Links
| In order to provide BCA members and the public with as much assistance as possible, we have included a list of useful links to related websites |
Industry Links: |
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Gambling Commission |
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Tel: 0121 230 6500 |
| the Gambling Commission is the Government regulator for casinos in Great Britain. |
| www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk |
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DCMS |
| Dept for Culture Media and Sport - The Government Department that sponsors the gambling industry. |
| www.culture.gov.uk |
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The Responsibility in Gambling Trust |
| The aim of the Trust is to make it less likely that people will become problem gamblers and more likely that those who do will be able to seek and to secure effective help. |
| www.rigt.org.uk |
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Gambling Act 2005 |
| The Gambling Act 2005 received Royal Assent in April 2005. It is expected to come fully into force by 1 September 2007. |
| www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/Client/detail.asp?ContentId=51 |
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Gambling Industry Trade Associations: |
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BACTA (the Trade Association for gaming machines) |
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Tel: 020 7713 7144 |
| British Amusement Catering Trades Association. |
| www.bacta.org.uk |
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The Bingo Association |
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Tel: 01582 860 900 |
| http://www.bingo-association.co.uk/channels/index.jsp |
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The Remote Gambling Association |
| The RGA represents remote gambling companies |
| www.rga.eu.com |
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eCOGRA |
| eCOGRA, a non-profit organization, is the independent standards authority of the online gaming industry, specifically overseeing fair gaming, player protection and responsible operator conduct. |
| www.ecogra.com |
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BISL - Business In Sport and Leisure |
| Business In Sport and Leisure is an umbrella organisation representing the interests of over 100 private sector companies in the sport, leisure and hospitality industry. |
| www.bisl.org |
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people 1st |
| The Sector Skills Council for the Hospitality, Leisure, Travel and Tourism industries |
| www.people1st.co.uk |
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abb - Association of British Bookmakers |
| www.abb.uk.com |
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ATE Online |
| Business resource for the global gaming and gambling market |
| www.ateonline.co.uk |
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Problem Gambling: |
| If you have a gambling problem please feel free to contact any of the organisations listed below for free, confidential help and advice. |
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GamCare |
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Helpline 0845 6000 133 |
| Provides information, advice and counselling to individuals who have concerns about problem gambling. |
| www.gamcare.org.uk |
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Gamblers Anonymous (GA) |
| PO Box 88, London SW10 0EU |
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Helpline: 08700 50 88 80 |
| A self-help fellowship of compulsive gamblers wanting to address their gambling problems. The sister organisation, GamAnon, runs groups for partners/families of compulsive gamblers. Groups are held weekly throughout the country. |
| www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk |
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The Gordon House Association |
| 186 MacKenzie Road, Beckenham, Kent BR3 4SF |
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Tel: 020 8778 3331 |
| A hostel providing accommodation, therapy and rehabilitation for compulsive gamblers. |
| http://www.gordonhouse.org.uk/ |
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National Debtline |
| 51-53 Hagley Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B16 8TP. |
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Tel: 0808 808 4000 |
| Offers advice and support to enable callers to deal with their debts in a pro-active and informed way. Self-help information packs are sent free to individuals with debt problems. |
| www.nationaldebtline.co.uk |