Industry Association
Companies offering industry association in the iGaming industry — 14 listed.
IDT-CEMA
São Paulo, Brazil
IDT-CEMA (Instituto de Desenvolvimento, Turismo, Cultura, Esporte e Meio Ambiente) is a Brazilian nonprofit civil society organization that acts as an advocate for the development of tourism, sport, culture, and environmental sustainability. In recent years, it has become a notable stakeholder in Brazil's evolving iGaming and gambling regulatory landscape, positioning legalized gambling as a key driver of tourism and economic growth. The institute actively participates in public debates and industry events, providing expert commentary on how post-regulation casino and sports betting operations can boost leisure travel and generate new revenue streams for the country. Its president, Bruno Omori, frequently represents the institute in legislative discussions and media interviews, arguing for a clear and timely regulatory framework that would attract both domestic and international tourists. While IDT-CEMA itself does not develop or sell gambling products, it serves as an influential industry body that bridges the interests of tourism operators, cultural institutions, and the nascent regulated gambling sector in Brazil. The institute maintains an active social media presence and a basic informational website, reflecting its grassroots advocacy focus.
APOJA (Asociación Paraguaya de Operadores de Juegos de Azar) is the official trade association representing licensed gambling operators in Paraguay. Established under the framework of Paraguayan Law 7438/2025, the association advocates for a transparent, regulated, and secure gambling sector. Its primary mission is to promote industry professionalism, protect consumers, and ensure that legal gaming contributes to national development through tax revenue, formal employment, and social safeguards. APOJA acts as a collective voice for licensed operators, engaging with regulators such as CONAJZAR (Comisión Nacional de Juegos de Azar) to shape policy and enforce compliance. The association also operates a business-to-business directory, APOJA Network (apojanetwork.com), connecting gambling operators with verified technology, equipment, and service providers. By distinguishing legal gaming from illegal operations, APOJA aims to foster public trust and channel the economic benefits of gambling toward national social programs. The association’s public campaigns emphasize that only licensed platforms offer player protection, data security, and responsible gambling measures, while unlicensed sites expose users to fraud and fund illicit activities. Through its governance and oversight of member operators, APOJA positions itself as the reference point for legal gambling in Paraguay.
AIEJA
Miguel Hidalgo Ave, Mexico City, Mexico
AIEJA (Asociación de Permisionarios, Operadores y Proveedores de la Industria del Entretenimiento y Juegos de Apuesta en México A.C.) is the national trade association for Mexico’s licensed gaming and entertainment industry, representing permit-holders, operators, and suppliers. Founded to unite the private sector under a single voice, the organization advocates for a regulated, responsible, and fiscally equitable gaming environment, serving as the primary liaison between industry and Mexican regulators. It works to promote policies that foster employment, investment, and tax compliance, and its membership spans land-based casinos, online gambling platforms, sports betting operators, and technology vendors. AIEJA organizes the annual Convención Internacional del Juego in Mexico City, a key networking and education event, and in 2025 partnered with SiGMA Group to co-host SiGMA North America 2026, reinforcing Mexico’s role in Latin American iGaming. The association has been vocal in policy debates, notably opposing the 2024 tax hike on online gambling from 30% to 50% of gross revenue. Led by President Dr. Miguel Ángel Ochoa, AIEJA is headquartered in Mexico City.
BOS - The Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling
Stockholm, Sweden
The Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling – BOS (Branschföreningen för Onlinespel) is the principal industry body representing licensed online gambling operators and game developers active in the Swedish market. Founded in 2012, BOS is a non‑profit organisation that advocates for a well‑regulated, safe, and sustainable gambling environment built on a non‑discriminatory licensing system. Its membership comprises around 20 companies, all of which hold a Swedish gambling licence issued by the Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen). BOS’s core mission is to maintain high channelisation rates – the proportion of gambling that takes place within the licensed market – and to ensure that consumer protection, innovation, and fair competition are upheld. The association engages directly with Swedish policymakers, political parties, and regulators to shape effective and balanced gambling legislation. It also publishes research, issues policy positions, and participates in public debates on issues such as taxation, bonus bans, money‑laundering prevention, and the integration of online gambling with Sweden’s self‑exclusion system, Spelpaus. Day‑to‑day operations are led by Secretary General Gustaf Hoffstedt, who has held the role since 2015, and the board is composed of senior representatives from member companies. BOS operates from its head office in Stockholm and is a central voice in Sweden’s ongoing dialogue about the future of online gambling regulation.
