Gaming control board

Agaming control board(GCB), also called by various names includinggambling control board,casino control board,gambling board,andgaming commission,is agovernment agencycharged withregulating casinoand other types of gaming in a defined geographical area, usually a state, and of enforcinggaming lawin general.

Rules and regulations

Gaming control boards are usually responsible for promulgating rules and regulations that dictate how gaming activities are to be conducted within a jurisdiction. The rules and regulations stem from the jurisdiction'senabling act.Generally, the enabling act is passed by thelegislatureand sets forth the broadpolicyof the jurisdiction with regard to gaming; while the rules and regulations provide detailed requirements that must be satisfied by a gaming establishment, its owners, employees, andvendors.Typically, rules and regulations cover a broad range of activity, includinglicensing,accountingsystems, rules ofcasino games,fair play, better security andauditing.

Licensing

Gaming control boards also have complete authority to grant or deny licenses to gaming establishments, their ownership, employees, and vendors. Generally, in order to obtain a license, an applicant must demonstrate that they possess good character,honestyandintegrity.License application forms typically require detailed personal information. Based upon the type of license being sought, an applicant may also be required to disclose details regarding previous business relationships, employment history, criminal records, and financial stability.

Generally, thegaming licenseapplication process and subsequent investigation is quite burdensome in comparison to the process of obtaining other government-issued licenses. The difficulty of the process is intended to dissuade participation by unsavory people andorganized crime.

Recently, in order to simplify the application process, various gaming control boards have collaborated on the design of "multi-jurisdictional" application forms. Persons or vendors who are involved in gaming in multiple jurisdictions may now complete one application form and submit copies to each jurisdiction.

Enforcement

In some cases, Gaming Control Boards are responsible for enforcing the rules and regulations that they create. In other cases, a separate body or a division of the Gaming Control Board carries out the enforcement function. Most Gaming Control Boards have full authority to hear and decidecivilcases brought before them by the enforcement body and thus are consideredquasi-judicial bodies.

Gaming control boards

Inter-regional associations

Gaming Regulators European Forum(GREF)
International Association of Gaming Regulators(IAGR)
North American Gaming Regulators Association(NAGRA)

Regional and tribal associations

Asia

Europe

North America

Canada

InCanada,gambling is regulated exclusively by the provinces rather than federal law. But there is also the National Trade Association of Canada - The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA). This works to advance the development of Canada's gaming industry. The association’s mandate is to promote the economic value of games in Canada; Use research, innovation and best practices t.^[1]^[2]Regulatory agencies include:

United States

In theUnited States,gambling is legal underfederallaw, although there are significant restrictions pertaining to interstate andonline gambling.

States

Individual states have the right to regulate or prohibit the practice within their borders. Regulatory agencies include:

Tribes

In the United States, someNative Americantribal nations have established their own gaming control boards for the purpose of regulatingtribe-owned casinoslocated withinreservations.Although the tribal nation also owns the casino, appointing an independent gaming control board to oversee regulatory activities provides tribal members with assurances that the casino is operated within expected standards and that tribal revenue is accurately collected and reported. Native American casinos are subject to the provisions of theIndian Gaming Regulatory Act,which is enforced by theNational Indian Gaming Commission(NIGC). The NIGC establishes minimum internal control standards and other requirements that each Native American gaming control board must follow. However, the NIGC does not have jurisdiction over state-regulated entities.

Oceania

References

^"Canadian Gaming Association".canadiangaming.
^"CanadianFreeSlots".May 15, 2019.
^"Gaming Regulation in Nevada"(PDF).Archived fromthe original(PDF)on August 9, 2007.Retrieved2007-08-17.

[1] "Canadian Gaming Association".canadiangaming.

[2] "CanadianFreeSlots".May 15, 2019.

[3] "Gaming Regulation in Nevada"(PDF).Archived fromthe original(PDF)on August 9, 2007.Retrieved2007-08-17.

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