... 5 Preface .......................................................................... 9 Overview of Gaming Worldwide............................... 11 Gaming in Africa........................................................ 17 Algeria ................................................................... 19 Angola ................................................................... 19 Benin...................................................................... 20 Botswana ............................................................... 21 Burkina Faso .......................................................... 22 Burundi .................................................................. 22 Cameroon............................................................... 22 Cape Verde ............................................................ 23 Central African Republic....................................... 23 Chad ....................................................................... 24 Comoros................................................................. 24 Democratic Republic of Congo ............................. 24 Djibouti .................................................................. 25 Equatorial Guinea .................................................. 25 Eswatini ................................................................. 25 Ethiopia.................................................................. 26 Gabon..................................................................... 26 Gambia................................................................... 27 Ghana ..................................................................... 27 Guinea.................................................................... 28 Ivory Coast ............................................................ 29 Kenya ..................................................................... 30 Lesotho .................................................................. 32 Liberia.................................................................... 32 Madagascar ............................................................ 33 Malawi ................................................................... 34 Mali........................................................................ 35 Mauritius................................................................ 36 Morocco ................................................................. 38 Mozambique .......................................................... 40 Namibia ................................................................. 40 Niger ...................................................................... 41 Nigeria ................................................................... 42 Réunion.................................................................. 43 Rwanda .................................................................. 44 Sao Tome and Principe.......................................... 44 Senegal .................................................................. 44 Seychelles .............................................................. 45 Sierra Leone .......................................................... 46 South Africa .......................................................... 47 Eastern Cape .................................................... 53 Free State ......................................................... 60 Gauteng ........................................................... 65 KwaZulu-Natal ................................................ 74 Limpopo .......................................................... 81 Mpumalanga .................................................... 88 North West Province ....................................... 94 Northern Cape ............................................... 101 Western Cape ................................................ 106 Tanzania .............................................................. 112 Togo..................................................................... 113 Tunisia ................................................................. 114 Uganda................................................................. 114 Zambia................................................................. 115 Zimbabwe ............................................................ 116 Gaming in Asia and the Middle East ....................... 119 Armenia ............................................................... 121 Azerbaijan ........................................................... 122 Bahrain ................................................................ 122 Cambodia............................................................. 122 China ................................................................... 126 Egypt ................................................................... 127 Hong Kong .......................................................... 129 India ..................................................................... 133 Indonesia ............................................................. 137 Iraq....................................................................... 137 Israel .................................................................... 137 Japan .................................................................... 138 Kazakhstan .......................................................... 142 Laos ..................................................................... 144 Lebanon ............................................................... 144 Macau .................................................................. 145
