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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 ............................................................... 20 Burkina Faso .......................................................... 22 Burundi .................................................................. 22 Cameroon............................................................... 22 Cape Verde ............................................................ 23 Central African Republic....................................... 23 Chad ....................................................................... 23 Comoros................................................................. 23 Democratic Republic of Congo ............................. 24 Djibouti .................................................................. 24 Equatorial Guinea .................................................. 24 Ethiopia.................................................................. 25 Gabon..................................................................... 26 Gambia................................................................... 26 Ghana ..................................................................... 26 Guinea.................................................................... 27 Ivory Coast ............................................................ 28 Kenya ..................................................................... 28 Lesotho .................................................................. 31 Liberia.................................................................... 31 Madagascar ............................................................ 32 Malawi ................................................................... 32 Mali........................................................................ 34 Mauritius................................................................ 34 Morocco ................................................................. 36 Mozambique .......................................................... 38 Namibia ................................................................. 39 Niger ...................................................................... 39 Nigeria ................................................................... 40 Réunion.................................................................. 41 Rwanda .................................................................. 41 Sao Tome and Principe.......................................... 42 Senegal .................................................................. 42 Seychelles .............................................................. 43 Sierra Leone .......................................................... 44 South Africa .......................................................... 44 Eastern Cape .................................................... 50 Free State ......................................................... 56 Gauteng ........................................................... 61 KwaZulu-Natal ................................................ 70 Limpopo .......................................................... 77 Mpumalanga .................................................... 83 North West Province ....................................... 89 Northern Cape ................................................. 95 Western Cape ................................................ 100 Swaziland ............................................................ 106 Tanzania .............................................................. 106 Togo..................................................................... 107 Tunisia ................................................................. 108 Uganda................................................................. 108 Zambia................................................................. 109 Zimbabwe ............................................................ 110 Gaming in Asia and the Middle East ....................... 113 Armenia ............................................................... 114 Azerbaijan ........................................................... 115 Bahrain ................................................................ 116 Cambodia............................................................. 116 China ................................................................... 119 Egypt ................................................................... 120 Hong Kong .......................................................... 123 India ..................................................................... 127 Indonesia ............................................................. 131 Iraq....................................................................... 131 Israel .................................................................... 131 Japan .................................................................... 132 Kazakhstan .......................................................... 135 Laos ..................................................................... 136 Lebanon ............................................................... 137 Macau .................................................................. 137
Table of Contents 6 Casino City’s Global Gaming Almanac Malaysia .............................................................. 148 Mongolia ............................................................. 150 Myanmar ............................................................. 150 Nepal ................................................................... 151 North Korea......................................................... 152 Philippines........................................................... 152 Cagayan Economic Zone and Free Port........ 160 Saudi Arabia ........................................................ 161 Singapore............................................................. 161 South Korea......................................................... 166 Sri Lanka ............................................................. 168 Taiwan ................................................................. 169 Thailand............................................................... 170 Timor-Leste ......................................................... 171 Turkey ................................................................. 171 Turkmenistan....................................................... 172 United Arab Emirates.......................................... 173 Vietnam ............................................................... 173 Gaming in the Caribbean ......................................... 177 Anguilla............................................................... 178 Antigua and Barbuda........................................... 178 Aruba ................................................................... 180 Bahamas .............................................................. 181 Barbados.............................................................. 183 Bermuda .............................................................. 184 Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba ........................ 184 British Virgin Islands .......................................... 185 Curaçao ............................................................... 185 Dominica ............................................................. 197 Dominican Republic............................................ 197 Grenada ............................................................... 201 Guadeloupe ......................................................... 201 Haiti ..................................................................... 202 Jamaica ................................................................ 202 Martinique ........................................................... 210 Puerto Rico.......................................................... 211 Saint Kitts and Nevis........................................... 214 Saint Lucia .......................................................... 