The Commercial Gaming Association of Ontario is a newly formed Commercial Association for the Charitable Gaming Sector. As with any new Association, it has the scope and ability to start afresh to ensure that its strategies and application are forward thinking and not held back by previously held positions or views. This is a real opportunity to ensure that the focus remains on the now and the future.

Any type of Industry Association, within the Country, can be quickly assessed or evaluated by its membership. You are only as good as the companies or corporations you are associated or aligned with. This is true of any business transaction which is conducted between people. If a mechanic advertised that his services were the best on offer yet the vehicle was not fully repaired, even though he still believes he is the best mechanic, the customers would slowly seek other options to repair their vehicles.

It is the same in the world of Associations. You should not indicate that you can deliver more than you actually can. Measure and manage the market expectations. The members need, at times, to be supportive of the strategies and directives approved by the membership.

The statements and actions of any Association are affected by the individual members. Therefore, it is always prudent to allow the staff to deliver a consistent and managed message at all times.

With this in mind the Commercial Gaming Association of Ontario will be looking very closely at membership and ensuring, prior to accepting an application, the interested applicant is fully in tune with the principles & objectives of the Organization.

To download Membership Criteria, click here.

To download a Membership Application Form, click here.