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eCOGRA Reveals New Brand Identity Reflecting Company’s Values and Focus on Global Expansion

6 Apr 2023

eCOGRA a leading provider of a range of testing, inspection and certification services, have announced a new brand campaign, including a refresh of their brand identity, and the launch of their new website, www.ecogra.org. In addition to the logo, visual identity and website, eCOGRA have also updated their messaging to reiterate their commitment to navigating …

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eCOGRA authorised to offer certification services in Pennsylvania

30 Aug 2022

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has acknowledged eCOGRA’s suitability as a Private Testing and Certification Facility (PTCF) authorising the independent testing laboratory to provide a full suite of regulatory certifications to online gambling operators and suppliers.   eCOGRA is the first laboratory headquartered outside of the US to be assessed as fit by the …

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International certification agency eCOGRA acquired by Hanover Investors

15 Dec 2021

eCOGRA, a leading independent and internationally approved testing and certification agency for the online gambling industry, has been acquired by Hanover Investors. eCOGRA focuses on using its in-house certification methodologies and expertise to enable player protection, fair gaming and responsible conduct by operators and software providers through its Generally Accepted Practices (eGAP). In regulated markets, …

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eCOGRA expands services in North America

2 Aug 2021

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has formally registered eCOGRA as an Independent Testing Laboratory (ITL) allowing the compliance testing organisation to provide independent certification to online gambling operators and suppliers that offer services in Ontario. The ITL recognition positions eCOGRA among the first testing agencies to have satisfied the stringent due diligence …

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Greece and The Netherlands added to eCOGRA’s jurisdictional offerings

16 Mar 2021

The Hellenic Gambling Commission (HGC) is the latest online gambling regulator to grant a suitability license to eCOGRA which approves the organisation’s provision of testing, inspection and certification services in Greece. This followed a thorough review of eCOGRA’s professional staff, technical capabilities and experience by the Greek regulator. Commenting on the accreditation, eCOGRA Chief Technical …

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eCOGRA expands services to another LatAm jurisdiction

19 Nov 2020

Loteria de la ciudad de Buenos Aires (LOTBA) has officially registered eCOGRA as a certifying laboratory in the City of Buenos Aires following a stringent assessment of its technical capabilities and relevant industry experience. This adds to the growing list of Latin American jurisdictions where eCOGRA is approved to conduct certification activities. Commenting on these …

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eCOGRA achieves top score in Danish tender process

6 Nov 2020

The accredited testing agency eCOGRA has been awarded a multi-year contract for the provision of testing and certification services to Denmark’s largest gambling group, Danske Spil. The highly sought-after certification service agreement has been granted to eCOGRA following a thorough tender process in which several online gambling testing agencies participated. Shaun McCallaghan, Chief Executive Officer …

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eCOGRA strengthens self-regulatory requirements

18 Aug 2020

eCOGRA, the independent online gambling testing laboratory has announced the latest updates to its self-regulatory requirements. The amendments to eCOGRA Generally Accepted Practices (eGAP) feature enhanced requirements in responsible gambling, customer due diligence and information security governance. The changes also include pertinent advertising and marketing requirements of the European Gambling and Betting Association’s Code of …

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NetEnt awarded ISO 27001 certification

9 Apr 2020

NENetEnt has joined the noteworthy list of online gambling organisations to be certified by the accredited testing laboratory eCOGRA for compliance with the International Standards Organisation 27001:2013 certification for Information Security Management Systems. Bradley Khoury, eCOGRA Chief Technical Officer and Certified ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, said that the comprehensive certification activities performed as part of …

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eCOGRA awards ISO/IEC 27001 certifications to Kindred Group and PAF

17 Jul 2019

Penningautomatförening (Paf) and Kindred Group (formerly Unibet) have become the latest organisations to be certified by the accredited testing laboratory eCOGRA for compliance with the information security standard published by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), known as ISO/IEC 27001:2013 standards for Information Security Management Systems. This certification now …

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eCOGRA obtains regulatory approvals in Colombia and Argentina

8 Jul 2019

Colombia’s online gambling regulator, Coljuegos, has approved eCOGRA as an independent testing laboratory. This follows recent approval from the Buenos Aires Provincial Institute of Lottery and Casinos (IPLyC), enabling eCOGRA to also test and certify online platforms and games in this market. Commenting on these approvals, eCOGRA chief executive Shaun McCallaghan said that it was …

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Betsson receives eCOGRA certification

15 Jan 2019

Independent testing agency eCOGRA has certified Betsson Group as a Safe and Fair operator following a rigorous audit that covered nine key areas of eCOGRA’s generally accepted practices (eGAP). As a Safe and Fair seal holder, Betsson is committed to further promote responsible gambling, report on AML/fraudulent activity, safeguard customer data and operate in a …

