IGRG incorporates to promote socially responsible gambling

Incorporation of the body demonstrates the commitment by gambling trade associations to work together within a formal corporate structure, to strengthen and focus their approach to common responsible gambling initiatives. This has been demonstrated recently by the IGRG publication of the Gambling Industry Code for Socially Responsible Advertising.

Established in March 2014, the aim of IGRG is to promote socially responsible gambling within the British gambling industry, in support of the three licensing objectives in Section 1 of the Gambling Act 2005.

The IGRG is comprised of the Association of British Bookmakers (ABB); British Amusement Machine Association (BACTA); The Bingo Association (BA); National Casino Forum (NCF); and Remote Gambling Association (RGA). IGRG’s member associations represent some 640 operators and 8,500 licensed premises across the gambling industry.

Barry Hardy, IGRG Chairman, said: “The incorporation of IGRG demonstrates the fundamental determination of the five association CEOs, to work together where there are common objectives. This includes initiatives to satisfy the requirements of the Licensing Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP) and maintaining strong working relationships with national and local government bodies.”