Table of Contents 6 Casino City’s Global Gaming Almanac Malaysia .............................................................. 155 Mongolia ............................................................. 157 Myanmar ............................................................. 157 Nepal ................................................................... 158 North Korea......................................................... 159 Philippines........................................................... 160 Cagayan Economic Zone and Free Port........ 168 Saudi Arabia ........................................................ 168 Singapore............................................................. 168 South Korea......................................................... 173 Sri Lanka ............................................................. 176 Taiwan ................................................................. 178 Thailand............................................................... 179 Timor-Leste ......................................................... 179 Turkey ................................................................. 180 Turkmenistan....................................................... 181 United Arab Emirates.......................................... 181 Vietnam ............................................................... 182 Gaming in the Caribbean ......................................... 187 Anguilla............................................................... 188 Antigua and Barbuda........................................... 188 Aruba ................................................................... 190 Bahamas .............................................................. 191 Barbados.............................................................. 193 Bermuda .............................................................. 194 Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba ........................ 195 British Virgin Islands .......................................... 195 Curaçao ............................................................... 196 Dominica ............................................................. 207 Dominican Republic............................................ 207 Grenada ............................................................... 212 Guadeloupe ......................................................... 212 Haiti ..................................................................... 212 Jamaica ................................................................ 213 Martinique ........................................................... 221 Puerto Rico.......................................................... 222 Saint Kitts and Nevis........................................... 225 Saint Lucia .......................................................... 227 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ....................... 227 Sint Maarten ........................................................ 228 Trinidad and Tobago ........................................... 229 Turks and Caicos Islands .................................... 231 United States Virgin Islands ................................231 Gaming in Central and South America ....................235 Argentina..............................................................236 Belize ...................................................................249 Bolivia..................................................................250 Brazil ....................................................................251 Chile .....................................................................253 Colombia..............................................................257 Costa Rica ............................................................267 Ecuador ................................................................272 El Salvador ...........................................................273 French Guiana ......................................................274 Guatemala ............................................................274 Guyana .................................................................274 Honduras ..............................................................275 Nicaragua .............................................................275 Panama .................................................................277 Paraguay...............................................................288 Peru ......................................................................290 Suriname ..............................................................296 Uruguay................................................................297 Venezuela.............................................................301 Gaming in Europe.....................................................305 Åland Islands .......................................................309 Albania .................................................................310 Alderney...............................................................311 Andorra ................................................................313 Austria ..................................................................313 Belarus .................................................................320 Belgium ................................................................323 Bosnia and Herzegovina ......................................338 Bulgaria ................................................................340 Croatia ..................................................................347 Cyprus ..................................................................358 Czech Republic ....................................................363 Denmark...............................................................384 Estonia..................................................................391 Faroe Islands ........................................................396 Finland .................................................................396 France...................................................................407 Georgia.................................................................445 Germany...............................................................447
