| Online Casino Fans to be investigated by eCOGRA | | 13 Aug 2006 | A report regarding online casino gambling will be published on January 2007 by the standards authority of the online casino industry eCOGRA (eCommerce and Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance). The eCOGRA Global Gambler Report will provide important information concerning online casino fans, their habits when gambling online and their motivations.
Currently, the only verification an online casino can receive is eCOGRA's "Play it Safe" seal, which constantly rechecks the framework for the online casino industry. eCOGRA is the only independent recognized international auditing firm which offers such a certificate. eCOGRA Global Gambler Report is yet another attempt to monitor and control the online casino industry, as gambling online becomes more and more popular and problem gambling is getting to be a real issue.
The report will examine online casino fans, discover who they are and how frequently they visit online casino sites. It will address their reasons for gambling online and the impact online casino gambling has on their financial situation and well being. Andrew Beveridge, CEO of eCOGRA, claims that this report is a must and will "inform regulatory decisions, operator conduct and even software design for years to come". He states that it is essential "that player concerns are fully understood by organizations like eCOGRA, which provide the only effective monitoring and resolution protecting procedures". A research, which will follow eCOGRA Global Gambler Report, will continue the examination of online casino gambler and will provide the industry and law makers necessary information regarding online casino gambling issues. |
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