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Growing numbers of online casinos and poker rooms will soon have top
player protection seal.
The online gaming independent standards authority eCommerce and Online
Gaming Regulation and Assurance (eCOGRA) announced today that a
significant number of online casinos and poker rooms are currently
nearing the end of the organization’s inspection process and will soon
be authorized to display the eCOGRA “Play It Safe” seal.
CEO Andrew Beveridge said it was likely that the eCOGRA Board would
award the new seals before the end of the year following the extensive
probity, game fairness and systems reviews carried out by third party
professional audit and inspection groups.
“Over the past few months we have experienced unprecedented interest in
eCOGRA from several important online casinos and poker rooms,” Beveridge
said. “Judging by the level of firm applications now under review I
anticipate very significant increases in the number of seal holders
within the next six months.”
eCOGRA sets player-sensitive, best practice standards covering every
aspect of online casino and poker room operations which are enforced
through continuous monitoring and inspections. The non-profit authority
offers a fast dispute resolution service to players through its Fair
Gaming Advocate and commissions professional surveys and business
studies to empower seal venues to improve their efficiency and business
practice. Active responsible gaming programs are a feature of eCOGRA
sites.
Online gaming venues that commit to and comply with the eCOGRA standards
are awarded the now widely recognized “Play It Safe” revocable seal,
which assures players of safe, honest and efficient online gaming where
it is displayed.
The eCOGRA fair gaming system was recently accepted as effective and
credible by the Kahnawake regulatory jurisdiction, and extensive
discussions are currently taking place with several other leading
national regulators and trade associations”
I believe the gratifying rise in `Play It Safe` seal applications, and
the general interest in eCOGRA three years on from our launch is
indicative of a more responsible and professional approach to this
business, especially by the leading companies in the industry,”
Beveridge said.
“That interest is also reflected in the large number of industry portals
now approaching us and asking to be associated with the player
protective principles that the seal represents.
“eCOGRA is open to any software provider or associated operator that
shares our principles of fair gaming and efficient service to the player
and is prepared to be tested and monitored.”
eCOGRA,
the independent standards authority of the online gaming industry is
committed to protecting online casino and poker players around the
world. The non-profit organization addresses the most important issues
to players: fast payouts, fair gaming, responsive and efficient service
and responsible operator conduct. eCOGRA provides an international
framework of best operational and player practice requirements enforced
through inspections, reviews, and continuous monitoring by independent
global audit companies. To date, 56 sites comply with these requirements
and have been awarded the coveted “Play it Safe” Seal that identifies to
players the safest online gaming sites on the Web. For more information
on how eCOGRA is gaming for players everywhere, go to www.ecogra.org
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