Table of Contents Casino City’s Global Gaming Almanac 7 Schleswig-Holstein ........................................ 476 Gibraltar ............................................................... 477 Greece .................................................................. 478 Guernsey .............................................................. 485 Hungary ............................................................... 485 Iceland ................................................................. 489 Ireland .................................................................. 490 Isle of Man........................................................... 500 Italy ...................................................................... 503 Jersey ................................................................... 512 Kosovo ................................................................. 513 Latvia ................................................................... 513 Liechtenstein........................................................ 526 Lithuania .............................................................. 527 Luxembourg......................................................... 539 Macedonia ........................................................... 542 Malta .................................................................... 546 Moldova ............................................................... 550 Monaco ................................................................ 552 Montenegro.......................................................... 553 Netherlands .......................................................... 556 Norway ................................................................ 570 Poland .................................................................. 576 Portugal................................................................ 584 Romania ............................................................... 586 Russia................................................................... 591 Serbia ................................................................... 597 Slovakia ............................................................... 600 Slovenia ............................................................... 604 Spain .................................................................... 610 Sweden................................................................. 625 Switzerland .......................................................... 635 Ukraine ................................................................ 643 United Kingdom .................................................. 644 Gaming in North America........................................ 701 Canada ................................................................. 703 Mexico ................................................................. 705 United States ........................................................ 708 Gaming in Oceania................................................... 717 Australia............................................................... 718 Australian Capital Territory........................... 720 New South Wales .......................................... 728 Northern Territory ......................................... 739 Queensland .................................................... 749 South Australia .............................................. 762 Tasmania ....................................................... 768 Victoria .......................................................... 779 Western Australia .......................................... 790 Christmas Island .................................................. 800 Cook Islands ........................................................ 800 Fiji ....................................................................... 800 French Polynesia ................................................. 801 Marshall Islands .................................................. 801 Nauru ................................................................... 801 New Caledonia .................................................... 801 New Zealand........................................................ 802 Norfolk Island...................................................... 812 Northern Mariana Islands .................................... 812 Palau .................................................................... 814 Papua New Guinea .............................................. 814 Samoa .................................................................. 815 Solomon Islands .................................................. 816 Vanuatu ............................................................... 816 Gaming on Cruise Ships .......................................... 819 Gaming Property Owners and Operators................. 837 Gaming Properties Ranked by Size ......................... 883 Gaming Machines................................................ 883 Table Games ........................................................ 891 Poker Tables ........................................................ 899 Bingo Seats.......................................................... 907 Gaming Positions ................................................ 911 Hotel Rooms........................................................ 919 Gaming Properties Grouped by Property Type ....... 927 Planned ................................................................ 927 Under Construction ............................................. 928 Casinos ................................................................ 929 Casino-Hotels ...................................................... 953 Racinos ................................................................ 960 Dog Tracks .......................................................... 961 Horse Tracks........................................................ 962 Casino Cruises ..................................................... 968 Cruise Ships......................................................... 968 Card Rooms ......................................................... 970 Poker Games........................................................ 972 Bingo Halls.......................................................... 979 Appendix A: Assumptions and Methodology.......... 985