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Betway achieves ISO27001 certification

13 Nov 2018

Betway Ltd. has gained ISO 27001 certification through accredited testing agency, eCOGRA. The certification demonstrates Betway Ltd’s commitment to handling customer data safely and securely. “Data protection and security has never been more important following the introduction of GDPR, so it is vital that companies such as us not only treat their customers’ data with the utmost …

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Ecogra to provide dispute resolution service to Malta operators

12 Nov 2018

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has authorised eCOGRA, the independent testing laboratory, to make available its Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) service to players at certain MGA licensed online gambling operators. eCOGRA’s fast and impartial dispute resolution service has been available free of charge to players for over 15 years as part of the organisation’s self-regulation …

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eCogra ready to test and certify for the Swedish market

11 Oct 2018

UK-based independent testing laboratory eCOGRA has been granted the necessary scope extension to its ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditation by the United Kingdom Accreditation Services (UKAS). The extension includes the relevant standards and technical requirements for the Swedish market regulator Lotteriinspektionen and follows testing laboratory approval from PAGCOR in the Philippines market and in Jersey. eCOGRA will …

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eCogra ready to test and certify for the Swedish market

11 Oct 2018

UK-based independent testing laboratory eCOGRA has been granted the necessary scope extension to its ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditation by the United Kingdom Accreditation Services (UKAS). The extension includes the relevant standards and technical requirements for the Swedish market regulator Lotteriinspektionen and follows testing laboratory approval from PAGCOR in the Philippines market and in Jersey. eCOGRA will …

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eCogra grants Bede Gaming ISOi/IEC 27001:2013 certification

19 Jun 2017

Bede Gaming has become one of a limited number of industry players to achieve ISO/IEC27001:2013 certification from eCOGRA following a rigorous audit. eCOGRA is the only independent online gambling testing facility solely authorised to offer accredited ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certifications for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), an important credential in terms of compliance requirements for the …

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Bet365’s commitment to security recognised with iso/iec 27001:2013 certification

5 Apr 2017

The UK headquartered online gambling giant bet365 has become the first enterprise to be certified by the accredited testing laboratory eCOGRA for compliance with the important International Standards Organisation ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification for Information Security Management Systems. The internet gambling group is one of the world’s largest and most respected such businesses, with geographically dispersed …

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Czech finance ministry accredits eCOGRA as an online gambling testing agency

7 Feb 2017

The independent online gambling testing laboratory and regulatory adviser eCOGRA is among the first few companies to achieve accreditation as an authorised Czech testing agency by the Central European nation’s Ministry of Finance, and was itself subjected to rigorous probity, professional staff, methodology and technical capability checks by the State Supervision of Gambling and Lotteries …

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eCogra the first to offer top ISO information security management system certification

26 Jan 2017

eCOGRA, an independent online gambling testing and compliance advisory company, has become the first test house to be authorised to offer operators and service providers accredited International Standards Organisation ISO 27001 certifications for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). CEO Andrew Beveridge said this week it is clear that a growing number of online gambling regulators …

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eCOGRA secures major Danish regulatory compliance contract

13 Jun 2016

The independent regulatory compliance testing and standards company eCOGRA has scored a major coup in the online gambling auditing and advisory sector following the award of a four-year contract by Denmark’s largest gambling group, Danske Spil A/S. The contract includes the provision of certification services for the Danish company’s subsidiaries and relevant software providers following …

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eCOGRA one of three testing agencies to secure Romanian licensing

7 Jun 2016

The Romanian regulator Oficiul Național pentru Jocuri de Noroc (ONJN) has awarded Class II licences allowing the independent international compliance specialist eCOGRA to audit and test online gambling operators and software providers seeking Romanian licensing. The award positions eCOGRA among the first testing agencies to have satisfied the tough requirements of the regulator in terms …

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eCOGRA announces new compliance testing service

22 Oct 2015

The London-based independent online gambling advisory and compliance testing specialist eCOGRA has expanded its services by adding the third party vulnerability and penetration testing required by most leading regulatory jurisdictions, such as the United Kingdom, Italy and Spain. The required test regime involves a number of assessments conducted at both the operator’s and software provider’s …

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Portuguese regulator approves eCOGRA as a testing agency

5 Oct 2015

Portugal’s new online gambling regulator, Serviço de Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos (‘SRIJ’) has approved the independent compliance testing and standards company eCOGRA as a certifying organisation of gambling technical systems following a tough assessment of its staff, technical capability and relevant industry experience. eCOGRA currently employs more than 50 qualified and trained employees, focused …

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