March 12, 2026
TORONTO, [MARCH 12, 2026] — The Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) has joined the International Gaming Standards Association (IGSA) Responsible Gambling Committee as a Partner Member. The appointment positions RGC to contribute its evidence-based research and prevention expertise to the development of global responsible gambling standards.
IGSA is a non-profit trade association that develops standards and best practices for gaming operators, regulators, and suppliers worldwide. Its Responsible Gambling Committee brings together stakeholders from across the global gaming industry to shape the standards that govern player protection practices.
“Global standards for responsible gambling require input from those working closest to the evidence,” said Tracy Parker, SVP, Accreditation, Advisory and Insights at RGC. “Being part of IGSA’s committee means RGC can help ensure those standards reflect what we know actually works to prevent harm.”
RGC’s membership on the committee reflects the organization’s commitment to influencing responsible gambling practices at a global level. With experience spanning player-facing programs, operator accreditation, and research, RGC brings a practitioner’s perspective to standards discussions that affect how gambling harm prevention is implemented across jurisdictions.
The committee began its work this month.
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The Responsible Gambling Council is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to preventing gambling harm across Canada and globally. For more than 40 years, RGC has delivered evidence-based awareness programs, advanced responsible gambling best practices, and facilitated the internationally recognized RG Check accreditation program. RGC works with regulators, operators, researchers, treatment providers, community organizations, and people with lived experience to ensure gambling safeguards are in place and that all people have access to the information and support they need. Visit responsibleGambling.org.
About the International Gaming Standards Association (IGSA)
The International Gaming Standards Association is a non-profit trade association dedicated to developing standards and best practices for the global gaming industry. Founded in 1998, IGSA brings together operators, regulators, and suppliers to address technical and operational standards across the gaming sector. The association maintains offices in North America, Macau, Malta, and Japan, reflecting its reach across key gaming markets worldwide. Visit igsa.org.
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The Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) has joined the International Gaming Standards Association Responsible Gambling Committee as a Partner Member. The appointment positions RGC to contribute its evidence-based research and prevention expertise to the development of global responsible gambling standards.
RGC and the International Center for Responsible Gaming have formalized a partnership to advance gambling harm prevention research, education, and policy. The two organizations will make their public debut at Discovery 2026 in April.
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