GAMBLING WATCHDOG ORGANIZATIONS

Online gambling industry is growing in a rapid rate, the expansion is huge and uncontrollable. 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 faire if only they want to do so.

Therefore there is a genuine need of gambling watchdog organizations. Some of the organizations which claims to be the watchdog of these online casinos proclaim a set of good practices for there members. Member of these organizations varies from casinos, software vendors, casino portals and players. This is of sure that these organizations have some positive influence on the online gambling industry.

Interactive Gaming Council
This organization is called Interactive Gaming Council. This is a non profit organization whose mission is to 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.