NICOSIA, Cyprus – (PRESS RELEASE) -- Playtech, a leading online
gaming software provider, recently announced its membership in the Remote
Gambling Association (RGA). Playtech's membership comes soon after its
acquisition of a Certificate of Prior Approval from Alderney, the third
largest Channel Island, and its successful migration of Hard Rock Casino,
licensed in Alderney. To qualify for membership, software providers must be
licensed directly or supply their product to at least one remote gambling
operator who is licensed and operational in the European Economic Area (EEA),
Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.
The RGA, which was founded in July of 2005 following the merger between
the Association of Remote Gambling Operators (ARGO) and the Interactive
Gaming, Gambling and Betting Association (IGGBA), is an organization that
represents and works for the benefit and service of remote gambling operators
in the areas in which their members have an interest. Aside from representing
members' interests to national governments and public bodies, the RGA also
works to encourage high standards of probity and integrity within the betting
and gaming industry, both for the benefit of its members and the public in
general.
Playtech's Marketing Director said, "We at Playtech are extremely pleased
with our new membership in the RGA. Their work is invaluable to the gaming
industry, and we feel that they can represent our interests to regulatory
authorities."