eCOGRA

Established in 2003 and based in the United Kingdom, eCOGRA is a leading independent and internationally approved testing agency, specialising in the certification of online gaming software and systems.

The company has been awarded the United Kingdom Accreditation Service’s (UKAS) ISO accreditation ISO/IEC 17025:2017: General Requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories, for Great Britain, Denmark, and Sweden. The company has also been awarded the United Kingdom Accreditation Service’s (UKAS) ISO accreditation ISO/IEC 17020:2012: Requirements for the competence of bodies performing inspection and for the impartiality and consistency of their inspection activities, for Sweden.

eCOGRA is an approved testing agency with several online gaming jurisdictions.

We are management controlled, and the majority of our staff members have had considerable legal, financial, business administration and IT auditing experience at one of the Big 4 audit firms. As professional auditors, these individuals are required to utilise International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (‘IAASB’) Auditing Standards. Many of our staff are also Certified Information System Auditors and governed by the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (‘ISACA’).

Our games testers and data analysts are highly trained and specialised in the field of online gaming and other leading-edge systems and technologies, and are able to perform game evaluations both onsite and offsite.

Products and Services

Legal Services > Licensing and Regulation > Self-Regulation of Online Gaming
Without affecting the rights and operations of the existing areas and institutions, eCOGRA has been launched to address the issues of compliance review, regulation, fidelity assurance and the setting of minimum operating conditions. Therefore eCOGRA offers a comprehensive charter to improve the integrity and security of gaming online.


Headquarters
2nd Floor, Berkeley Square House Berkeley Square London, London, City of, England W1J 6BD United Kingdom

Phone:	+44 20-7887-1480
Fax:	+44 20-7887-1481
Website:	ecogra.org
Email:	info@ecogra.org

Upper Mgmt.:	Mr. Shaun McCallaghan, Chief Executive Officer
	shaun@ecogra.org
	Mr. Andrew Beveridge, Executive Director
	andrew@ecogra.org
	Mr. Tex Rees, Executive Director

Malta Branch
Malta, Malta Malta

News Articles

eCogra acquired by Hanover Investors

16 Dec 2021

The independent and internationally approved testing and certification agency for the online gambling industry has been acquired by Hanover Investors.

Kindred Group meets requirements of EU Recommendation on Consumer Protection

16 Jan 2017

The company became the first operator to successfully complete an external audit conducted by eCOGRA against the official 2014 EU Recommendation on Consumer Protection and Responsible Gambling.

APCW Perspectives: eCOGRA's crocodile tears

26 Sep 2016

After the last video calling out eCOGRA for their inept handling of affiliate matters, their chief executive, Andrew Beveridge, decided to defend their actions. This week, J. Todd examines what Mr. Beveridge had to say and responds accordingly.

APCW Perspectives: eCOGRA's road apples

19 Sep 2016

This week, J. Todd follows up on Brightshare's actions (or lack thereof) in regard to shaving affiliate commissions. That includes the involvement (or lack thereof) of eCOGRA and their so-called "Affiliate Trust" seal. Plus, the latest revelations surrounding former Amaya Gaming CEO David Baazov.

Mega Moolah jackpot at Crazy Vegas surpasses 12 million

29 Sep 2015

The progressive slot game's largest jackpot currently sits at €/$/£ 12,700,000, having not yet been hit despite a large influx of players.

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Additional Information
Date Established:	April, 2003

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