North American Gaming Regulators Association

NAGRA is a nonprofit professional association of gaming regulators throughout North America. The organization brings together agencies that regulate gaming activities and provides them a forum for the mutual exchange of regulatory information and techniques. Collecting and disseminating regulatory and enforcement information, procedures, and experiences from all jurisdictions provides on-going gaming education and training for all members.

NAGRA also provides a unified voice to speak on legislative matters and strives to develop a standard for legislation and rules concerning gaming activities.

The North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries

The North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL) was founded in 1971. Evolving from an informal exchange of information among three pioneering lottery directors, the organization has now grown into an active non-profit professional association representing 51 lottery organizations.

California Department of Justice - Division of Gambling

The California Department of Justice carries out the responsibilities of the Attorney General through 10 main divisions. The department operates statewide with major offices in Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Oakland, San Diego and Fresno.

The Division of Gaming regulates legal gambling activities in the state to ensure that gambling is conducted honestly, competitively and free from criminal and corruptive elements.

The California Gambling Control Commission

The California Gambling Control Commission protects the public by fostering the integrity of gaming through setting policies, promulgating regulations, licensing, and monitoring compliance; and by implementing and administering the Gambling Control Act
and the Tribal-State Gaming Compacts.

California Municipal and County Codes and Ordinances

Colorado Secretary of State

The Secretary of State is an elected member of the Executive Branch of Colorado's state government. Elected every four years, the Secretary of State serves as the chief executive of an office that oversees and administers many laws including Colorado's business and commercial statutes pertaining to profit and nonprofit corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, trade names, secured transactions under the Uniform Commercial Code and miscellaneous liens, Colorado Election Code, Voter Registration Law, Campaign Finance Laws, Lobbyist Regulation, Colorado Charitable Solicitations Act, Bingo and Raffles Laws, and Notaries Public Laws.

These varied duties are divided primarily among the Business, Elections, and Licensing Divisions.

The Department of State is funded primarily by user fees, which are among the lowest in the nation.

The basic mission of the Department of State is to collect, secure, and make accessible a wide variety of public records, ensure the integrity of elections, and enhance commerce.

The Secretary of State is also a member of, and chairs, the three-member Title Setting Board, which sets the ballot titles for statewide initiatives.

Department of State Responsibilities:

Business Division: Files documents relating to various business organizations and business names; files trade names for certain business entities; registers trade marks; files financing statements, notices of security interests in agricultural products; federal tax liens; and other miscellaneous statutory liens; performs searches of those records; provides copies of filed documents; issues related certificates; and provides pertinent educational services.

Licensing Division: Issues Bingo/Raffles licenses and inspects facilities and operations of these games to ensure compliance with Bingo/Raffle laws, commissions notaries public and administers the Notary law, collects and disseminates information filed by charitable organizations that solicit contributions in Colorado and their professional fundraisers, manages the Colorado Administrative Rules Code, and provides rulemaking and guidance for state agencies under the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) Program.

Elections Division: Supervises elections, maintains statewide voter registration file, verifies initiative petition signatures, and administers the Campaign Finance Laws; serves as the filing office for unincorporated municipalities and for conflict of interest disclosure statements; and registers lobbyists.

Administration Division: Provides management and central support services for the Department of State such as budgeting, accounting, and human resources; monitors the use of the State Seal; certifies the interest rate on appealed money judgments; files Acts passed by the Legislature; and conveys information within our office to the public; plans and monitors legislation that affects the Department of State; and responds to inquires from the press and public.

Information Technology Division: Supports the information systems needs of the entire Secretary of State's office. Maintains the Departmental infrastructure consisting of multiple servers, personal computers, networking equipment, firewall, telephony, peripherals, and other information technology equipment to support the data and imaging needs of the Department. Also supports the web presence of the Secretary of State.

Connecticut Division Of Special Revenue

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

The agency consists of four main units, Executive Administration Unit, Legalized Gambling Regulation Unit, Charitable Games Regulation Unit, and Management Services Unit. See more detail of the Agency units and section.

