ECOGRA Accepts New Consumer Protection Agreement in Online Gambling
eCOGRA welcomed a new step to improve customer’s fulfillment and security at their respective registered online casinos all throughout the European Union. The agreement was made by the eCOGRA CEO and the Chairman of the CEN workshop, Andrew Beveridge, and welcomed as the First Pan-European Consumer Protection.
The CEN workshop agreement on “Responsible Remote Gambling Measures” explains 9 policy aiming for protection of the online players of the European Union and concrete measures to guarantee that the objectives herein are actually met:
The 9 Responsible Remote Gambling Measures policy objectives are: Protection of vulnerable customers, Prevention of underage gambling, Combating fraud, Protection of privacy, Fair gaming, Accurate customer payments, Responsible marketing, Customer satisfaction and Safe operating environment.
With such objectives, gambling online can approvingly offers a safe and secure community. The policy shows a remote on the gambling industry – basically the problem of gambling addiction, prevention of fraud and spam casino sites, filtering of underage gambler – all in one purpose, giving a safe and exciting play to every enthusiast online. Giving a wide space on the industry of gaming to move on a big step and be legalized all over the world.
The Chair of CEN and eCOGRA’s Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Beveridge, stated “Over the last 7 months, CEN has provided the platform for us to make this agreement to secure the high level of protection for consumers across Europe that is vital for the online gambling industry as it matures. eCOGRA intends to bring into line its own eGAP Requirements with these CWA control measures, thereby benefiting eCOGRA, its sealholders and players.” Addition to his statement “This is self regulation at its best, bringing together a wide range of stakeholders from across the world for the benefit of the consumer. This agreement can only complement existing industry standards and inform both national and EU regulation of online gambling. It has been an honour to be part of and chair this process.”
Since its foundation, eCOGRA awarded its seal of approval to many of the biggest casinos and best software providers in the industry. The different online poker rooms, bingo rooms, sportsbook , mobile casinos, online casino are being given this seal of approval, as a sign of being a reputable and safe casino site working in the internet!
