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Dozens Of New Online Casino Sites To Receive eCOGRA's Seal Of Approve

21 Mar 2007

eCOGRA (e-Commerce Online Gambling Regulation and Assurance) is regulatory body established in 2002, with the mission of making the web a safer place for online casino gamblers. This non-profit organization is the independent standards authority of the online gaming industry, specifically overseeing fair gaming, player protection and responsible operator conduct. According to a recent communication, dozens of online casinos and poker room operators will soon be eligible for affiliation with the organization's standards. The move will be made possible thanks to a series of changes in the criteria for how its "Play it safe" seal can be awarded.

One of the major changes in the organization's policy will mean that online casino software providers will no longer have to be to be members of eCOGRA in order to receive its approval. Nevertheless, the organization made it clear that the standards will be kept as high as they were before, in order to assure the safety of online casino players around the world. "We've received hundreds of applications from operators who aren't using our existing members' software, which was previously a pre-requisite for obtaining our seal. From now on, all operators will be able to apply for an eCOGRA seal of approval" said Andrew Beveridge, CEO of the organization.

"I think this is a time when it is vital for the online casino industry to demonstrate responsibility for player protection and improved operational standards, and that's exactly what we're trying to do" adds Beveridge. This latest change will surely make the Internet a safer place for online gambling, as more and more online casino site will be monitored and checked for responsible operator conduct.