eCOGRA Publishes Half-Yearly Statistics
The online gaming industry has a mix of good and bad gaming sites. New players entering the gaming market are likely to get scammed if they’re not alert and unaware about the bad gaming sites. eCOGRA solves this problem by providing their certification which has become synonymous with the highest industry levels of fair and responsible gaming, professional conduct and good operating standards.
Online casinos and gaming sites accredited with the eCOGRA Safe and Fair seal are best for new players who’re yet to learn the ropes of gaming. The player protection standards agency released half-yearly statistics relating to 2011 last month. The agency confirmed that it had solved about 475 disputes between operators and players, of which 57 were about sites without eCOGRA certification.
The organisation revealed that they investigated 358 complaints of which 40% went in the favour of the player. The published report revealed that of the total complaints, 23% were about bonuses, 21% about locked account issues and 41% of cash-in difficulties. As per the statistics, the agency received on an average 14 complaints each week.
eCOGRA is currently working with 25 leading software providers and about 70 leading online gaming operators. About 13 software providers and 145 online gaming sites are accredited and have the eCOGRA Safe and Fair seal. This agency is a great help to both, players as well as operators as it tracks dishonesty and ensures that games are played fairly.
eCOGRA offers different approvals such as the Safe & Fair, Certified Software, Percentage Payout Report, Randomness Review, Affiliate Trust, Reputable Portal and Live Dealer certifications. The Percentage Payout Report can come in handy for players who wish to check the percentage payout to the total amount wagered.
Gaming operators use the latest tracking technology to spot and remove dishonest players. New players are best advised to check for this certification while registering at a gaming site to ensure that there is fair game play and fair payouts.