eCOGRA is an independent, internationally recognized online casino testing laboratory focused on certifying and auditing online gambling software and platforms to ensure fairness, player protection, and regulatory compliance. It provides testing, certification, and monitoring services to operators and software providers worldwide.
Testing laboratory, certification body, and compliance auditor specialized in online gambling software and systems.
To provide independent verification, testing, and certification services ensuring that online gambling software and platforms operate fairly, securely, and in compliance with regulatory requirements, protecting players and operators.
Mainly online casinos, including slots, table games, live dealer platforms, and software compliance in regulated online gambling markets.
B2B focused, delivering certification, testing, and compliance services to online casino operators, software developers, and regulatory authorities.
Pioneering ISO-accredited testing laboratory in online gambling, recognized globally with accreditations under multiple ISO/IEC standards. Offers trusted certifications such as the Safe and Fair Seal, with a global regulatory footprint spanning 47+ jurisdictions.
eCOGRA Limited
2003
Registered in the United Kingdom
Headquarters in London, UK, with regulatory accreditation presence globally (over 47 jurisdictions), but no multiple office details public.
Over 20 years in operation since 2003.
Between 51 and 200 employees, including IT auditors, compliance specialists, and regulatory experts.
Services and documentation available in multiple languages, supporting at least 13 languages to cater to international markets.
Offers tailored certification and compliance services aligned with regulatory requirements of over 45 jurisdictions worldwide.
To ensure the highest standards of player protection, fairness, and responsible gambling through independent and trusted certification and auditing services worldwide.
Privately held company.
Multiple ISO/IEC accreditations including ISO/IEC 17025:2017, 17021-1:2015, 17020:2012, and 17065:2012, the first online gambling testing lab to achieve these.
Recognized and approved by numerous gambling regulators globally, participating actively in regulatory and industry standard development forums.
Founded as the first independent online gambling testing lab in 2003, first to attain multiple ISO accreditations, expanded to certification across 47+ jurisdictions, and continuously evolved testing methodologies aligned with regulatory changes.
No publicly available information regarding IPO or investment plans.
Provides partner programs with dedicated client relationship managers aiding software providers and operators in certification and compliance integration.
Supports initiatives including player protection protocols, self-exclusion programs, and age verification under its Generally Accepted Practices (eGAP).
No specific published information available; industry bodies typically maintain responsible environmental awareness but do not regulate this aspect directly.
Offers compliance guidance and support to clients but does not publicly provide formal user training or certification programs.
Focus on expanding certification scopes and methodologies to adapt to evolving regulatory frameworks, cybersecurity, and technology trends in the online gambling industry.
Active expansion in emerging regulated markets globally, including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions.
Maintains expert teams for continuous improvement in testing protocols, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance auditing, and software integrity evaluation.
Incorporates mobile app security testing, RNG evaluation, cybersecurity improvements, and ISO standards adherence in offerings.
No direct support programs for startups; focuses on established software providers and operators seeking certification.
Among the leading global online gambling certification bodies with extensive regulatory approvals and wide trust in industry.
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), iTech Labs, and similar internationally accredited testing and certification bodies.
Longstanding industry reputation, comprehensive ISO accreditations, broad jurisdictional approvals, and stringent independent testing methodologies.
Provides services in 47+ regulated markets including Great Britain, Malta, Sweden, Ontario (Canada), New Jersey (USA), and more.
Online casino operators, software developers, gaming platform providers, and gambling regulatory authorities.
Does not offer white-label gaming solutions; focuses exclusively on testing and certification.
Custom pricing based on scope of testing, certification complexity, and ongoing compliance auditing.
Builds on credibility, global regulatory approvals, trusted certification seals, and strong client service for attracting market leaders.
Direct engagement model with clients; no reseller or distributor network.
Does not develop or distribute games, only certifies third-party games and platforms.
Certifies slots, table games, RNG games, live dealer platforms presented by clients.
Certifies live dealer software for RNG, fairness, and compliance.
No specific certification focusing on VR/AR games published; general testing applies to innovative game types.
Does not provide tournament or competition services.
Tests games featuring progressive jackpots for fairness and accuracy.
Certifies multiplayer functionalities regarding fairness and security when applicable.
Not directly supported; focus is on testing software compliance.
Not applicable; eCOGRA does not provide gaming services.
Evaluates card games including side bets as part of testing.
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Tests gamification components embedded in games for compliance and fairness.
Tests UI features for accessibility and regulatory compliance.
