IGC Beefs Up its Code of Conduct

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IGC Supports Survey of All E-Commerce Consumers

IGC Also Beefs Up its Code of Conduct

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 25, 2005 – [stuff about survey removed]Separately, the IGC has strengthened its Code of Conduct, which all of its members are obligated to follow. At its meeting last month, the IGC Board of Directors approved the first revisions to the code in five years. The new code states that, to ensure fairness, operators of online games should have each game’s performance “analyzed by an independent, qualified person on a regular basis.” It requires members to implement anti-money laundering procedures, and directs them to use age and identity verification services as part of their efforts to prevent access to their sites by minors. The code also states that members agree to the IGC performing checks on their compliance with the code. The complete code is on the IGC Web site at http://www.igcouncil.org/aboutus.php?id=3.

“In five years, the industry has matured and technology has changed, so it was important to update and improve our Code of Conduct,” said Keith Furlong, Deputy Director of the IGC. “We recognize that there are limitations to what any trade organization can do to enforce proper behavior by its members, but this new code reinforces the point to our members, and to prospective members, that the IGC demands high standards. Ultimately, it is the duty of governments worldwide to use their power to license and regulate all forms of gaming for the protection of their citizens. Sadly, few governments have stepped up to the challenge of regulating online gaming, and the IGC is doing what it can to fill that void.”

CONTACTS:

Rick Smith, Executive Director, executive.director@igcouncil.org
Keith Furlong, Deputy Director, keith.furlong@igcouncil.org | Phone: 604-732-3833 // Mobile: 732-687-0880


About the IGC
Formed in 1996, the IGC is the leading trade association for the international interactive gambling industry with its membership operating or supplying services to most of the reputable interactive sites on the World Wide Web. Based in Vancouver, Canada, the IGC champion’s fair and honest interactive gambling environments. To help parents protect their children, IGC members are encouraged to participate in the self-labelling system of the Internet Content Rating Association. The IGC has developed a Code of Conduct for members, and a program called Helping Hand to assist problem gamblers.

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Just for reference, here are the current members of the IGC:

Antillephone Service N.V.
Associated Sites:
Antillephone Service N.V.

Services Offered:
Web Hosting, Sub-licensing, Call center, monitoring, bandwidth



BetBrain Ltd
Associated Sites:
BetBrain Ltd

Services Offered:
Gaming Portal and Information Site, Software - Other (e.g. odds-making software)



Buchanan Ingersoll PC
Associated Sites:
Currently Unavailable

Services Offered:
Legal Services



Carmen Media Group Ltd
Associated Sites:
Aces High
www.thegamingclubpoker.com
River Belle Casino
Showdowncasino
The Gaming Club
Capitalcasino
Homecasino
www.riverbellepoker.com
Orbitalcasino
www.shanghaimeng.com
Bellerockgaming
Jackpotcity
Gaming Club Sports Book
www.gamingclubjapan.com
Luckynugget

Services Offered:
Sportsbook, Other Gaming, Online Casinos, Online Casino



Cassava Enterprises Ltd. (Virtual Holdings)
Associated Sites:
Casino On Net
Pacific Poker

Services Offered:
Virtual casino



Catania Consulting Group Inc
Associated Sites:
Catania Consulting Group Inc

Services Offered:
Gaming Consultancy, Consulting Services, Legal Services



Chartwell Technology Inc.
Associated Sites:
www.chartwelltechnology.com

Services Offered:
Games / System Development, Games / Systems Licensor or Franchisor, Web Hosting / Development



Creative Edge Enterprises, Inc.
Associated Sites:
The Casino Net
Gamblers Corner
Gaming Mag.com

Services Offered:
Consulting Services, Advertising & Marketing, Web Hosting / Development, E-Commerce Solutions, Gaming Portal and Information Site, Web Design



Creative NetVentures, Inc.
Associated Sites:
AnteUp Gambling Links
Gambling Links Network

Services Offered:
Gaming Portal and Information Site



Cryptologic Inc / Wagerlogic
Associated Sites:
Cryptologic

Services Offered:
E-Commerce Solutions, Games / System Development, Software - Games Related



Curacao Internet Gaming Association (CIGA)
Associated Sites:
Curacao Internet Gaming Association

Services Offered:
Other (please specify) Non-Profit Fair Gaming Association



Cyberluck Curacao N.V.
Associated Sites:
Cyberluck Curacao N.V.

Services Offered:
casino management services, E-Commerce Solutions, Web Hosting, Support Services, Software - Other (e.g. audit tracking, fraud detection), Licensing, Sublicensing, Hosting, Offshore Service Provider, Call center, monitoring, bandwidth



e-Management N.V. (HB Management N.V.)
Associated Sites:
Currently Unavailable

Services Offered:
Accounting Services, E-Commerce Solutions, Licensed Turn-key Internet Casinos, Web Hosting, casino management services



eCOGRA Ltd.
Associated Sites:
eCOGRA
eCOGRA
eCOGRA

Services Offered:
Player Protection Association



EH New Ventures Inc.
Associated Sites:
English Harbour Casino
Caribbean Gold Casino
Silver Dollar Casino
EC Exchange Inc.

