World Casino City’s Global Gaming Almanac 15 The International Gambling Counselor Certification Board (IGCCB) was established to offer voluntary National/International certifications that assure a body of qualified and competent professionals working in the field of clinical treatment of individuals with at-risk, problematic and disordered gambling and their families/concerned others. Certification standards established by the IGCCB represent the current best practices in the field of disordered gambling and gaming treatment. International Gaming Standards Association 5177 Brandin Court Fremont, California 94538 (510) 492-4060 www.igsa.org Officially formed in 1998, the International Gaming Standards Association works to develop standards for the benefit of the gaming industry. An international trade group, IGSA aims to further the interests of manufacturers, suppliers, operators and regulators while promoting innovation and productivity. International Masters of Gaming Law PO Box 27106 Las Vegas, Nevada www.imgl.org The IMGL is a nonprofit association of gaming attorneys, regulators, educators, executives and consultants focused on education and the exchange of professional information. Through the group's conferences, publications and networking opportunities, members address issues of international gaming law. International Social Games Association London United Kingdom www.i-sga.org Founded in 2013, the International Social Games Association (ISGA) resulted from the merger of the Social Games Association and the International Social Games Coalition. The nonprofit group represents social games companies in legal, regulatory and commercial matters. The ISGA's chief aim is to educate others about what the industry does and how it works through research, policy debates and the development of best practice principles. Off Shore Gaming Association 2 Bala Plaza Suite 300 Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania 19004-1512 (877) 674-2238 www.osga.com The Off Shore Gaming Association (OSGA) is an organization that monitors the offshore sportsbook, casino and poker industry. The group seeks to provide information for those who choose to wager online. Remote Gambling Association 31 Southampton Row London WC1B 5HJ United Kingdom +44 20-3585-1240 Fax: +44 20-7928-5850 www.rga.eu.com The Remote Gambling Association stemmed from the 2005 merger of the Association of Remote Gambling Operators and the Interactive Gaming, Gambling and Betting Association. As the world's largest online gambling trade association, the RGA represents the views of remote gambling operators on all key matters of importance while promoting responsible recreational play and integrity within the industry. World Esports Association Baarerstraße 2 6300 Zug Switzerland wesa.gg World Esports Association (WESA) is the result of joint efforts between industry-leading professional esports teams and ESL, the world's largest esports company. Based on similar traditional sports associations, WESA is an open and inclusive organization that will further professionalize esports by introducing elements of player representation, standardized regulations, and revenue shares for teams. WESA will seek to create predictable schedules for fans, players, organizers and broadcasters, and for the first time bring all stakeholders to the discussion table. World Lottery Association Lange Gasse 20 Swisslos CH-4002 Basel Switzerland +41 61 284 1502 Fax: +41 61 284 1350 www.world-lotteries.org The World Lottery Association promotes the interests of state lotteries while seeking to represent the ethical principles of transparency, responsibility and accountability. The WLA helps establish industry standards, represents the views of lottery organizations and offers educational opportunities to its members.
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