Trade Association

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  ANDEMAR COMUNIDAD VALENCIANA

  Calle Universidad, 4, 4ª planta, puerta 3, 46003 Valencia, Spain

  ANDEMAR COMUNIDAD VALENCIANA (Asociación de Empresarios de Máquinas Recreativas de la Comunidad Valenciana) is the premier trade association for private gaming-machine operators and related businesses in Spain's Valencian Community. Founded in the early 1980s following the establishment of Spain's autonomous regions, the association has operated for more than four decades, serving as the collective voice for the recreational machine industry. It represents operators, distributors, and service providers of type B and type C gaming machines, including slot machines and video bingo devices, that are licensed by the regional government. ANDEMAR's core mission is to defend and promote member interests through institutional representation, legal and administrative support, training initiatives, and active collaboration with public authorities. The association holds seats in key regional business federations such as the Confederación Empresarial de la Comunitat Valenciana (CEV-CEOE) and participates in commissions covering labor relations, corporate social responsibility, economy and taxation, and tourism. It also exhibits at major international gaming events like ICE Barcelona. Based in central Valencia, ANDEMAR provides members with a portfolio of services including legal and fiscal advisory, administrative claims handling, electronic document assistance, and continuing education.

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  IAGA - International Association of Gaming Advisors

  Henderson, Nevada, USA

  The International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA) is a membership-based nonprofit that serves as a premier global forum for professionals in the regulated gaming industry. Founded in 1980 by a group of Nevada gaming attorneys, it initially united legal practitioners but has since expanded to include senior executives, financial advisors, regulators, compliance officers, consultants, academics, and sports representatives from around the world. IAGA hosts the annual International Gaming Summit, a flagship multi-day conference featuring panels and networking, alongside smaller events and webinars throughout the year. The organization promotes ethical practices, industry dialogue, and regulatory best practices, influencing policy across land-based casinos, online gaming, sports betting, and lotteries. Headquartered in Henderson, Nevada, IAGA operates with a small professional staff supported by a volunteer Board of Trustees and elected officers, and its membership spans multiple continents.

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  South African Bookmakers Association

  South Africa

  The South African Bookmakers Association (SABA) is the leading voluntary trade association for licensed bookmakers operating in South Africa’s retail and online betting sectors. Founded in 1951, SABA has represented the collective interests of bookmakers for over seven decades, advocating for fair, consistent regulation and a sustainable betting ecosystem. Governed by a board of up to nine elected directors who meet at least every two months to formulate and approve policy, its day-to-day operations are managed by a Chief Executive Officer supported by a small administrative staff (estimated 1–10 employees). SABA’s core mission includes promoting responsible industry growth, combating illegal offshore gambling, and engaging with provincial regulators to address inconsistencies across South Africa’s nine provinces. In 2018, the association launched the SABA Training and Development Academy, a skills‑based academy that delivers training to industry professionals. SABA also provides a platform for networking, regulatory advocacy, and information sharing among its members. The association is frequently quoted in national media and industry publications on issues such as taxation, product diversification, and the shift from retail to online betting. Through its leadership, SABA positions itself as a key interlocutor between the betting industry, lawmakers, and the public, striving to ensure that regulation aligns with the practical realities of a rapidly digitalizing sector.

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  National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS)

  Horsham, Pennsylvania, USA

  The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) is the only U.S. organization dedicated exclusively to state lawmakers responsible for gaming regulation. Founded more than three decades ago by former Florida Senator Steve Geller, it serves as a nonpartisan forum where legislators from gaming states share insights, debate policy, and develop best practices for all legal gambling forms—including casinos, sports betting, lotteries, pari-mutuel wagering, and online gaming. Membership is state-based, with Contributing Member states paying $5,000 annually and Associate Members at no cost, granting access to semiannual winter and summer conferences, expert panels, and committee assignments on responsible gaming, Indian gaming, sports betting, and more. The NCLGS Foundation, a 501(c)(3) educational arm, publishes nonpartisan research and data. Headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, with an estimated 30 employees, NCLGS remains a central hub for evidence-based gaming policy, neither promoting nor opposing gaming but ensuring that regulatory frameworks are sound and transparent.