Georgia Bureau of Investigation - Bingo

BINGO

Bingo has traditionally been viewed as a harmless game played primarily by retirees, although in reality, bingo is enjoyed by both young and old alike. Bingo is one of only three legal forms of gambling in Georgia. The other two legal forms of gambling are the Georgia Lottery and raffles. Every night across the state, thousands of players crowd into auditoriums and bingo halls in hopes of winning cash prizes. Annually, millions of dollars pass through the hands of Georgia bingo operators.

A 1976 constitutional amendment made an exception to the state gambling laws by legalizing bingo for nonprofit organizations. The amendment, however, provided no restrictions or regulation of the bingo activity. During the next two years, many legitimate nonprofit organizations struggled to operate bingo within the intent of the law while many professional bingo operators freely used or created nonprofit organizations to make a profit from bingo.

In 1978, the Supreme Court upheld a 1977 bingo law that empowered the Department of Revenue to enforce the bingo statute and required all organizations operating bingo to be licensed. The law also provided operational restrictions for bingo games that allowed the legitimate non-profit groups to continue operating bingo, but put the organized gamblers out of business.

In 1980, the Georgia General Assembly passed legislation that gave the Georgia Bureau of Investigation the authority to enforce and regulate bingo. There are currently 232 active and 34 inactive bingo operations in Georgia. In 2005, the average game grossed $160,438 annually with many games located in metropolitan areas grossing over $300,000 annually. Collectively in 2005, bingo licensees grossed over $26 million. During this period, prizes paid to players totaled over $17 million and charitable contributions by bingo licensees totaled $870,770.

Georgia's bingo statute is one of the most restrictive in the country. Georgia only allows $1,500 per session or $3,000 per week to be paid in prizes. The amount of the prizes directly relates to the amount bet by bingo players and limits the profits that can be made by the operator.

Annually, the GBI investigates approximately 5 new license applications and 2,000 new bingo workers/officers. Bingo licensees must maintain records of all bingo receipts and expenditures, prizes paid out and the names and addresses of winners. Bingo equipment cannot be altered and must be in good working condition. All bingo operators must be active members of the licensed organization and approved by the GBI before they are allowed to assist with bingo operations. A database of 12,500 approved individuals is currently maintained by the GBI and updated daily.

The majority of Georgia's bingo operators, consisting of veterans groups and service clubs, run their bingo games as a fund raising activity as intended by law. However, bingo is the lifeblood for some organizations and the main purpose for their existence. Although Georgia's bingo games are on a restricted scale, bingo is a cash flow business that leaves ample room for misuse.

Bingo is not the only form of gambling found in some of these organizations. Illegal lotteries, pull-tabs and slot machines have been used by some to generate additional income. Since 1981 about 50 organizations have lost their bingo license through suspension or revocation for repeated rule violations or for conducting illegal gambling activities. Many of these organizations and their officers have been charged with commercial gambling or related crimes.

Kentucky Office of Charitable Gaming

In 2005, Kentucky nonprofit organizations generated gross receipts in excess of $545 million by sponsoring charitable gaming activities. These organizations realized net profits of more than $52.7 million and should be congratulated for their selfless efforts. The Office of Charitable Gaming works diligently to promote a regulatory environment that affords these organizations the opportunity to succeed in their fundraising efforts.

Louisiana Office of Charitable Gaming

Administrative

We license and regulate the charitable gaming industry by ascertaining that organizations are complying with the Louisiana Law, Administrative Rules and Policies. We monitor these organizations by licensing all charitable gaming activities, conducting detailed audits of organizations, performing surprise inspections of games and managing comprehensive training sessions.

We work with the organizations that hold these games to certify that they understand their responsibilities when conducting charitable games as well as the reporting requirements for all their proceeds and expenses.

There are two other divisions within the Office of Charitable Gaming (OCG):

Licensing

Seven different types of licenses are issued through OCG. The types of licenses consist of organizations (2 types), commercial lessors, distributors (2 types), manufacturers and electronic video machines.