ABRAJOGO
Brazil
ABRAJOGO (Associação Brasileira dos Operadores e Provedores Internacionais de Jogos) is a Brazilian nonprofit trade association that unites international iGaming operators and providers. Founded in 2018 and restructured in 2024, it advocates for a transparent and regulated market as Brazil moves toward full legalization of sports betting and online gaming. The association offers tiered memberships (Large, Medium, Small, Professional, Enthusiast, Council) with benefits scaled by contribution level, including voting rights, event tickets, and partner discounts. It organizes its own industry event series, ABRAJOGO Talks, and partners with major conferences such as BiS, SiGMA, BetExpo, AfiliadosBrasil, and IGI Expo. With a small secretariat of under ten employees, ABRAJOGO is led by President Witoldo Hendrich Jr. and Board President Alessandro Valente, both seasoned figures from the iGaming and affiliate marketing sectors.
FEBRALOT – the Brazilian Federation of Lottery Companies (Federação Brasileira das Empresas Lotéricas) – is the principal trade association representing Brazil’s network of lottery retail outlets (*lotéricas*). It was formed to modernise and adapt the lottery sector to a rapidly evolving digital market, acting as a collective voice for thousands of lottery business owners across the country. The federation’s core mission focuses on three pillars: driving digital transformation to expand market opportunities, ensuring robust representativeness for all members, and delivering customised security and efficiency solutions through initiatives such as the *Protege* programme. FEBRALOT also plays a significant role in the Brazilian lottery ecosystem by promoting products like *Tele‑Sena*, one of the country’s most recognised lottery games. In recent years, the federation has been an active participant in regulatory and competitive debates, notably intervening in the dispute between state‑run Caixa and private lottery operators, and publicly criticising the suspension of the BetCaixa platform. Through its efforts, FEBRALOT seeks to protect the interests of its members while fostering innovation and compliance within Brazil’s lottery industry.
Nigerian Licensed Lottery Operators Form
Abuja, Nigeria
The Nigerian Licensed Lottery Operators Forum (NLLOF) is the principal trade association representing legally licensed lottery and gaming operators in Nigeria. Incorporated on October 15, 2019, under the Corporate Affairs Commission, the Forum acts as a unified voice for operators navigating the country’s complex multi-jurisdictional regulatory landscape, which involves both federal oversight by the National Lottery Regulatory Commission and state-level authorities following the 2024 Supreme Court ruling that affirmed state jurisdiction over gaming. NLLOF’s core mission is to promote a transparent, regulated, and responsible lottery industry, providing members with advocacy, compliance guidance, and networking opportunities. It engages with regulators to shape industry standards and has been instrumental in facilitating the transition to state-based regulation, including supporting initiatives like the 2025 full licence fee waiver for transitioning operators. Headquartered in Abuja, the Forum operates with a small secretariat and a board drawn from member companies. While NLLOF does not offer lottery products to the public, it plays a critical role in the professionalisation and growth of Nigeria’s gaming sector, which is estimated to be worth over $2 billion.
The National Association of Games and Lotteries (Associação Nacional de Jogos e Loterias – ANJL) is the leading trade association representing licensed sports‑betting and lottery operators in Brazil. Launched in March 2023, the association was created to advocate for the interests of its members and the broader regulated gaming sector, promote responsible and fair gaming, and support the economic development of Brazil through a well‑regulated betting market. ANJL works closely with federal regulators – notably the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) within the Ministry of Finance – to shape policy, combat illegal operators, and ensure player protection. The association’s membership base includes a wide range of licensed operators, technology providers, and payment institutions, such as Esportes da Sorte, Superbet, BetBR, and many others. Since its founding, ANJL has been an active voice in Brazilian gambling regulation. It has publicly supported new advertising rules for betting, backed government offensives against illegal platforms, and formalised cooperation agreements with other industry bodies like the Brazilian Institute for Responsible Gaming (IBJR). The association also meets regularly with Anatel (the national telecoms regulator) to coordinate efforts against unlicensed betting sites. In 2026, ANJL has continued to push back against proposed betting bans in the Brazilian Congress and defend the regulated market against what it calls “misguided” attempts to shut down the sector. Its president, Plínio Lemos Jorge, has been a prominent spokesperson, emphasising that the regulated industry already contributes billions of reais in tax revenue and should not be blamed for debt problems caused by illegal operators.
