eCOGRA Casino Regulation Seals

Although the online gaming industry is not officially regulated by a Government body, there are online casinos committed to self regulation. These gambling entities are licensed in regional jurisdictions that permits online gaming. In addition, their software, daily online operations and management protocols are under the scrutiny of eCOGRA. Established in 2003, it ensures each sealed gambling venue delivers safe, fair and responsible gambling practices. eCOGRA Safe & Fair Seal
This is the logo you should look for. Play with confidence on eCOGRA Approved online gaming sites.

For an online gaming venue to be certified, it must fulfill a lengthy process of investigations by eCOGRA. This is by no means an easy task. Every online gambling venue that wishes to bare the Ticked Seal, has its entire gaming operations gone through with a fine tooth comb. This is over and above character checks and financial worthiness, which Micrgaming and other respected software providers conduct before granting license and use of its online gaming software.

eCOGRA Casino Seal

Every online casino that bares the Seal is monitored. Knowing the gaming venue you play has fair game play, is accountable and will pay its winners, gives peace of mind. As a player you shouldn’t gamble on whether you will be paid. Over and above this, all sealed casinos submit monthly casino game logs to eCOGRA. Chartered accountants assess these records and prepared monthly game audits. These are posted on each gaming venues site.

Casino Mediation Disputes

Player concerns with a sealed casino is taken very seriously. To assist players, a mediation service is available. This ensures communications line between both parties. Although it’s unlikely you’ll need to submit a casino mediation dispute, it’s another good reason to only play where you see the eCOGRA seal.

NB – Any matter involving an online gaming dispute, I recommend you have documented facts. Try to get everything in writing (email) and do take screen captures. Generally disputes arise over bonuses, breaches of casino terms and conditions or bonus rules. Therefore it is a wise choose to always read the casino T&C’s and bonus T&C’s before commencing play. On a personal note, apart from accepting welcome bonuses, I prefer to not accept a bonus. This allows me to always cash-out when I win and not be bound by bonus terms.

Responsible Gambling Practices

eCOGRA, like all its sealed gaming venues are proactive towards responsible gambling practices.