Services Offered:
Virtual casino



Gaming VC
Associated Sites:
casinoclub

Services Offered:
Online Casino, Online Poker



Go Bet Limited
Associated Sites:
www.gobet.net

Services Offered:
Advertising & Marketing, Gaming Consultancy



Golden Palace Ltd.
Associated Sites:
Golden Palace Casino

Services Offered:
Virtual casino



Grand Virtual Inc (Ultra Internet)
Associated Sites:
Casino Lux
Nordic Casino
Casino Treasure
Casino Lambada
Grand Virtual
Casino Elegance

Services Offered:
Software - Games Related



Integrity.vu Ltd
Associated Sites:
Casino Kingdom
Captain Cook's Casino
Captain Cooks Poker

Services Offered:
Online Casinos, Other gambling, Virtual casino



InterContinental Casinos Ltd.
Associated Sites:
Ruby Bingo
Zany Bingo
BingoFun
InterContinental Casino Ltd
Zodiac Bingo
USA Casino
New York Casino

Services Offered:
Virtual casino, Online Casinos



Internet Traffic Solutions Ltd.
Associated Sites:
Golden Tiger Casino
Strike It Lucky Casino
Zodiac Casino
Blackjack Ballroom
Virtual City

Services Offered:
Advertising & Marketing, Software - Games Related, Virtual casino



Las Vegas from Home.com Entertainment Inc.
Associated Sites:
Action Poker Gaming Inc.
Tigergaming
Atlantis World Poker
Tigergaming
Holy Cow Poker
Zero Rake
Play Vegas From Home
Poker in Canada
Las Vegas from Home.com Entertainment Inc.
Poker in Canada

Services Offered:
Software - Games Related, Software - Poker, Online Poker, Online Casino



MicroGaming Systems
Associated Sites:
Microgaming Systems

Services Offered:
Games / System Development, Software - Other (e.g. audit tracking, fraud detection)



Mini Vegas N.V. (Colosseumcasino)
Associated Sites:
Vegas Country Casino
www.colosseumcasino.com
Old Samurai Casino
Grand Hotel Casino
Vegas Joker Casino
Grand Casino Venice
Floridita Club Casino
Royal Plaza Casino
Vegas Slot Casino

Services Offered:
Virtual casino



Mohawk Internet Technologies
Associated Sites:
Mohawk Internet Technologies

Services Offered:
Web Hosting / Development, Licensing



Net Entertainment NE AB
Associated Sites:
CasinoDomain.Com
Apuestas.com
CherryCasino.com
Speedbet.com

Services Offered:
Turnkey System Provider, Web Hosting / Development, Software -Games Related (e.g. front end), Virtual casino, Games / System Development, Casino Games



Net Marketing N.V.
Associated Sites:
Currently Unavailable

Services Offered:
Advertising & Marketing



OB Services N.V.
Associated Sites:
World Games Inc.

Services Offered:
Casino Games, Support Services, Other - Gaming Assistance



Ongame e-solutions AB
Associated Sites:
Holdem Poker
PokerNetwork
PokerRoom
eCardroom

Services Offered:
Online Poker, Poker Software, Casino Software, Payment & Support Services



PartyGaming PLC (iGlobalMedia)
Associated Sites:
Empire Poker
GS: PartyBingo Online Bingo
GS: Party Poker Online Card Room
GS: Starluck Casino Online
GS: PlanetLuck Online Casino
Ace Club Casino

Services Offered:
Online Poker, Advertising & Marketing, Consulting Services, Games / System Development, Licensed Turn-key Internet Casinos, Gaming Portal and Information Site



Playtech
Associated Sites:
Playtech

Services Offered:
Software - Games Related, Call Center



Random Logic Ltd.
Associated Sites:
www.random-logic.com

Services Offered:
Advertising & Marketing, E-Commerce Solutions, Games / System Development



Realtime Gaming
Associated Sites:
www.realtimegaming.com

Services Offered:
Games / System Development, Other Service Provider (e.g. customer support), Web Hosting / Development



Secure G Holdings Ltd
Associated Sites:
Secure G Holdings Ltd

Services Offered:
Payment Service Provider



Steve Vanenburg - Pricewaterhousecoopers
Associated Sites:
www.pwcglobal.com

Services Offered:
Consulting Services, Accounting Services, Risk Management



Telton Ltd.
Associated Sites:
iGamingNetworks.com

Services Offered:
Turnkey System Provider, Virtual casino, E-Commerce Solutions, Games / System Development



The River City Group, LLC
Associated Sites:
GIGSE
Interactive Gaming News
European I-Gaming Congress & Expo

Services Offered:
Gaming Consultancy, Other Service Provider (e.g. Industry News and Info Site), Consulting Services



Trident Entertainment Group
Associated Sites:
Trident Lounge Casino
Trident Poker
King Neptune Casino
Vegasusa

Services Offered:
Online Casino



Victor Chandler International
Associated Sites:
Victor.com
The Spin Room

Services Offered:
Sportsbook