ANESAR
Calle Diego de León, 50, 28006 Madrid, Spain
Founded in 1982, ANESAR (Asociación Española de Empresarios de Salones de Juego y Recreativos) is Spain's national trade association for gaming hall and amusement arcade operators. It represents over 3,600 gaming halls, more than 80,000 gaming positions, and an estimated 18,200 direct jobs, contributing over €200 million annually in gaming taxes. The association operates a confederate structure that includes both territorial associations and individual companies, from small family-run arcades to the country's largest operators. Since 2013, ANESAR has been a full member of the Confederación Española de Organizaciones Empresariales (CEOE), Spain's leading business confederation, giving it a direct voice in national business policy discussions. Its mission is to defend member interests, promote a positive public image of gaming halls as responsible leisure venues, and foster self-regulation through quality and responsible gaming certifications. Flagship initiatives include the Certificado de Calidad y Responsabilidad Garantizada, a voluntary certification scheme, and the annual Congreso de Salones de Juego, a key industry event. The association is headquartered in Madrid and led by President José Vall and Secretary General Juan Lacarra.
The North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL) is the non-profit trade association representing all government-sanctioned lotteries in the United States and Canada. Founded in 1971 as the National Association of State Lotteries (NASL) by lottery directors from New Hampshire, New York, and New Jersey, NASPL was created to facilitate information sharing on integrity, security, and efficiency among emerging state lotteries, and to coordinate federal advocacy. Today its membership includes 53 lottery organizations across North America, making it the central hub for lottery research, data, and industry standards. NASPL provides a members-only research database (NASPL Matrix), publishes the official magazine *NASPL Insights*, and organizes flagship events such as the Annual Conference & Trade Show, Professional Development Seminar, and Lottery Leadership Institute. It also represents its members on legislative and regulatory matters and promotes responsible gambling practices in partnership with the National Council on Problem Gambling.
California Gaming Association
Sacramento, California, United States
The California Gaming Association (CGA) is a prominent trade association that serves as the collective voice for California's licensed cardroom industry. It advocates for the interests of its member cardrooms and vendors, working to improve and promote the industry while ensuring a safe gaming environment for customers.
Betting and Gaming Council
London, United Kingdom
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) is the leading trade association for the UK's regulated betting and gaming sector, established in 2019. It serves as a unified voice for betting shops, online gaming businesses, and casinos, focusing on raising industry standards, promoting safer gambling, and building public trust. The BGC advocates for its members and works with regulators to develop codes of practice and address key industry challenges.
Recent News
Survey reveals 58% of Brazilians link sports betting to match-fixing risk
A new survey by More in Common and Ipsos-Ipec finds that 58% of Brazilians associate sports betting with increased match-fixing risk, while 68% support banning betting sponsorships in football. Industry figures call for caution and emphasize responsible advertising over prohibition.
GSGB Year 2 Data: Gambling Participation Holds Steady as Problem Gambling Figures Draw Scrutiny
The latest Gambling Survey for Great Britain shows stable gambling participation at 48% but reveals a problem gambling prevalence of around 2.5%, sparking debate between industry defenders and harm-reduction advocates as the UK government considers new regulatory measures.
Brazil’s Licensed Betting Sector Backs Stricter Advertising Rules
Brazil's licensed betting industry and its main trade associations have welcomed the government's new advertising restrictions requiring mandatory consumer warnings, viewing the rules as a positive step for market integrity and player protection.
Kenya’s Gambling Control Act Ushers in Structured Regulation and Tax Stability, Attracting International Attention
Kenya's Gambling Control Act, effective August 2025, replaces the 1966 framework with the Gambling Regulatory Authority, introduces stable tax rates (5% on withdrawals and deposits), requires 30% Kenyan ownership for licensees, and enforces strict advertising and online controls, drawing positive responses from local stakeholders and international firms like Super Group.
Africa's iGaming Evolution: Market Dynamics and Regulatory Pathways
Africa is rapidly solidifying its position as a major growth frontier for online gambling, propelled by rising mobile adoption and a mix of established and emerging markets like South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana. While robust expansion is evident, operators must navigate complex regulatory landscapes, over-regulation, and high taxes by prioritizing localization and fostering greater collaboration with local authorities.
Social Market Foundation Advocates for Increased Machine Games Duty on High-Risk EGMs
The Social Market Foundation has urged the UK government to increase Machine Games Duty on high-risk Category B electronic gaming machines, citing disproportionate problem gambling rates and potential for significant revenue generation, while the Betting and Gaming Council and Regulus Partners strongly oppose, warning of widespread venue closures, job losses, and a shift to the black market.
California Card Rooms Secure Victory as Court Rejects Blackjack and Player-Dealer Regulations
A California Superior Court judge has ruled in favor of state card rooms, striking down new regulations by the Bureau of Gambling Control concerning blackjack-style games and player-dealer rules, finding the agency exceeded its authority. This decision provides significant relief to the card room industry, which had faced substantial revenue losses under the proposed changes, while the Attorney General's office reviews its options.