Licensed events include charitable raffles, bingo, pull-tabs, electronic video bingo, keno and Las Vegas nights.

Any organization or person seeking licensure as a charitable gaming organization, commercial lessor, distributor or manufacturer must submit an application to the Office.

The Office issues new licenses and renews existing licenses on a yearly basis. The Office also modifies information such as: change in officers, change in members, change in schedules, ownership structures and any other changes that affect the licensing structure. These modifications are completed throughout the licensing year.

Auditing

The auditing staff is responsible for reviewing monthly and quarterly reports, conducting audits, inspections and training of organizations throughout the license year. This is done in order to obtain reasonable assurance that all licensed organizations are in compliance with enabling legislation and administrative rules of the Office as related to record keeping, banking, financial reporting and internal accounting control requirements. One of the major goals of the Office is to ensure that all net proceeds of charitable games are accounted for and are devoted to educational, charitable, patriotic, religious or public spirited uses.

For fiscal year ending June 2003, there were approximately 500 organizations conducting charitable activities. These organizations collected over $190 million in gross wagers and paid out over $143 million in prizes to players. These same organizations reflected charitable contributions in excess of $20 million.

Maine State Lottery

The idea of starting a Maine lottery operation was first championed by Rep. Arthur Genest of Waterville. In 1973, Genest sponsored a bill to introduce a lottery in Maine. When the public was asked to vote in 1973, the answer was a resounding “yes,” and the Lottery began operations in 1974.

Then-governor Kenneth M. Curtis drew the first lottery numbers on June 27, 1974. The numbers were printed on large rubber balls and drawn from a gumball machine. A Lewiston mechanic, Ivan Lazure was the first winner, with a $20 jackpot.

Maine State Police Non-Profit Gaming Licenses

The Maine State Police is the state's largest police agency with an authorized complement of 341 sworn personnel, ranging from trooper to colonel. Troopers patrol Maine's Highways and provide full service law enforcement services to the citizens and visitors throughout the State. Detectives investigate homicides, child abuse and other major crimes. There are several specialty units within the State Police to include a tactical, underwater recovery, evidence response, crisis negotiations, and incident management. Take a minute to look through the pages here on this website to learn more about the Maine State Police.

Massachusetts State Lottery

The Massachusetts State Lottery was established by the legislature in 1971, in response to the need for revenues for the 351 cities and towns of the Commonwealth. To provide an operating structure for the Lottery, the Legislature established a five-member commission that includes the State Treasurer as Chairperson, the Secretary of Public Safety, the State Comptroller, and two gubernatorial appointees.

The Commissioners oversee and provide final approval of the types of games, the consumer prices of games, the prize structure of games, the methods of prize payment, and the licensing of agents.

The Lottery Commission meets on a regular basis to discuss all Lottery operations.

Michigan Charitable Gaming

Charitable Gaming Division
c/o Fund Accounting
101 E. Hillsdale, Box 30023
Lansing, MI 48909

Charitable Gaming Division
101 E. Hillsdale
Lansing, MI 48933
Phone: (517) 335-5780
Fax: (517) 267-2285

Minnesota Gambling Control Board

The mission of the Minnesota Gambling Control Board is to educate and regulate the lawful gambling industry to ensure the integrity of operations and provide for the lawful use of net profits. The five forms of lawful gambling are pull-tabs, raffles, bingo, paddlewheels, and tipboards.

Mississippi Gaming Commission

The mission of the Mississippi Gaming Commission (MGC) is to enforce the Gaming Control Act and Charitable Gaming Laws of the State of Mississippi. The MGC will establish and enforce regulations under the authority of those laws in such a manner that will ensure the integrity of the State of Mississippi and maintain the public confidence in both the charitable gaming and casino gaming industries by working in conjunction with the industry. The Mississippi Gaming Commission will work in concert with international, national, state, county, local regulatory and law enforcement agencies to establish a safe and crime free environment. In addition, the MGC will ensure economic development that is in both the best interest and safety of the citizens of the State of Mississippi.

