DEMAND GROWS FOR THE eCOGRA ONLINE CASINO AND POKER ROOM “PLAY IT SAFE” SEAL OF APPROVAL
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 organisation`s inspection process and will soon
be authorised 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 recognised “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.”
About eCOGRA
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 constantly improving
standards in online gaming for players everywhere, go to
www.ecogra.org. « Back