| | |  | Last Updated: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 |  | | | Gambling Fans Play it Safe with eCOGRA
- Saturday, 21 Jan 2006
Like any other industry, the online gambling world requires its fair share of surveillance in order to ensure the security of its casino fans. Today eCOGRA, an independent organization that boasts leading figures in the industry on its board, keeps an eye on a range of gambling issues. Security, timely payouts of a player’s winnings, data storage, and customer satisfaction are just some of the issues that eCOGRA monitors in order to help fans of casino games enjoy a smooth and trouble free gambling experience.
Gambling fans can recognize the online casinos that adhere to eCOGRA guidelines by checking to see if the site has been awarded the eCOGRA ‘Play it Safe’ seal. This seal of approval distinguishes a casino’s gambling practices as having been independently investigated by eCOGRA staff to check adherence to a range of eCOGRA specifications. The organization has also developed a list of general industry criteria to encourage gambling operators to seek eCOGRA membership.
Known as eGAPS, these guidelines are followed strictly by eCOGRA member sites which now include major online casinos and poker rooms, sports books and even three of the six major casino software providers. With its increasing membership, eCOGRA now has interests in over 80 percent of the online gambling industry’s turnover. This is undoubtedly good news for gambling fans that would rather enjoy the gaming action than worry about the legitimacy and trustworthiness of every site they play at.
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