eCOGRA

eCOGRA is abbreviated for eCommerce and Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance. eCOGRA was established in 2003. It serves as standard for the online gambling industry, with the underlying principle of promoting player protection.

eCOGRA truly holds the slogan of "Honesty, Integrity, Transparency". This motto is supported by player arbitration services. Moreover, eCOGRA provides a Fair Gaming Advocate, as a spokesperson for individual player's looking for dispute mediation with eCOGRA certified casinos.

Management

A selected managerial team directs the eCOGRA issues. Ever since eCORGA was established, the board is comprised of Independent Directors, with Andrew Beveridg as Chief Executive Officer. Later, Beveridge led development for International Gaming Networks (IGN) as international business and assisted in managing interactive technology in gaming industry for television and internet applications.

Independent Directors are exclusively in charge for issuing the eCOGRA "Play it Safe" Seal. This striking team comprise of highly valued and familiar personnel in the gaming industry as well as legal grounds.

Dispute Mediation

Since the eCOGRA certified casinos follow the eCOGRA motto, there are hardly any disputes. Still, in case of any disputes, eCOGRA gladly provides individual mediation services and support to players who have earlier tried to resolve the issue in their own capacity.

Generally Accepted Practices

The Generally Accepted Practices at eCOGRA (eGAP) are mandatory for all the online casinos and gaming sites who have been certified by eCOGRA. Required loyalty in the various aspects of the industry is compulsory.

Fairness Verification

eCOGRA's Generally Accepted Practices relate to the software application providers themselves. All the software application providers must also comply with fair gaming practices. Any unfair software will only lead the online casino to an unfair place to gamble. As a matter of fact, the software provider carries out a large amount of online verification. The testing for software application promoted by eCOGRA is Total Gaming Transaction Review (TGTR).

Conclusion

Undoubtedly, eCOGRA is the most valued and venerable, independent source of online gaming fairness as well as global protection standards in operation. eCOGRA calls all online casino operators to apply for their Play it Safe Seal. This would confirm that operators would fulfill the global standard on various aspects, including fair gaming practice, well-timed payouts, and a generally responsible conduct.

eCogra Approved Casinos and Poker Rooms

These are the following eCOGRA Casinos:

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