Assesses performance and speed compliance of games under evaluation.
Tests auto-play functionality against fairness and responsible gambling standards.
Certifies game history functionality ensuring transparency and player trust.
Verifies replay and dispute-related functions meet regulatory requirements.
Tests games supporting multiple currencies on platforms.
Assesses currency conversion mechanisms within game software.
Provides audit and certification services relevant to cryptocurrency gaming environments.
No dedicated blockchain integration, but evaluates blockchain elements if included in software.
Web-based and mobile platforms are primarily tested.
Tests gaming platforms deployed on cloud infrastructure for compliance and security.
Compatible with containerized environments when applicable during testing.
Evaluates database components within gaming software for security and integrity.
Audits software architectures including microservices for compliance.
Verifies APIs within gaming platforms for functionality and security compliance.
Supports testing RESTful API-based platforms and services.
No specific data; likely tested if used in software.
Supports JSON, XML, and other standard data formats used in gaming communications.
Tests real-time update mechanisms of gaming software.
Evaluates standard protocols such as HTTP, HTTPS, WebSockets used in gaming communication.
Certifies WebSocket use in online gaming for reliable real-time data exchange.
Analyzes network bandwidth necessities during performance testing.
Assesses caching strategies for performance consistency and fairness.
Evaluates content delivery network (CDN) integration where applicable.
Tests load balancing infrastructure for robust uptime and performance.
Assesses auto-scaling processes for handling user loads.
Reviews monitoring tools integrated in gaming platforms.
Evaluates logging systems for audit and security purposes.
Reviews analytics tools for operational and regulatory reporting.
Tests A/B testing mechanisms if embedded in software workflows.
Supports creation and use of sandbox environments for testing and certification.
Confirms API versioning supports backward compatibility and integration stability.
Provides guidelines; does not offer proprietary development tools.
Does not provide SDKs; focuses on evaluation and certification.
Employs automated testing alongside manual evaluation techniques.
No public specifics on continuous integration/deployment tool usage.
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Integrated within client evaluations for certification.
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Not explicitly defined; clients provide deployment environments for testing.
Tests multi-tenant architectures in gaming platforms for compliance.
Assesses platforms’ capacity for concurrent users as part of performance certification.
Evaluates horizontal scaling ability in client systems.
Measures latency impact on gameplay performance and fairness.
Supports certification of systems with geographically distributed infrastructures.
Audits disaster recovery planning and capabilities within client platforms.
Certifies RNGs and provides testing for provably fair gaming algorithms where applicable.
Does not develop but certifies custom games provided by clients.
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Assesses promotional features embedded in gaming platforms.
Reviews seasonal content for compliance when included in software.
Certifies platforms for update processes minimizing downtime.
Verifies return-to-player (RTP) settings for accuracy and fairness.
Evaluates slot volatility settings during game math testing.
Tests cross-platform compatibility across desktop, mobile, and tablet.
Assesses UI responsive design and screen size optimization.
Primarily online focus; offline mode not applicable.
Evaluates games built with Unity, Unreal, and similar engines during certification.
Certifies HTML5 games ensuring compatibility and compliance.
Assesses third-party integration security and compliance.
Tests integration with casino management systems.
Reviews payment gateway interfaces for security and reliability.
Assesses CRM system integrations within casino platforms.
Evaluates marketing tools embedded in certified platforms.
Reviews affiliate marketing system compliance.
Assesses business intelligence tools for analytics and reporting compliance.
Tests regulatory and compliance reporting integration.
Certifies user registration workflows for compliance.
Tests two-factor authentication implementations in client systems.
Certifies identity verification systems (KYC) to meet regulatory standards.
Evaluates automated document verification if included in client KYC systems.
Certifies age verification technologies to prevent underage gambling.
Verifies geolocation systems for jurisdictional compliance.
Verifies player self-exclusion mechanisms to promote responsible gambling.
Tests enforcement of deposit and betting limits for player protection.
Assesses support for mandatory cooling-off periods in gaming platforms.
Certifies systems monitoring player behavior to detect problematic gambling.
Tests alerting mechanisms for suspicious or fraudulent activity.
Does not develop VIP programs but may audit compliance of client VIP offerings.
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Tests segmentation features used for targeted marketing compliance.
Reviews integrated loyalty systems where present in platforms.
Assesses compliance and fairness of personalized bonus mechanisms.
Evaluates referral system features included in gaming platforms.
Reviews affiliate program structures and compliance.
