Sunday, June 25, 2006

The online gaming industry's award winning independent standards authority,
eCOGRA has launched a new website www.ecogra.com, to provide the online
gaming population with a tool to find out reliable information on
trustworthy poker and casino sites. The new website which has details on the
rigorous inspection processes and a list of the safest online casino and
card rooms, includes features such as: -Player Opinion Poll: Each month
players can debate the issues that matter most and suggest new poll topics.
eCOGRA will reveal the results of each poll on the website.

-eCOGRA News: Subscribers to the quarterly newsletter gain access to
information about newly approved "Play It Safe" sites, responsible conduct
training programs for operators, new jurisdictions that recognize the eGAP
standards and eCOGRA-supported events.

-Dispute Resolution Service: Through its Fair Gaming Advocate (FGA), eCOGRA
continues to offer its acclaimed dispute resolution service to any player
encountering problems with a site bearing the "Play It Safe" seal.

-Online Media Room: A tool for journalists to arrange briefings and download
information, press releases, upcoming events and statistics about the online
gaming industry and player issues by visiting eCOGRA's online media room.

"We're responding to the needs of players, and finding ways to make their
voices heard - within the industry, by eCOGRA certified operators and among
one another," said eCOGRA CEO Andrew Beveridge. "Our goal is to help players
find the safest and most enjoyable experiences when gambling online."

The new Website follows the launch of the organisation's '100 Seals
Campaign', challenging operators who have not started the process of
obtaining eCOGRA 'Play it Safe' certification to start the compliance and
inspection process. This year, eCOGRA aims to increase the number of sites
bearing the seal from 76 to 100.