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'Fair Play' seals to be awarded to online casinos
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[2005-11-29]
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A significant number of online casinos and betting websites are nearing the end of a strict independent inspection process and will soon be awarded an official "Play it Safe" award.
The eCommerce and Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance (eCogra) standards authority has been inspecting gaming websites for game fairness and various safety aspects of the sites, which could lead to an official seal of approval.
Chief executive of eCogra, Andrew Beveridge, told Casino Times: "Over the past few months we have experienced unprecedented interest in eCogra from several important online casinos and poker rooms.
"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."
The inspections cover all aspects of a gaming website's fairness to users, monitoring the player-sensitive, best practice standards set by eCogra.
Mr Beveridge said the rise in 'Play It Safe' seal applications, and the general interest in eCogra and its activities is indicative of a "more responsible and professional approach to this business, especially by the leading companies in the industry".
He added: "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."
Once awarded, the seal can be displayed on the website, allowing customers to recognise those sites that had passed the strict monitoring processes.
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