Nebraska Charitable Gaming Services

Jim Haynes, Director
1800 "O" Street, Suite 101
PO Box 94855
Lincoln, NE 68509-4855

Toll Free Phone: 1-877-564-1315
(in Lincoln, call 471-5937)
Fax (Lincoln office): 1-402-471-5600

Nevada Gaming Control Home Page

New Hampshire Lottery

Mission Statement."The mission of the New Hampshire Lottery Commission® is to maximize revenues for aid to public education by providing secure and entertaining gaming products to its players.

The commission's dedicated staff recognizes that New Hampshire was the first state to offer a lottery in modern times and that the lottery shall continue to be an industry leader by striving to exceed minimum industry standards and goals established for accounting, security, marketing and game design."

New Jersey Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission

he Commission oversees the operation of games conducted pursuant to the Bingo and Raffles Licensing Laws by approximately 12,000 charitable, educational, religious, patriotic, public-spirited organizations and senior citizen associations and clubs organizations currently registered to conduct legalized games of chance, such as bingo games and raffles, throughout the state. Along with determining an organizations eligibility to conduct legalized games of chanceand registering the organizations, the Commission is responsible for enforcing the laws that presently govern the $85-million-dollar-a-year industry, commonly known as charitable gaming.

Also, the Commission oversees the operations of approximately 1,000 Amusement Games operated at recognized amusement parks, seashore or other resorts or agricultural exhibitions (county fair).

For more information, call the Commission at 973-273-8000 or write to P.O. Box 46000, Newark, New Jersey 07101

New York State Racing and Wagering Board

The State Legislature established the New York State Racing and Wagering Board in 1973. The Board was created to combine the functions of the various existing racing commissions to provide a centralized authority. Pursuant to statute, the Board was given "general jurisdiction over all horse racing activities and all pari-mutuel betting activities, both on-track and off-track, in the state and over the corporations, associations, and persons engaged therein."

Prior to the 1973 enactment, the State had several Commissions that were charged with the regulation and oversight of legalized gambling that governed Thoroughbred Racing, Harness Racing, Quarter Horse Racing, Off-Track Betting and the Lottery. Under the new legislation, all these Commissions, except for the Lottery, were consolidated into the New York State Racing and Wagering Board.

Of the consolidated commissions, the State Racing Commission was the oldest, having been established in 1895. The Commission also held the prestige of being the oldest racing regulatory body in the nation. When the Racing and Wagering Board assumed the powers and duties of the Racing Commission, a reconstituted State Racing Commission was created as an advisory board.

In April 1970, New York State enacted a law permitting local communities to operate pari-mutuel off-track betting facilities. New York City OTB was the first, which started in 1971. Schenectady OTB followed in 1971, and then Western OTB commenced in 1974. Nassau OTB opened its first branch on January 31, 1975 followed by Suffolk OTB in April 1975 and Catskill OTB in 1976. At the time, simulcasting consisted of an audio signal, which was transmitted to the betting facilities. Simulcasting a live audiovisual signal was first authorized by the State Legislature in 1984 on an experimental basis and was extended permanently in 1990.

The first permanent appointment to the Racing and Wagering Board was Joseph H. Boyd, Jr. Governor Nelson Rockefeller appointed him as a member on June 30, 1973. Emil Mosbacher, Jr., the first Chairman of the Board was appointed on August 1, 1973.

In 1977, the functions of the Bingo Control Commission were transferred to the Board. Since this transfer the Board has regulated both bingo and games of chance conducted by religious, charitable and certain non-profit organizations. Bingo was authorized pursuant to a constitutional amendment passed in 1957. Games of chance were authorized by constitutional amendment in 1975.

Finally, in 1993 the Board was given the authority to regulate Class III Indian gaming in the State pursuant to Compacts entered into between the State of New York and the Oneida Indian Nation of New York and the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe. Currently there are two Native American casinos in New York State. The Oneida Indian Nation of New York has operated the Turning Stone Casino Resort in Verona since July 20, 1993. The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe opened the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino in Hogansburg on April 10, 1999.

