Gamcare, eCOGRA and Remote Gambling Association launch international responsible gambling code of conduct

A new global responsible gambling code of conduct to address online gambling procedures has been launched at the industry’s EiG conference in Barcelona. The code – presented to leading European online gambling jurisdictions by senior figures from GamCare, eCOGRA and the Remote Gambling Association (RGA) is designed to act as a set of minimum standards throughout the industry and, it is hoped, increase levels of protection for players.

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Fri, October 5th, 2007

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Gambling history facts:

  • 1905: The town of Las Vegas is founded when the San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad Company holds a land auction at the site on May 15.
    1912: The Majestic - Las Vegas's very first theater - opens, featuring the best vaudeville acts and motion pictures of the time.
  • 1994: On New Year's Day Frank Sinatra gives his last Las Vegas performance at the MGM Grand.
    1998: Opening of the Bellagio. With 3,026 rooms it is the largest hotel in the world, and also the most expensive - it cost $1.7 billion to build.
  • At a land-based casino, if your slot machine is malfunctioning, you won't get paid if you win the jackpot! All slot machines have this written on them but many players are not aware of this policy. The casinos have a device which lets them know if a slot machine is malfunctioning or if it's been tinkered with. Your best bet is to stop playing at it and try another.
  • Gaming is now the States' favorite pastime. More individuals gamble than the combined total of those attending movies, sports, music events, theme parks and live entertainment.