Certifies CRM integration security and functionality.
Assesses compliance of email marketing integrations.
Reviews SMS notification tools for security and compliance.
Tests push notification feature compliance.
Evaluates complaint handling and resolution systems in client platforms.
Assesses live chat software used for player support.
Reviews multi-tier support structures for customer service.
Certifies multilingual support in player-centric interfaces.
Tests availability of player self-service knowledge bases.
No specific data; typically included as part of KYC process verification.
Assesses account blocking functionality for safety and compliance.
Evaluates options for temporary account freezes.
Tests security and functionality of password recovery mechanisms.
Ensures certification includes compliance with GDPR and similar data privacy laws.
Verifies implementation of users' right to data deletion.
Tests systems enabling user data export upon request.
Audits integration of various payment systems for security and compliance.
Tests bank transfer payment methods integrated within client platforms.
Certifies support for cryptocurrency payments in client software.
Reviews integration of e-wallet payment options.
Tests mobile payment solutions and their compliance.
Evaluates prepaid card payment methods.
Certifies instant deposit functionality for reliability.
Tests scheduled deposit features if implemented.
Assesses withdrawal processing speed and security.
Evaluates automated withdrawal workflows.
Verifies enforcement of deposit and withdrawal limits for responsible gambling.
Certifies support for multiple currencies in gaming environments.
Tests automatic currency conversion capabilities.
Verifies support for concurrent fiat and cryptocurrency transactions.
No public information available on DeFi protocol integration.
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Assesses anti-money laundering systems integrated into client platforms.
Tests automatic transaction screening features for AML compliance.
Evaluates integration with sanctions lists for regulatory adherence.
Certifies suspicious activity reporting systems' effectiveness.
No direct tax accounting systems; audits compliance with tax reporting.
Tests automated reporting features.
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Reviews reconciliation processes between payments and accounts.
Tests chargeback management procedures in payment systems.
Assesses payment fraud detection mechanisms.
Verifies incorporation of 3D Secure authentication in payment flows.
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No direct services.
Evaluates automated refund processing where implemented.
Holds multiple ISO certifications including ISO/IEC 27001, with comprehensive security accreditations.
Supports and conducts ISO/IEC 27001 compliance certification.
Not specifically certified but audits customer PCI DSS compliance.
Fully supports GDPR compliance in client platform certifications.
Accredited by multiple gambling commissions internationally.
Issues the eCOGRA Safe and Fair Seal and Certified Software Seal widely recognized in regulated markets.
A primary competitor providing similar testing services.
Another prominent competitor in gambling testing certifications.
Conducts regular security audits of client software and platforms.
Provides vulnerability scanning and penetration testing services.
No public information on bug bounty programs.
Verifies data encryption at rest in client platforms.
Verifies data encryption in transit protocols.
Tests E2E encryption where applicable.
Assesses key management and security procedures.
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Tests presence and operation of intrusion detection measures.
Evaluates DDoS mitigation capabilities.
Reviews firewall and web application firewall protection.
Tests rate limiting and anti-abuse mechanisms.
Assesses continuous security monitoring.
Evaluates Security Information and Event Management tool integration.
Verifies automatic alert systems for incidents.
Reviews incident response readiness and procedures.
Assesses backup and disaster recovery plans and systems.
Certifies geographic redundancy in mission-critical systems.
Reviews recovery time and recovery point objectives.
Evaluates business continuity plans and processes.
Tests access control systems for authorization management.
Certifies role-based access controls are implemented.
Ensures comprehensive audit trails for security and compliance.
Reviews built-in analytics capabilities in certified platforms.
Evaluates real-time analytics tools.
Certifies operator dashboard functionality and security.
Assesses capabilities for custom report generation.
Tests automated reporting features.
Verifies scheduled report generation capabilities.
Evaluates supported export formats including CSV, XML, JSON.
No specific certification but reviews analytical capabilities.
No specific certification services available.
No public information.
Reviews tools analyzing player behavior for responsible gambling.
May assess cohort-based analytics as part of software evaluation.
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Provides client support via email, telephone, and dedicated relationship managers.
Typically offers business hours support with escalation for emergencies.
Supports multi-tiered client support.
Performs remote diagnostics during testing and audits.
Conducts onsite audits and inspections.
Likely operates internal ticketing support systems.
May offer service level agreements for testing timelines.
Offers priority support to key clients.
Provides dedicated support and account managers.
Assists clients in transitioning compliance frameworks and standards.