216 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ....................... 216 Sint Maarten ........................................................ 217 Trinidad and Tobago ........................................... 218 Turks and Caicos Islands .................................... 220 United States Virgin Islands ................................220 Gaming in Central and South America ....................223 Argentina..............................................................224 Belize ...................................................................235 Bolivia..................................................................237 Brazil ....................................................................237 Chile .....................................................................239 Colombia..............................................................242 Costa Rica ............................................................250 Ecuador ................................................................255 El Salvador ...........................................................255 French Guiana ......................................................256 Guatemala ............................................................256 Guyana .................................................................256 Honduras ..............................................................257 Nicaragua .............................................................257 Panama .................................................................259 Paraguay...............................................................269 Peru ......................................................................271 Suriname ..............................................................276 Uruguay................................................................277 Venezuela.............................................................281 Gaming in Europe.....................................................285 Åland Islands .......................................................289 Albania .................................................................290 Alderney...............................................................291 Andorra ................................................................292 Austria ..................................................................293 Belarus .................................................................299 Belgium ................................................................302 Bosnia and Herzegovina ......................................316 Bulgaria ................................................................318 Croatia ..................................................................324 Cyprus ..................................................................335 Czech Republic ....................................................339 Denmark...............................................................361 Estonia..................................................................368 Faroe Islands ........................................................373 Finland .................................................................374 France...................................................................385 Georgia.................................................................420 Germany...............................................................421
Table of Contents Casino City’s Global Gaming Almanac 7 Schleswig-Holstein ........................................ 451 Gibraltar ............................................................... 451 Greece .................................................................. 452 Guernsey .............................................................. 459 Hungary ............................................................... 459 Iceland ................................................................. 464 Ireland .................................................................. 464 Isle of Man........................................................... 473 Italy ...................................................................... 475 Jersey ................................................................... 483 Kosovo ................................................................. 485 Latvia ................................................................... 485 Liechtenstein........................................................ 497 Lithuania .............................................................. 497 Luxembourg......................................................... 509 Macedonia ........................................................... 510 Malta .................................................................... 514 Moldova ............................................................... 519 Monaco ................................................................ 520 Montenegro.......................................................... 521 Netherlands .......................................................... 522 Norway ................................................................ 537 Poland .................................................................. 542 Portugal................................................................ 549 Romania ............................................................... 551 Russia................................................................... 556 Serbia ................................................................... 561 Slovakia ............................................................... 564 Slovenia ............................................................... 568 Spain .................................................................... 574 Sweden................................................................. 588 Switzerland .......................................................... 597 Ukraine ................................................................ 604 United Kingdom .................................................. 606 Gaming in North America........................................ 667 Canada ................................................................. 669 Mexico ................................................................. 671 United States ........................................................ 673 Gaming in Oceania................................................... 681 Australia............................................................... 682 Australian Capital Territory........................... 685 New South Wales .......................................... 692 Northern Territory ......................................... 702 Queensland .................................................... 711 South Australia .............................................. 723 Tasmania ....................................................... 729 Victoria .......................................................... 739 Western Australia .......................................... 750 Christmas Island .................................................. 759 Cook Islands ........................................................ 759 Fiji ....................................................................... 759 French Polynesia ................................................. 759 Marshall Islands .................................................. 759 Nauru ................................................................... 760 New Caledonia .................................................... 760 New Zealand........................................................ 760 Norfolk Island...................................................... 770 Northern Mariana Islands .................................... 770 Palau .................................................................... 771 Papua New Guinea .............................................. 771 Samoa .................................................................. 772 Solomon Islands .................................................. 772 Vanuatu ............................................................... 