Two of the internet's top online gambling organizations, Association of Remote Gambling Operators (ARGO) and the Interactive Gaming, Gambling and Betting Association (IGGBA), have combined their interests to create the RGA - The Remote Gambling Association.  The new organization's primary interests are in line with both of the groups current ideals, which include a uniform fair gambling protocol and online gambling code of conduct for gambling site operators like sportsbooks and online casinos.

Considering that both the IGGBA and ARGO are both primarily composed of online casino owners, operators and software suppliers, membership into the new organization is limited to other gaming operators who reside in legally regulated jurisdictions such as the Isle of Man.  The group will be based in the UK, undoubtedly contributing to the exercising of the UK Gambling Bill.  The new chief of the gambling advisory group will be Clive Hawkswood, who is the current Chief Executive.

The IGGBA, which has been under fire in past days for having one of its Board of Directors caught using malware for his companies network of online casinos, has been criticized for giving out its Seal of Approval too partially to its eclectic mix of highly powerful gambling moguls.  The group, however, is largely responsible for creating some of the most uniform and ethical standards for internet betting operators.  Furthermore, they have successfully overseen the successful enforcement of these very same regulations to some of the largest and most popular online casinos on the Web.

Now, with the addition of the IGGBA to ARGO, the RGA is in an excellent position to carry on this legacy and become the leading authority on internet gaming regulations and practices.  The group goes active on August 1, 2005.

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