Both Compacts were negotiated under the auspices of the Federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. The United States Department of the Interior on June 4, 1993 approved the Oneida Compact. The St. Regis Compact was approved on December 4, 1993.

Ohio Attorney General Charitable Law

Contact - Marc Dann
Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann

Colleen Brown, Executive Assistant
614-466-4320
State Office Tower
30 E. Broad Street, 17th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-3428
(614) 466-4320


About the Attorney General's Office

The Attorney General’s duties fall into three broad functions. First, Attorney General Dann is the lawyer for the State of Ohio and its departments, boards and agencies. This office represents the legal interests of the state, provides legal advice when requested by our clients, engages in litigation on behalf of the state and defends the state when it is sued. The Attorney General is responsible for the collection of debts owed to the state.

Second, the office has enforcement authority in areas as empowered by the General Assembly. These areas include consumer protection, charitable solicitation, antitrust actions and organized crime.

Finally, the office works with local law enforcement agencies at their request and provides criminal justice support services through the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation, peace officer training through the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission and task force participation through Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission. Occasionally, at the invitation of local prosecutors, attorneys with the Office will serve as special prosecutors in criminal cases.

The Office of Attorney General is comprised of nearly 1,300 employees, approximately 340 of whom are attorneys. In addition to the main facilities in Columbus, there are offices in Cincinnati, Toledo, and Cleveland. The office also includes the Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy and BCI in London, the Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission in Grove City, and BCI laboratories in Richfield and Bowling Green. Often, attorneys are located at client offices, such as public universities.

At any given moment, more than 35,000 active legal cases are being handled by the people in the Attorney General’s office, on issues ranging from consumer fraud and criminal justice to environmental enforcement and civil rights.

Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission

The mission of the ABLE Commission is to protect the public welfare and interest in the enforcement of the laws pertaining to alcoholic beverages, charity games, and youth access to tobacco.

The South Carolina Department of Revenue

The South Carolina Department of Revenue administers 32 taxes, collecting more than $6.1billion annually. Our mission is to administer the tax laws of the state and to collect taxes in a manner that ensures public confidence in our integrity, effectiveness and fairness.

Texas Charitable Bingo Home Page

This section provides a variety of information about the structure and regulation of Charitable Bingo in Texas.

The Charitable Bingo Operations Division menu provides a brief history of Charitable Bingo in Texas, an organizational chart for the Bingo Division and both the Mission Statement and Regulatory Objective under which the division operates.

The Bingo for Beginners menu item is a set of Frequently-Asked-Questions about Charitable Bingo in Texas as well as commonly used terms and definitions.

The Publications menu allows the viewer to access several publications of the Texas Lottery Commission and the Charitable Bingo Operations Division such as the Agency Strategic Report, the Bingo 20th Anniversary Report (PDF), the Bingo Operations Manual and much more.

The News Alert menu provides a variety of notices, reminders and headlines concerning Charitable Bingo activities and upcoming events.

The Bingo Advisory Committee menu gives the viewer an introduction to the makeup, contact information, functions, and annual workplan of the Bingo Advisory Commitee (BAC) as well as access to BAC meeting notebooks and meeting transcripts.

The Bingo Regional Audit Offices menu provides location and contact information for each of the 5 Bingo Regional Audit Offices.

Texas Lottery Commission Home Page

Millions of players enjoy the games of the Texas Lottery every day and the biggest winner of all is Texas education. But the Texas Lottery is not just about fun and games. For more information about our history, who we are, what we do and why we do it, log on to the link below.

Vermont State Lottery

Mission and History
Consistent with our legislative mandate, we will design, regulate, promote, distribute, and sell lottery games of chance in Vermont. In doing this we must preserve the integrity of the games, maximize profitability, and make a significant contribution to the Education Fund while maintaining the dignity of the state and the general welfare of the people. Thus, the balance between providing funds for the state's Education Fund and a strong "Play Responsibly" message to the public.

