eCOGRA Launches New Website
Published: Wednesday, June 21, 2006 Online-Casinos.com
eCOGRA LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE
Topical monthly polls and player newsletters a new feature
While more than 30 million people around the world love to gamble online, many
don't know where to seek out reliable information on trustworthy poker and casino
sites, says a press release from the online player protection and standards body
eCOGRA.
The London-based organisation is improving players' chances of accessing reliable
and safe sites with a website revamp just completed to support the "Play
It Safe" seal offered as a guide to players seeking the best Internet gambling
experiences.
The launch of its new Web site at www.ecogra.org promises "...a fresh,
contemporary feel" and some new features:
Player Opinion Poll: Each month players can weigh in on the issues that matter
most and suggest new poll topics. eCOGRA will reveal the results of each poll
on its Web site.
eCOGRA News: Keep up on relevant news by subscribing to eCOGRA's quarterly newsletter
directly from the homepage. Subscribers gain access to information about newly
approved "Play It Safe" sites, responsible conduct training programs
for operators, new jurisdictions that recognise the eGAP standards and eCOGRA-supported
events.
Dispute Resolution Service: Through its Fair Gaming Advocate (FGA), eCOGRA continues
to offer its respected dispute resolution service to any player encountering problems
with a site bearing the "Play It Safe" seal. Learn more at: www.ecogra.org/disputes.
Online Media Room: Journalists can now easily arrange a briefing or download information,
press releases, upcoming events and statistics about the online gaming industry
and player issues by visiting eCOGRA's online media room: www.ecogra.org/media.
"We're responding to the needs of players, and finding ways to make their
voices heard within the industry, by eCOGRA certified operators and among one
another," said eCOGRA CEO Andrew Beveridge. "Our goal is to help players
find the safest and most enjoyable experiences when gambling online."
The new Web site also features details on the rigorous inspection processes and
a list of the safest online casino and card rooms.
The launch of the new site coincides with the organisation's '100 Seals Campaign'
- a challenge to those online gambling operators who have not yet started the
process of obtaining eCOGRA 'Play it Safe' certification to begin the compliance
and inspection process. This year, eCOGRA aims to increase the number of sites
bearing the seal from 76 to 100.