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Preface Casino City’s Global Gaming Almanac 9 Preface We are pleased to publish this 18th edition of Casino City's Global Gaming Almanac. This new edition provides market, financial, legal, and regulatory information about land-based and online gambling for more than 200 regions and jurisdictions around the world. From a summary of each country's gaming activity to the details of the participating properties, this almanac furnishes a complete overview of gaming worldwide. We also offer the information in this publication through an online service available at GlobalGamingAlmanac.com. This almanac is one of three publications that together comprise Casino City's Gaming Analyst Package. The other publications are Casino City's IndianGamingReport.com online service and Casino City's North American Gaming Almanac. The summary information for North America included in this almanac relies on the more detailed information provided in these other publications. This almanac has five primary areas of focus within each jurisdiction. First, the major market segments are described, including casino and card room gaming, lotteries, commercial bingo, race wagering, sports betting and online gaming. Information on recent revenue statistics, the historical and current regulatory environment, an overview of pending legislation, and major trends is included. Second, summary tables show the distribution and total numbers for types of gaming facilities, gaming devices (including slots, video lottery terminals, and electronic bingo), and gaming tables (including poker) within the jurisdiction. Other summarized statistics include casino square footage, convention square footage, number of rooms, restaurants and entertainment venues. Third, 6,000 gaming properties are covered across the jurisdictions. Details provided for individual properties include physical address, phone and fax numbers, website and e-mail addresses, property owner, types of table games, restaurant names and cuisines, entertainment venues, attractions and hours of operation. All the summarized statistics listed above are also provided for individual properties. Fourth, for each gambling activity in a jurisdiction, the appropriate regulatory body is shown with name, location and contact information. Gaming-related associations are also listed for each jurisdiction. Finally, current and historic activity-specific revenue charts and tables are provided. This data is not included for all jurisdictions, but we hope to see the number of jurisdictions furnishing revenue figures increase with each edition. This data is collected from regulatory agencies and commissions around the world. Specifically, the data includes: • Four years of calendar year net gaming revenue by gaming activity. The four calendar years of data are presented in local currency and U.S. dollars for all jurisdictions. The data is also presented in inflation-adjusted terms using December 2024 as the base. See the appendix for details of the calculations required to produce the revenue data presented in this book. • Five-year revenue bar charts for each gaming activity in each jurisdiction. Inflation-adjusted and U.S. dollar charts are included for each available jurisdiction as well. • Summary tables with four years of revenue, revenue change since prior year, inflation-adjusted revenue and inflation-adjusted revenue change since prior year for each gaming activity. • Raw revenue data tables and, when obtainable, tables of taxes collected per gaming activity. Casino City's Global Gaming Almanac also includes an ownership section that lists more than 400 gaming property owners worldwide. Along with contact information, the ownership details show the properties owned
Preface 10 Casino City’s Global Gaming Almanac and ownership share. Ranked lists of the largest gaming properties worldwide based on a variety of criteria and lists of gaming properties organized by property type are also provided. Casino City’s GlobalGamingAlmanac.com online service complements the print edition of the almanac with a variety of features and additional information. Interactive maps are provided showing the location of every gaming property covered in the almanac. You can zoom in on the maps to see close-up satellite images of properties and click on a property icon to see its details. A market analyzer tool is provided that shows a variety of statistics for a given gaming property in relation to all properties in a designated surrounding geographic area. More than 800 annual reports of gaming business based outside of North America are also available in addition to online access to the current and all prior editions of the almanac. The creation of Casino City's Global Gaming Almanac and Casino City’s GlobalGamingAlmanac.com online service and the development of the infrastructure required to support their production and the production of the other gaming analyst products were a massive effort involving many disciplines by a team of very dedicated people. We're proud of the effort put forth by every employee of Casino City Press. Steve Bloom, Vice President of Engineering, has overall responsibility for the software engineering efforts required to create the new editions of the almanac and online service, including database design, data-entry applications, and data extract procedures, in addition to managing the design and layout of the book and online service. Andrea Mullaney created the cover artwork for the almanac and the graphics and product tutorial included in the online service. Paul Mogilevsky, Publications Project Manager, had overall product management responsibility and worked closely with the development and content teams to manage the research, analysis and production work required to publish the new edition of the almanac. Paul was a major contributor, gathering financial data, compiling property and game counts, updating gaming jurisdiction summary descriptions and performing quality assurance reviews and final book production. Casino City’s content team is responsible for most of our data collection and update efforts. Simply stated, the new edition of the almanac and the online service would not exist without the dedication of the entire content team. Nancy Reiff and Michael Zadig were responsible for the updated property lists, property details, property associations, and agency and commission data included in this edition. Gary Trask was responsible for gaming jurisdiction descriptions. Other content development team members include Daniel Ippolito and Nancy Troy. Finally, we'd like to thank you, our customer. It is your words of encouragement and appreciation, your suggestions, and your overwhelming acceptance of our products that make our efforts both rewarding and possible. Michael A. Corfman Sylvia F. Corfman Chief Executive Officer Chief Operating Officer Casino City Press Casino City Press
