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Frequently Asked Questions

What does OGA mean?
What is OGA?
What does OGA do?
Who established OGA?
Why should players look for the OGA logo?
Who can join OGA?
Why should online gaming sites join OGA?
Why doesn't OGA show a list of members?
How do I know if a site really is a member?
How do players find out about OGA?
Can players join OGA?
Where can I try Grand Virtual brand gaming software?

What does OGA mean?

OGA stands for the Online Gaming Alliance™.

What is OGA?

OGA is the largest global alliance of online casino and gaming sites with thousands of members worldwide.

What does OGA do?

OGA establishes guidelines and standards for gaming practices, fair play and trust in the online gaming industry. OGA also provides information about member business practices and expected code of conduct so players can make informed decisions about trusting the referring casino site for real-money gaming.

Who Established OGA?

The Online Gaming Alliance was established by UIM to help promote standards for online gaming and to ensure that licensees of Grand Virtual brand gaming technology adhere to those standards.

UIM
PO Box 1470
Route 138 Kahnawake Mohawk Territory
QC JOL 1BO Canada

Operating since 1997, UIM holds a gaming license in Kahnawake and exclusively promotes the Grand Virtual gaming platform.

Why should players look for the OGA logo?

When players see the OGA logo on an online gaming site, they can be assured of:

  • Fair play
  • Industry standard odds
  • Safe and secure financial processing
  • Prompt and reliable payouts
  • Advanced graphics, popular games
  • Choice of payment/payout methods
  • Play and support in choice of languages

Who can join OGA?

Membership is open to any online gaming property that:

Why should online gaming sites join OGA?

Establishing trust with players helps build the reputation and credibility of online gaming properties - a necessary distinction in today's crowded marketplace. By displaying the OGA logo, members can assure visiting and returning players of a trusted, secure and entertaining online gaming experience.

Why doesn't OGA show a list of members?

OGA's purpose is to establish standards of fairness and trust for online gaming, and to provide information about member business practices and code of conduct so players can make informed decisions about trusting the referring gaming site with their money. Unlike many gaming alliances, OGA is not a marketing portal and does not seek to funnel players to particular sites.

How do I know if a site really is a member?

If the gaming software is not powered by Grand Virtual, they are not an OGA member. However, if you are in doubt about any site claiming to be an OGA member, just use our contact form to ask us. Provide the site URL and your own contact information. We'll check the URL against our member list and confirm or deny their membership.

How do players find out about OGA?

You know it's safe to play when you see OGA Most players are referred to this site through the OGA logo posted on member sites.

Can players join OGA?

No. OGA is not a player organization, but players are welcome to register at OGA member sites to enjoy the very best in online gaming.

Where can I try Grand Virtual brand gaming software?

You can visit www.grandvirtual.com for more information about Grand Virtual technology, or you can use our contact form to ask us for the URL of a site that distributes Grand Virtual software for free.

 

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