In carrying out this mission, we attempt to arrive at growth projections that not only reflect what we are capable of achieving, but also those that are consistent with past history, other lotteries, and the desire to keep the growth consistent and manageable.

Virginia Department of Charitable Gaming

Mission
The Department of Charitable Gaming (DCG) controls all charitable gaming in the Commonwealth through prescribed regulations that seek to ensure the integrity of charitable gaming, maintain the highest quality environment to eliminate fraud, and provide assistance to qualified organizations to maintain the integrity of their fund raising activities.

Vision
To be one of the leading agencies in the nation to ensure gaming regulations are enforced to a consistent standard and provide maximum assistance to our constituents throughout the Commonwealth for the purpose of enhancing their ability to raise funds by conducting bingo and raffles.

Values
Integrity and Responsibility - The Department must work hard to maintain the public’s trust by ensuring the integrity of charitable gaming is maintained to the highest standard. We value and require the utmost ethical behavior by our employees, licensees, and suppliers.

Customer Focus - The Department is committed to providing exemplary service to the citizens of Virginia through courteous, clear, and accurate information about our regulations and policies. We seek and act on feedback expressed by our employees, licensees, and suppliers through the enhancement of our regulations and processes.

Fiscal Accountability - DCG stresses fiscal accountability by ensuring that all agency budget expenditures must do the following; 1) assist charitable organizations through enhanced security, adhering to regulatory requirements, assisting with maximizing benefits to charities through continual examination and review of charitable gaming operations, 2) directly or indirectly generate revenue for the Commonwealth.

Innovation - We strive for continuous improvement in our services and ourselves through resource development and training, and pursuing better use of technology to enhance the services we provide to our customers while reducing staff operating time and cost.

Washington State Gambling Commission

The Washington State Gambling Commission (WSGC) is the second oldest gambling regulatory agency in the nation. The Legislature created the WSGC in 1973 after a series of gambling related scandals.

Five citizens are appointed by the Governor, with the consent of the Senate, to act as part-time Commissioners, for a single six-year term. Once appointed, a Commissioner can only be removed for cause by a subcommittee appointed by the Chief of the Supreme Court. This structure ensures the Commission maintains an arm’s length distance from the political structure.

The Commission appoints a director, who appoints agency staff. Of the 164.4 full-time positions authorized, about 90 are commissioned law enforcement officers, responsible for enforcing the gambling laws.

Wisconsin Dept. of Administration Indian Gaming & Regulatory Compliance

DOA supports other state agencies and programs with services like centralized purchasing and financial management. The department also helps the governor develop and implement the state budget. The ultimate goal of all our programs is to offer Wisconsin residents the most efficient, highest-quality state government services possible.

Anne Arundel County, Maryland - Government

Anne Arundel County was created in 1650 (Chapter 8, Acts of 1650, April Session). The County was named for Lady Anne Arundell (1615-1649), daughter of Thomas Arundell of Wardour, and wife of Cecilius Calvert, Second Lord Baltimore and founder of the Maryland colony.

Canada - Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is a Provincial agency, established February 23, 1998 under the Alcohol and Gaming Regulation and Public Protection Act, 1996. The Act gave the AGCO responsibility for the administration of the Liquor Licence Act and the Gaming Control Act, 1992. Complementary legislative amendments eliminated the Gaming Control Commission and the Liquor Licence Board of Ontario.

The AGCO is a quasi-judicial regulatory agency that reports to the Ministry of Government Services, and is responsible for the administration of the following:
• Liquor Licence Act
• Gaming Control Act, 1992
• Wine Content and Labelling Act, 2000
• Liquor Control Act (Section 3(1)b, e, f, g and 3(2)a)
• Charity Lottery Licensing Order-in-Council 2688/93

Copies of statutes and regulations can be obtained from the Publications Ontario Bookstore located at 880 Bay Street (Bay and Grosvenor), Toronto, Ontario. To order copies by mail, call: 1-800-668-9938 (toll-free in Ontario), Toronto (416) 326-5300 or visit their web site.