World Casino City’s Global Gaming Almanac 11 Overview of Gaming Worldwide Overview As you survey the world, you will find forms of legal gambling almost everywhere. Legalized gambling has become the norm over the past 25 years as more and more jurisdictions have into the tremendous revenue potential provided by the taxation and regulation of gambling. overnments continue to expand legal gambling or update their regulatory frameworks to address new products and technologies. In the few places where gambling is still illegal for religious or ideological reasons, there are proponents making a strong case for its introduction. As the tide has turned, the holdouts have seen residents travel from their countries and states to gamble in neighboring jurisdictions, bringing their money and potential tax revenue with them. Today, more than 190 countries participate in some kind of legal gambling. With the global spread of regulated, online gambling, plus the still significant amount of illegal gambling around the world, we can safely say that most people will find an outlet for their gambling needs. Gaming Machine Summary Gaming Machines Slots......................................... 1,537,349 51.1% Video Gaming Machines ........... 141,268 4.7% Amusements with Prizes............ 723,057 24.0% Video Lottery Terminals............ 220,368 7.3% Electronic Gaming Machines..... 361,116 12.0% Electronic Bingo ............................ 6,790 0.2% Historic Horse Racing.................. 20,894 0.7% Total ........................................ 3,010,842 100.0% Gaming Profile by Type of Location Locations Bingo Halls .................................... 7,206 4.1% Card Rooms ..................................... 341 0.2% Casinos ........................................... 7,660 4.3% Gaming Machine Outlets ........... 158,915 90.1% Jai-Alai Frontons................................ 2 0.0% OTB Facilities .................................. 245 0.1% Racinos............................................. 106 0.1% Ships with Casinos ........................... 350 0.2% Sportsbooks....................................... 34 0.0% Tracks............................................. 1,547 0.9% Total ........................................... 176,406 100.0% All Gaming Machines Bingo Halls .................................. 53,925 1.8% Card Rooms ................................... 1,418 0.0% Casinos.................................... 1,035,874 34.4% Gaming Machine Outlets ........ 1,742,685 57.9% Jai-Alai Frontons............................ 1,643 0.1% Racinos......................................... 95,529 3.2% Ships with Casinos ....................... 79,168 2.6% Tracks............................................... 600 0.0% Total ........................................ 3,010,842 100.0% Slots Bingo Halls .................................... 3,658 0.2% Casinos ....................................... 923,830 60.1% Gaming Machine Outlets ........... 473,547 30.8% Jai-Alai Frontons............................ 1,643 0.1% Racinos ......................................... 55,503 3.6% Ships with Casinos ....................... 79,168 5.1% Total ........................................ 1,537,349 100.0% Video Gaming Machines Card Rooms.................................... 1,418 1.0% Casinos ......................................... 61,575 43.6% Gaming Machine Outlets.............. 74,599 52.8% Racinos ........................................... 3,676 2.6% Total ........................................... 141,268 100.0% Video Lottery Terminals Bingo Halls....................................... 403 0.2% Casinos ......................................... 17,644 8.0% Gaming Machine Outlets............ 171,021 77.6% Racinos ......................................... 31,300 14.2% Total ........................................... 220,368 100.0% Historic Horse Racing Machines Casinos ......................................... 12,232 58.5% Gaming Machine Outlets................ 3,912 18.7% Racinos ........................................... 4,150 19.9% Tracks ............................................... 600 2.9% Total ............................................. 20,894 100.0% Electronic Bingo Bingo Halls..................................... 6,400 94.3% Casinos ............................................. 390 5.7% Total ............................................... 6,790 100.0% Amusements with Prizes Casinos ............................................... 3 0.0% Gaming Machine Outlets............ 723,054 100.0% Total ........................................... 723,057 100.0% Electronic Gaming Machines Bingo Halls................................... 43,464 12.0% Casinos ......................................... 20,200 5.6% Gaming Machine Outlets............ 296,552 82.1% Racinos ............................................. 900 0.2% Total ........................................... 361,116 100.0% Table Games Including Poker Bingo Halls......................................... 9 0.0% Card Rooms.................................... 4,510 6.2% Casinos ......................................... 61,121 84.5% Gaming Machine Outlets.................. 493 0.7% Jai-Alai Frontons ............................... 37 0.1% Racinos ........................................... 2,110 2.9% Ships with Casinos ......................... 4,089 5.7% Total ............................................. 72,369 100.0% Poker Tables Card Rooms.................................... 3,106 28.8% Casinos ........................................... 6,656 61.7% Gaming Machine Outlets.................. 134 1.2% Jai-Alai Frontons ............................... 37 0.3% Racinos ............................................. 581 5.4% Ships with Casinos ........................... 280 2.6% Total ............................................. 10,794 100.0% Table Games Excluding Poker Bingo Halls......................................... 9 0.0% Card Rooms.................................... 1,404 2.3% Casinos ......................................... 54,465 88.5% Gaming Machine Outlets.................. 359 0.6% Racinos ........................................... 1,529 2.5% Ships with Casinos ......................... 3,809 6.2% Total ............................................. 61,575 100.0%