773 Gaming on Cruise Ships .......................................... 775 Gaming Property Owners and Operators................. 795 Gaming Properties Ranked by Size ......................... 885 Gaming Machines................................................ 885 Table Games ........................................................ 893 Poker Tables ........................................................ 901 Bingo Seats.......................................................... 909 Gaming Positions ................................................ 915 Hotel Rooms........................................................ 923 Gaming Properties Grouped by Property Type ....... 931 Planned ................................................................ 931 Under Construction ............................................. 932 Casinos ................................................................ 933 Casino-Hotels ...................................................... 958 Racinos ................................................................ 964 Dog Tracks .......................................................... 965 Horse Tracks........................................................ 966 Casino Cruises ..................................................... 972 Cruise Ships......................................................... 973 Card Rooms ......................................................... 975 Poker Games........................................................ 977 Bingo Halls.......................................................... 984 Appendix A: Assumptions and Methodology.......... 991
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Preface Casino City’s Global Gaming Almanac 9 Preface We are pleased to publish this 17th 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 2023 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 Carol Heller, 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 tapped the tremendous revenue source provided by the taxation and regulation of gambling. Currently, many governments are increasing their efforts to either expand legal gambling or further regulate existing gambling. In the few places left 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, over 180 countries participate in some kind of legal gambling. With the proliferation of 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......................................... 1,555,259 51.6% Video Gaming Machines ........... 142,472 4.7% Amusements with Prizes............ 723,057 24.0% Video Lottery Terminals............ 220,394 7.3% Electronic Gaming Machines..... 362,116 12.0% Electronic Bingo ............................ 8,781 0.3% Total ........................................ 3,012,079 100.0% Gaming Profile by Type of Location Locations Bingo Halls .................................... 5,779 3.3% Card Rooms ..................................... 350 0.2% Casinos ........................................... 8,108 4.7% Gaming Machine Outlets ........... 155,943 90.4% Jai-Alai Frontons................................ 3 0.0% OTB Facilities .................................. 316 0.2% Racinos............................................. 111 0.1% Ships with Casinos ........................... 325 0.2% Sportsbooks....................................... 38 0.0% Tracks............................................. 1,566 0.9% Total ........................................... 172,539 100.0% All Gaming Machines Bingo Halls .................................. 56,596 1.9% Card Rooms ................................... 1,382 0.0% Casinos.................................... 1,038,224 34.5% Gaming Machine Outlets ........ 1,721,028 57.1% Jai-Alai Frontons............................ 2,615 0.1% OTB Facilities ................................ 1,520 0.1% Racinos......................................... 98,516 3.3% Ships with Casinos ....................... 92,198 3.1% Total ........................................ 3,012,079 100.0% Slots Bingo Halls .................................... 4,779 0.3% Casinos ....................................... 941,321 60.5% Gaming Machine Outlets ........... 458,560 29.5% Jai-Alai Frontons............................ 2,615 0.2% Racinos......................................... 55,786 3.6% Ships with Casinos ....................... 92,198 5.9% Total ........................................ 1,555,259 100.0% Card Rooms.................................... 1,382 1.0% Casinos ......................................... 56,944 40.0% Gaming Machine Outlets.............. 74,408 52.2% OTB Facilities ................................ 1,520 1.1% Racinos ........................................... 8,218 5.8% Total ........................................ 1,697,731 100.0% Video Lottery Terminals Bingo Halls....................................... 203 0.1% Casinos ......................................... 18,125 8.2% Gaming Machine Outlets............ 168,454 76.4% Racinos ......................................... 33,612 15.3% Total ........................................... 220,394 100.0% Electronic Bingo Bingo Halls..................................... 8,150 92.8% Casinos ............................................. 631 7.2% Total ............................................... 8,781 100.0% 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 ......................................... 21,200 5.9% Gaming Machine Outlets............ 296,552 81.9% Racinos ............................................. 900 0.2% Total ........................................... 362,116 100.0% Table Games Including Poker Bingo Halls......................................... 9 0.0% Card Rooms.................................... 4,303 5.9% Casinos ......................................... 61,553 83.7% Gaming Machine Outlets.................. 542 0.7% Jai-Alai Frontons ............................... 39 0.1% Racinos ........................................... 2,358 3.2% Ships with Casinos ......................... 4,730 6.4% Total ............................................. 73,534 100.0% Poker Tables Card Rooms.................................... 2,704 25.0% Casinos ........................................... 6,712 62.0% Gaming Machine Outlets.................. 183 1.7% Jai-Alai Frontons ............................... 39 0.4% Racinos ............................................. 856 7.9% Ships with Casinos ........................... 333 3.1% Total ............................................. 10,827 100.0% Table Games Excluding Poker Bingo Halls......................................... 9 0.0% Card Rooms.................................... 1,599 2.5% Casinos ......................................... 54,841 87.5% Gaming Machine Outlets.................. 359 0.6% Racinos ........................................... 1,502 2.4% Ships with Casinos ......................... 4,397 7.0% Total ............................................. 62,707 100.0% Gaming Profile by Geographic Location Locations Africa.............................................. 2,197 1.3% Asia & Middle East .......................... 586 0.3% Caribbean ......................................... 940 0.5% Central & South America ............... 3,823 2.2% Europe ........................................ 128,077 74.2% North America.............................. 30,333 17.6%
