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The online gambling industry has grown at a rapid rate, and the expansion is continues as the web itself continues to explode globally. Most of these online casinos are unregulated by any of the authorities in most of the countries. They are self regulated and self administrated. Some of them are licensed by the state governing bodies but they play fair only if they want to.
Membership requirements of these organizations vary from casinos, software vendors, casino portals and players.
 eCOGRA
eCOGRA, E-commerce and Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance, is an independent nonprofit organization based in the United Kingdom. eCOGRA is committed to provide a high level of player protection by ensuring it's members comply to eGAP, which stands for eCOGRA Generally Accepted Practices.
eCOGRA helps players identify online casino and poker sites that are safe, fair and responsible.
 Online Gaming Alliance
The Online Gaming Alliance™ (OGA) was established to monitor the thousands of worldwide licensees of Grand Virtual™ technology. Through regular audits and a rigorous review process, OGA holds licensees to the highest standards by ensuring that all sites powered by Grand Virtual software offer a fair, secure and trustworthy gaming experience to their players. Players may report concerns about
specific licensees to OGA for review at any time.
OGA supports the rights of individuals to decide for themselves whether to play online and is a strong advocate of sensible regulation for the online gaming industry. OGA encourages all players to gamble responsibly and to know and abide by the rules of the gaming sites they frequent. Because fraudulent play hurts everyone, OGA also assists its members in detecting and eliminating known fraudulent
players through sharing knowledge, tools and best practices.
 Interactive Gaming Council
The IGC, a not-for-profit organization, was founded in 1996 in the US, relocating to Vancouver, Canada, incorporating there in March 2000. The organization was established to provide a forum for interested parties to address issues and advance common interests in the global interactive gaming industry, to establish fair and responsible trade guidelines and practices that enhance consumer
confidence in interactive gaming products and services, and to serve as the industry’s public policy advocate and information clearinghouse.
 Gambling Commission
The Gambling Commission was organized to "assure gamblers of a closely monitored, safe on-line gaming environment".
 Online Players Association
This association called The Online Players Association (OPA). It was founded by some of the players in 2000 and now has become one of the major watchdog bodies. Members of this organization contain both players and approved casinos.
Licensing Jurisdictions
Though the online casinos you see listed at Online-Casinos-On-Line.com are licensed, it is not necessary for an online casino to hold any licensing. Below are links to some of the better known licensing jurisdictions in use by many of today's online casino operators.
Alderney Gambling Control Commission
The Alderney Gambling Control Commission (the Commission) was established in May 2000, and regulates gambling on behalf of the States of Alderney. The Commission, consisting of the Chairman and three members, is independent and non political, and regulates gambling on behalf of the States of Alderney. The Commission ensures that its regulatory and supervisory approach meets the very highest of
international standards.
Directorate of Offshore Gaming
The Directorate of Offshore Gaming is the regulatory body responsible for the oversight of all aspects of the Offshore Gaming industry in the jurisdiction of Antigua and Barbuda. The Director is responsible for the implementation of Government policy relative to Offshore Gaming.
Gambling Commission
The Gambling Commission is an independent organization with the sole purpose of regulating and discouraging corrupt on-line gaming organizations and daily business operations. Founded in 1999, The Gambling Commission was organized to assure gamblers of a closely monitored, safe on-line gaming environment. .
Interactive Gaming Consultants Limited
The first point of call for any queries regarding online gambling pertaining to Vanuatu and its operating licensees. These are the people that handle all license applications on behalf of the Government of Vanuatu, and also purport to deal with problems that players may have with their licensees.
Kahnawake Gaming Commission
The Kahnawake Gaming Commission, established on 10 Ohiari:ha/June 1996 pursuant to the provisions of the Kahnawake Gaming Law, MCR No. 26 / 1996-97. The Commission is empowered to regulate and control gaming and gaming related activities conducted within and from the Mohawk Territory of Kahnawake in accordance with the highest principles of honesty and integrity. You can submit any complaints about a casino licensed in Kahnawake
at the website.
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