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  Georgian Gambling Association

  Tbilisi, Georgia

  The Georgian Gambling Association (GGA) is the principal trade body representing licensed gambling operators in Georgia, functioning as a non-profit legal entity that unites major casinos, sportsbooks, slot clubs, and online gaming platforms operating under Georgian jurisdiction. Its core mission is to promote responsible gambling, advocate for fair and transparent industry practices, and serve as a unified voice when engaging with legislators, regulators, and the public. The GGA develops sector-wide action plans covering tax reform, anti-money laundering compliance, and player protection, and it regularly publishes position papers on regulatory changes such as advertising restrictions and age limits. A notable aspect of its work is an aggressive campaign against the illegal gambling market, which the association estimates steals over $742 million annually from the legal economy—a sum comparable to the size of the licensed sector. The GGA also represents Georgia at international gaming conferences, such as SiGMA, aiming to position the country as a stable, business-friendly jurisdiction. With headquarters in Tbilisi, the association maintains an official website and social media presence, though its internal structure, budget, and employee count remain largely undisclosed. Through its initiatives, the GGA seeks to balance commercial growth with robust player protection standards.

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  Montenegro's Association of Gambling Operators

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  BGC

  499 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022, United States

  BGC Group, Inc. is a global financial technology and brokerage firm that provides trade execution, data, and post-trade services across a broad range of asset classes, including fixed income, foreign exchange, energy, commodities, shipping, equities, and derivatives. The company operates through a hybrid model that combines voice brokerage with electronic trading platforms such as Fenics and FMX, serving banks, hedge funds, trading firms, and corporations. Headquartered in New York City with major offices in London, Tokyo, and Singapore, BGC Group employs approximately 4,560 people. The company traces its origins to the Cantor Fitzgerald brokerage division, which was spun off in 2004 and merged with Maxcor Financial Group in 2005 to form the publicly traded entity. In 2025, the company rebranded from BGC Partners to BGC Group and transitioned to a three-person co-CEO structure. Notable recent developments include the launch of Opti Match, a fully electronic platform for U.S. dollar swaps.

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  European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA)

  Brussels, Belgium

  The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) is a Brussels-based trade association representing leading licensed online gambling operators in the EU. Founded in 2007, it promotes well-regulated, competitive, and responsible online gambling markets through advocacy, industry standards, and safer gambling initiatives.

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  HUPIS

  Zagreb, Croatia

  HUPIS, also known as the Croatian Gaming Association, is the leading industry association representing licensed gambling operators across Croatia. Established in 2006, it advocates for a lawful, transparent, and sustainable gambling market, promoting high standards of responsible gaming and working closely with national regulatory authorities.

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  EUROMAT

  Brussels, Belgium

  EUROMAT functions as the European Gaming and Amusement Federation, serving as a non-profit trade association that represents the land-based gaming and amusement sector across Europe. Established originally in the United Kingdom and headquartered in Brussels today, it acts as the primary lobbying voice for industry stakeholders before EU institutions to advocate for responsible gaming and fair competition. Distinct from commercial software vendors, the organization coordinates over 14 national member associations and leading corporate manufacturers to promote regulatory frameworks that combat illegal gambling.

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  GPIS Montenegro

  GPIS Montenegro primarily refers to the Group of Montenegrin Gaming Operators, an association within Montenegro's Chamber of Commerce that represents the interests of the legal gambling sector. It plays a role in regional industry initiatives, such as the Balkan Gaming Federation, to address common challenges and promote sustainable regulatory solutions in the gaming industry.

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  Balkan Gaming Federation

  Croatia (planned administrative base)

  The Balkan Gaming Federation is a controversial organization that purports to regulate and promote fair gaming in Southeast Europe but has been accused by industry media of being a front for unlicensed gambling operations. Operating through domains such as balkangamingfederation.com, it claims to offer licensing and certification services while facing scrutiny over its legitimacy.