World 12 Casino City’s Global Gaming Almanac Oceania .......................................... 6,371 3.7% Cruise Ships ..................................... 212 0.1% Total ............................................172,539 100.0% All Gaming Machines Africa ........................................... 61,210 2.0% Asia & Middle East...................... 54,768 1.8% Caribbean ..................................... 35,300 1.2% Central & South America............312,131 10.4% Europe ......................................1,254,684 41.7% North America .........................1,062,928 35.3% Oceania .......................................211,617 7.0% Cruise Ships ................................. 19,441 0.6% Total .........................................3,012,079 100.0% Slots Africa ........................................... 31,506 2.0% Asia & Middle East...................... 54,768 3.5% Caribbean ..................................... 25,300 1.6% Central & South America............312,131 20.1% Europe .........................................307,759 19.8% North America ............................787,345 50.6% Oceania ........................................ 17,009 1.1% Cruise Ships ................................. 19,441 1.3% Total .........................................1,555,259 100.0% Video Gaming Machines North America ............................142,472 100.0% Video Lottery Terminals Caribbean ..................................... 10,000 4.5% Europe .......................................... 91,115 41.3% North America ............................119,279 54.1% Total ............................................220,394 100.0% Electronic Bingo Africa ............................................... 300 3.4% North America ............................... 8,481 96.6% Total ............................................... 8,781 100.0% Amusements with Prizes Europe .........................................723,057 100.0% Electronic Gaming Machines Africa ........................................... 29,404 8.1% Europe .........................................132,753 36.7% North America ............................... 5,351 1.5% Oceania .......................................194,608 53.7% Total ............................................362,116 100.0% Table Games Including Poker Africa ............................................. 1,867 2.5% Asia & Middle East...................... 13,934 18.9% Caribbean ....................................... 1,357 1.8% Central & South America............... 3,804 5.2% Europe .......................................... 17,033 23.2% North America ............................. 31,770 43.2% Oceania .......................................... 2,108 2.9% Cruise Ships ................................... 1,661 2.3% Total ............................................. 73,534 100.0% Poker Tables Africa ............................................... 159 1.5% Asia & Middle East.......................... 209 1.9% Caribbean ......................................... 171 1.6% Central & South America................. 349 3.2% Europe ............................................ 2,703 25.0% North America ............................... 7,054 65.2% Oceania ............................................ 156 1.4% Cruise Ships ...................................... 26 0.2% Total ............................................. 10,827 100.0% Table Games Excluding Poker Africa ............................................. 1,708 2.7% Asia & Middle East ...................... 13,725 21.9% Caribbean ....................................... 1,186 1.9% Central & South America ............... 3,455 5.5% Europe .......................................... 14,330 22.9% North America.............................. 24,716 39.4% Oceania........................................... 1,952 3.1% Cruise Ships.................................... 1,635 2.6% Total ............................................. 62,707 100.0% Casino and Card Room Gaming Our research shows that more than 100 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 playerbanked 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 increased slot machine revenue share of total casino revenue and the expansion of additional food, beverage and entertainment options as part of the casino experience. 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 100 countries offering some kind of lottery product. For the most part, lotteries are controlled by the government and contribute to the public good. Race Wagering Horse and dog tracks have felt increasing financial pressure from the proliferation of casinos and lotteries over the past decade. 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 operations. Other strategies include developing a global circuit of premier races and using tax revenue from land-based facilities to subsidize tracks. More than 90 nations participate in the race betting industry. Sports Betting Sports betting is widespread throughout the world. Almost all the major countries in the world offer some type of sports betting. 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 abolioshed by the U.S. Supreme Court in May of 2018, 25 states and Washington, D.C., have passed bills that legalize sports betting, with Louisiana, Maryland, and South Dakota passing new ballot initiatives in November 2020,
World Casino City’s Global Gaming Almanac 13 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. Additionally, many of the European regulations prevent players from playing with people in other countries. In Canada, online gambling is regulated at the provincial level, with different rules and laws in each province. And in the United States, the Department of Justice has stepped up enforcement activities against online gambling operators, while lobbying to license and regulate online gaming at both the state and federal levels has increased dramatically. At press time, 30 states in the U.S. states (plus Washington D.C) offer some form of online gambling (sports betting, poker and/or casino games). 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 low-technology games are the usual methods for this type of gambling. An exception to this rule is the large charitable casinos in Canada. Commercial Bingo Bingo is a popular form of entertainment, available in some form in every part of the world. 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. 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. The APCW is also known for its affiliate program audits, conducted to ensure integrity in the way online gaming affiliate programs operate. 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 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
World 14 Casino City’s Global Gaming Almanac 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. Membership 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. 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. Interactive Gaming Council 175-2906 West Broadway Vancouver, British Columbia V6K 2G8 Canada (604) 732-3833 Fax: (604) 677-5785 www.igcouncil.org Established in 1996, the IGC is an international nonprofit organization that provides a forum for addressing issues within the interactive gaming industry. The group promotes responsible trade guidelines and initiatives in its role as gaming's public policy advocate and a central source for information. 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 (314) 973-4784 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 Center for Responsible Gaming 900 Cummings Center Suite 216-U Beverly, Massachusetts 01915-6182 (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 Korea, Republic of iesf.org The International Esports Federation works to promote Esports as a true sport beyond barriers. International Federation of Horseracing Authorities 46 Place Abel Gance 92655 Boulogne Cedex France +33 1 49 10 20 15 Fax: +33 1 47 61 93 32 www.horseracingintfed.com The IFHA was officially established in 1993 to develop rules for horse breeding, racing and wagering; promote the welfare of jockeys and horses; and protect the quality of racing. The federation's annual International Conference addresses matters pertaining to horse racing and breeding. International Federation of Match Poker Avenue de France 28 1004 Lausanne Switzerland matchpokerfed.org The International Federation of Match Poker (IFMP) is the governing body of sports poker, promoting poker and its Match Poker variation as a skill game and a mind sport. Having evolved from its original seven member nations to more than 50 federations, IFMP is now the hub for a thriving world poker community. International Gambling Counselor Certification Board Inc 20 Cedar Boulevard Suite 204 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15228 www.igccb.org
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