The organisation, eCommerce and Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance, (eCOGRA) was established in 2003, when a number of online gambling websites wanted to develop and establish legal standards and regulations for various casino games. Moreover, they wanted to ensure that their games are fair and safe and that the identities of the players are kept confidential.
The companies that eCOGRA acknowledges are expected to adhere to the standards of the organisation and are willing to have their transactions reviewed and monitored. Only websites that pass the eCOGRA criteria will be allowed to display the organisation’s seal. This is vital because many wise gamblers look for this seal first before trusting that the website is legal and fair.
eCOGRA has been consistently checking online casinos, which include poker room operations, bingo, sportsbetting, and even live gambling activities.
eCOGRA and other online gambling bodies worldwide, such as the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), have duly recognised most of the prominent gambling websites such as Spin Palace Poker and 888.com.
The players of the accredited websites shall expect prompt payment, confidentiality of personal and banking details, fair and random game results, and honest advertising—because these are the principal points that eCOGRA covers.
In the event that your favourite online casino website does not have the eCOGRA seal, you may e-mail them or talk to a customer service agent to recommend that they apply for accreditation; otherwise you will be forced to transfer to other websites that do have the eCOGRA seal, in order to assure the security of your bets and game results. Always be wary of the logos you see in the websites you visit. Make sure you have ample security information before you start playing and betting.
eCogra seal, I’ve never heard of these guys.
Is it one of these random web award style things?
Robbie 29th October 2009 @ 11:07