LONDON, England – (PRESS RELEASE) -- The online gambling standards and
player protection body, eCommerce and Online Gaming Regulation and
Assurance, today announced it achieved its target of
accrediting 100 online casinos and poker rooms before December 2006.
eCOGRA launched its 100 Seals campaign in May this year with 76
accredited sites. In just more than three months the organization has
exceeded its goal, with 107 "Play It Safe" seals awarded to tier-one online
casinos and poker rooms. These operators use a variety of different
software platforms which includes major international providers 888
Holdings, Ongame and Microgaming.
Achieving the target within a matter of months is a reflection of
increasing demand from players for the seal, and to the commitment of
growing numbers of online gambling operators who want to commit to higher
standards of player protection, service and operational efficiency.
"Not only is this a major milestone for eCOGRA, these 107 seals signify
a major change in the industry in which players are consistently seeking
out the "Play It Safe" seal, and there is a real desire and ability for the
industry to self-regulate," said eCOGRA CEO Andrew Beveridge. "To all
online operators, if you're ready to meet the 21st century challenges
facing the industry, we invite you to commit to our standards and join the
ranks of some of the most successful online gambling sites in the world."