World 12 Casino City’s Global Gaming Almanac Gaming Profile by Geographic Location Locations Africa ............................................. 2,189 1.2% Asia & Middle East.......................... 563 0.3% Caribbean ......................................... 940 0.5% Central & South America............... 3,818 2.2% Europe .........................................128,148 72.6% North America ............................. 34,133 19.3% Oceania .......................................... 6,367 3.6% Cruise Ships ..................................... 248 0.1% Total ............................................176,406 100.0% All Gaming Machines Africa ........................................... 60,865 2.0% Asia & Middle East...................... 54,915 1.8% Caribbean ..................................... 35,461 1.2% Central & South America............311,124 10.3% Europe ......................................1,266,159 42.1% North America .........................1,052,072 34.9% Oceania .......................................211,639 7.0% Cruise Ships ................................. 18,644 0.6% Total .........................................3,010,879 100.0% Slots Africa ........................................... 31,161 2.0% Asia & Middle East...................... 54,915 3.6% Caribbean ..................................... 25,461 1.7% Central & South America............311,124 20.2% Europe .........................................319,345 20.8% North America ............................759,668 49.4% Oceania ........................................ 17,031 1.1% Cruise Ships ................................. 18,644 1.2% Total .........................................1,537,349 100.0% Video Gaming Machines North America ............................141,268 100.0% Historic Horse Racing Machines North America ............................. 20,894 100.0% Video Lottery Terminals Caribbean ..................................... 10,000 4.5% Europe .......................................... 91,004 41.3% North America ............................119,364 54.2% Total ............................................220,368 100.0% Historic Horse Racing Machines North America ............................. 20,894 100.0% Electronic Bingo Africa ............................................... 300 4.4% North America ............................... 6,490 95.6% Total ............................................... 6,790 100.0% Amusements with Prizes Europe .........................................723,057 100.0% Electronic Gaming Machines Africa ........................................... 29,404 8.1% Europe .........................................132,753 36.8% North America ............................... 4,351 1.2% Oceania .......................................194,608 53.9% Total ............................................361,116 100.0% Table Games Including Poker Africa ............................................. 1,856 2.6% Asia & Middle East...................... 14,040 19.4% Caribbean ....................................... 1,367 1.9% Central & South America............... 3,733 5.2% Europe .......................................... 16,602 22.9% North America ............................. 31,161 43.1% Oceania .......................................... 2,060 2.8% Cruise Ships ................................... 1,550 2.1% Total ............................................. 72,369 100.0% Poker Tables Africa................................................ 157 1.5% Asia & Middle East .......................... 186 1.7% Caribbean ......................................... 171 1.6% Central & South America ................. 337 3.1% Europe ............................................ 2,599 24.1% North America................................ 7,164 66.4% Oceania............................................. 156 1.4% Cruise Ships....................................... 24 0.2% Total ............................................. 10,794 100.0% Table Games Excluding Poker Africa.............................................. 1,699 2.8% Asia & Middle East ...................... 13,854 22.5% Caribbean ....................................... 1,196 1.9% Central & South America ............... 3,396 5.5% Europe .......................................... 14,003 22.7% North America.............................. 23,997 39.0% Oceania........................................... 1,904 3.1% Cruise Ships.................................... 1,526 2.5% Total ............................................. 