Canada - Alberta Gaming

Alberta's booming economy and quality of life attract people from across Canada and around the world.

Canada - BCLC Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch

Gaming Activities in B.C.

British Columbians may choose to participate in a broad range of gaming activities, such as major lotteries, horse racing, slot machines and table games in casinos, and local licensed gaming events such as 50/50 draws.

The ministry's Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch regulates all gaming in British Columbia, including the operations of the British Columbia Lottery Corporation, which conducts and manages commercial gaming in the province.
Grants and Licences

Gaming revenues benefit people and communities province-wide through gaming grants and other disbursements by government. Your community organization may also apply to the Branch for a gaming licence to earn revenue for eligible purposes.

Legislation and Policies
All gaming in B.C. is subject to federal and provincial legislation and policies, which provide penalties for non-compliance. The Province also seeks out and prosecutes operators of illegal gambling events.
Responsible Gambling

Most British Columbians who gamble do so for entertainment and participate responsibly. However, a small percentage (approximately 4.6 per cent) develop problems related to excessive gambling.

Through its Responsible Gambling Strategy, the Province encourages British Columbians who choose to gamble to do so for pleasure and in moderation.

If you or someone you care about has a problem with gambling, please tell them about the Province's Problem Gambling Program. Free counseling is available by calling toll-free: 1-888-795-6111.

Canada - The Manitoba Gaming Control Commission

The Manitoba Gaming Control Commission is responsible for regulating and controlling gaming activities in the province. The Board of Commissioners, Executive Director and staff work to ensure these activities are conducted honestly, with integrity and in the public interest.

This site is designed to help you to find out more about gaming regulation and control in Manitoba, as well as information about related issues and organizations. We hope it will help answer your questions about gaming, including how to apply for a raffle or bingo licence, register as a gaming industry employee or supplier, make a complaint about a gaming event or find out about the history of gaming in Manitoba.

Canada- Nova Scotia Alcohol And Gaming Authority

Nova Scotians interested in conducting business in the alcohol, gaming and amusement industry require a licence from the Alcohol and Gaming Division. These include bingo operators and suppliers, ticket lottery operators, liquor establishments and places of amusements such as video outlets, theatres and pool halls.

Canada - Quebec Alcohol and Gaming

Québec city address - Head office

560, boulevard Charest Est
Québec (Québec), G1K 3J3

Phone : (418) 643-7667
Fax : (418) 643-5971

Montréal address

1, rue Notre-Dame Est, 9e étage
Montréal (Québec), H2Y 1B6

Phone : (514) 873-3577
Fax : (514) 873-5861

Our offices are open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays.
Please note that our specialists are not available to meet with you between noon and 1 p.m. and after 4 p.m. However, you can drop off or obtain documents and forms at any time during regular office hours.

http://www.racj.gouv.qc.ca/index.asp?lang=en&

Canada- Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority!

The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) is a Treasury Board Crown Corporation responsible for the distribution, control and regulation of liquor and most gaming across the province. SLGA achieves this through socially responsible, fair and cost-effective services and programs delivered by employees located at its head office in Regina, a liquor distribution centre in Regina, an office in Saskatoon, a network of 80 liquor stores and more than 190 franchise outlets throughout the province.

SLGA is the main distributor of, and sole licensing agent for the sale of, beverage alcohol in Saskatchewan. It owns and manages all video lottery terminals (VLTs) and owns and manages the slot machines at five casinos operated by the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA). SLGA licenses and regulates most forms of gaming including: bingo, raffles, casinos, breakopen tickets and horse racing. SLGA also registers all provincial gaming employees and gaming suppliers.

Australia VCGR Website

The Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation is an independent statutory authority within the Gaming and Racing Business Group of the Department of Justice.

On 1 July 2004, with the commencement of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003, the Commission assumed responsibility for the regulation of gambling in Victoria. The Commission replaces the Victorian Casino and Gaming Authority and the Office of Gambling Regulation.