61,575 100.0% Casino and Card Room Gaming Our research indicates that more than 120 countries around the world have legalized casino and card room gambling. We consider casinos to be properties that offer gaming machines and table games or properties that offer house-banked table games. Properties that offer poker exclusively or a combination of poker and player-banked games are classified as card rooms. Gaming machine outlets include locations that offer gaming machine products exclusively, from slot halls to limited payout machine locations such as pubs, restaurants and grocery stores. Trends for the casino segment include the increasing share of revenue from electronic gaming machines, the integration of additional food, beverage and entertainment options as part of the casino experience and the growth of non-gaming amenities as central components of the casino business model. With new regulatory schemes in existing markets, for example, in the United Kingdom and Macau, casino gambling is set to include larger, more resort-style properties. As a note, although they represent one of the most vigorous gaming markets, we have decided against adding pachinko machines and their locations to the statistical summaries that follow. Lotteries Lotteries are as widespread as casinos and card rooms, with more than 120 countries offering some kind of lottery product. For the most part, lotteries are controlled by the government and contribute to the public good. Digital and app-based lottery distribution continues to expand rapidly in mature markets, especially across Europe, North America, and Africa. Race Wagering Horse and dog tracks have felt increasing financial pressure from the proliferation of casinos, online sports betting, and lotteries. A large number of tracks, have had to introduce casinos, card rooms, slot machines and VLTs to subsidize the racing operations. Fortunately, in jurisdictions where the racing industry has suffered from competition, legislators have been sympathetic to its plight and in many cases passed legislation allowing the tracks to expand their
World Casino City’s Global Gaming Almanac 13 operations. In many regions, this support takes the form of authorizing track-side casinos, VLTs, or dedicated tax subsidies Other strategies include developing a global circuit of premier races and using tax revenue from land-based facilities to subsidize tracks. More than 80 nations participate in the race betting industry. Sports Betting Sports betting is widespread throughout the world. Nearly every major market now offers regulated sports betting through retail, online, or hybrid models. Countries with less developed gambling industries tend to allow large international gaming companies to offer sports betting services on their behalf in exchange for licensing fees and taxes. Since the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 was repealed by the U.S. Supreme Court in May of 2018, 38 states as well as Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico, have passed bills that legalize sports betting as of January 2026, with more than 30 of those jurisdictions allowing mobile wagering. Online Gaming As the online gaming industry matures, so do the approaches to regulating it. In Europe, the single-market approach, where online gaming licenses from one country or jurisdiction are recognized by other countries, is quickly giving way to a country-by-country licensing approach. In this model, individual jurisdictions license and tax online gaming operators and create different sets of regulations and tax rules for operators to follow. Regulatory models range from highly restrictive – just a few licenses granted – to wide open (no cap on licenses). Tax models vary widely, from taxes on turnover to taxes on profits or revenue. In Canada, online gambling is regulated at the provincial level, with different rules and laws in each province, and Ontario’s open multi-license market is now seen as a benchmark for channelization and competition. And in the United States, legalization of online casinos and poker remains state-driven, while federal attention has shifted toward consumer protections and antimoney laundering standards. Currently, 31 U.S. jurisdictions (including Washington, D.C.) offer regulated online gambling in at least one form (sports betting, poker, and/or casino gaming). Charitable Gaming Charitable gaming is traditionally allowed in jurisdictions as a way for small local charities to generate revenues for their causes. Raffles, bingo, poker, twenty-one, paddlewheels, pull-tabs and other lowtechnology games are the usual methods for this type of gambling. An exception to this rule is the limited charitable casino-style operations permitted in some Canadian and U.S. jurisdictions, which are typically subject to tighter oversight to ensure proceeds benefit nonprofit causes. Commercial Bingo Bingo is a popular form of entertainment, available in some form in many regions worldwide. There are many variations to the rules and the ways it can be played. Traditional paper bingo is still very common, but electronic bingo is also popular. Some electronic bingo machines are virtually indistinguishable from traditional slot machines. In some jurisdictions, bingo is offered in lottery form. It is not unusual for bingo halls to also operate slot machines or VLTs on the same premises, and in many markets bingo is now offered in both land-based halls and online formats, often alongside VLTs in hybrid venues. Associations ASIS International 1625 Prince Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314-2882 (703) 519-6200 www.asisonline.org Founded in 1955, ASIS International is an organization for security professionals that develops programs and materials which address matters of security. ASIS promotes the value of the security management profession and helps create guidelines and standards for the industry. ASIS's Gaming and Wagering Protection Council focuses on issues surrounding security and surveillance management for professionals working in gaming or wagering venues. Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers PO Box 50049 Henderson, Nevada (702) 812-6932 www.agem.org AGEM is a nonprofit international trade association representing manufacturers and suppliers of electronic gaming devices, lotteries, systems, table games, online technology, key components, and support products and services for the gaming industry. AGEM works to further the interests of gaming equipment suppliers throughout the world. Through political action, regulatory influence, trade show partnerships, educational alliances, information dissemination and good corporate citizenship, the members of AGEM work together to create benefits for every company within the organization. AGEM has assisted regulatory agencies and participated in the legislative process to solve problems and create a business environment where AGEM members can prosper while providing a strong level of support to education and responsible gaming initiatives. Association of Players, Casinos, and Webmasters 33 Needham Street Newton, Massachusetts 02461-1615 (617) 332-2650 Fax: (617) 964-2280 www.apcw.org The APCW is focused on sharing the latest industry news with its members through weekly video news broadcasts. Founded in 2003, its news broadcasts have been watched over 5,000,000 times. Association of Racing Commissioners International 2365 Harrodsburg Road Suite B450 Lexington, Kentucky 40504 (859) 224-7070 Fax: (859) 224-7071 www.arci.com RCI is a nonprofit trade association made up of government regulators of horse and greyhound racing. Members of the organization work to ensure integrity in racing, developing programs for drug testing and the security of wagering systems. Casino Chip and Gaming Token Collectors Club PO Box 691085 Houston, Texas 11756 (877) 422-4822 casinocollectiblesassociation.com
World 14 Casino City’s Global Gaming Almanac Established in 1988, the CCandGTCC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of gaming history. The group collects gaming memorabilia and serves as a source of information. Esports and Online Gaming Association, Inc. 16200 SW Pacific Highway Suite H503 Tigard, Oregon 97224 (833) 463-7642 www.esoga.gg The Esports and Online Gaming Association (ESOGA) partners with organizations to bring esports and online gaming experiences to local communities. The group provides organizations with the tools and support they need. Whether hosting a dedicated esports league or looking to start an online gaming program, ESOGA offers a complete package of products and services. Esports Integrity Commission Suite 129 14 Chertsey Road Woking SY3 7FA United Kingdom esic.gg The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) is a not for profit members' association established in 2015 by key esports stakeholders to deal with issues of common interest - in particular the threat that match manipulation and betting fraud and other integrity challenges pose to esports. WithMembership of ESIC centres around key Principles that the members have agreed and they have also agreed to be bound by a Code of Ethics to govern their behaviour amongst themselves. ESIC is an historic coalition of businesses that are usually in competition with each other, but recognise that they are all threatened by attacks on the integrity of esports. Esports Trade Association 207 E. Ohio St. #430 Chicago, Illinois 60611 (708) 680-7133 esportsta.org Esports Trade Association is the trade association for esports industry business leaders. Founded in 2017, its mission is to unify, serve, and ethically advance the business interests and sustainability of the esports industry. Gambling Portal Webmasters Association 33 Needham Street Newton, Massachusetts 02461-1615 (617) 332-2850 Fax: (617) 964-2280 www.gpwa.org Established in 2001, the GPWA is the leading association for online gaming affiliates around the world. The GPWA has a focus on ethical behavior, and thousands of affiliate sites have agreed to follow the GPWA code of conduct and bear the GPWA-approved portal seal. The GPWA's community forum, with half a million posts, is where affiliates and affiliate managers interact with one another and share their perspective on every aspect of the industry. Global Gaming Women 799 9th Street Northwest Suite 700 Washington, District of Columbia 20001-5326 (202) 552-2675 Fax: (202) 552-2676 www.globalgamingwomen.org Global Gaming Women supports the development and success of women in the international gaming industry through education, mentor programs and networking. Established in 2011 by the American Gaming Association, GGW brings women in gaming together to form a network to share experiences and best practices. Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals 11709 Boulder Lane Suite 110 Austin, Texas 78726-1832 (512) 249-5333 or (800) 646-4387 Fax: (512) 249-1533 www.hftp.org Founded in 1952, HFTP is an international association for financial and technology professionals who work in the hospitality industry, including hotels, resorts and casinos. The group provides seminars, resources and extensive networking connections for its members. International Association of Gaming Advisors PO Box 92495 Henderson, Nevada (702) 355-4512 Fax: (702) 543-6159 www.theiaga.org Formed in 1980, IAGA is a worldwide nonprofit organization that provides a forum for discussing important issues in global gaming. IAGA holds educational and networking events that foster collaboration among those involved in the gaming industry. International Association of Gaming Regulators 7881 West Charleston Boulevard Suite 155 Las Vegas, Nevada 89117-8326 iagr.org The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) is composed of regulators from around the world who aim to further the efficacy of gaming regulations. The group provides a forum for discussing matters of policy and common interest as well as a point of contact for regulatory matters within the industry. International Betting Integrity Association 11 Rond Point Schuman 1000 Brussels Belgium +32 22-567565 Fax: +32 22-567503 ibia.bet The International Betting Integrity Association is a leading global voice on integrity for the licensed betting industry. Established in 2005 and formerly known as ESSA (Sports Betting Integrity), the International Betting Integrity Association is a not for profit association whose members include many of the world's largest regulated betting operators, active across six continents. International Center for Responsible Gaming 101 Convention Center Drive Suite 600 Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 (978) 338-6610 Fax: (978) 552-8452 www.icrg.org Formerly known as the National Center for Responsible Gambling, the ICRG is an organization that supports education and funding for problem gambling research. The group is dedicated to helping understand and address gambling disorders. International Esports Federation 615, 6F, Suyeonggangbyeon-daero 140 Haeundae-gu
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