Certifications Overview

It is essential for online casinos and online poker rooms to prove that they are trustworthy in order to gain the confidence of loyal gamblers. Therefore, gambling websites must overcome security and integrity issues in order to ensure that players' gambling experiences are fast, fair and secure.

In order to get players to trust their brand, online casinos, poker rooms and sports books not only need to prevent fraud and unlawful interference, they also need to gain credible certifications. Certification companies ensure that online casino activity remains honest and also expose the gaps in the casino's security. They address security issues ranging from online fund transactions to cheating.

Ensuring the integrity of online gambling is of the utmost importance. Players must provide proof of their commitment to honest play when gambling online and gambling operators also need to prove themselves trustworthy, as online gambling has had a history of associations with bank fraud and organised crime.

Cases have included allegations of cheating and failure to pay winnings. These factors, in addition to the use of electronic random number generators (RNG) in online gambling software, have made it imperative that credible gambling websites provide evidence of their legitimacy.

Viaden Gaming have obtained three Integrity Certificates for our RNG solution. Our software was tested by WPA Audit, TST, and iTech Labs – companies acknowledged worldwide for their professionalism and objectiveness. We would be happy to advise you regarding the steps that need to be taken to gain a certificate for your online casino or poker room.

There are two major groups of certification companies that address the above factors:

• Responsible gambling assurance companies. These ensure that online casinos comply with the laws and regulations that govern honest online gambling. They check that a casino is 100% legitimate and is committed to player protection and responsible gambling;
• Software Testing Companies. These companies conduct software system analyses that uncover weaknesses in programming or any bias with shuffling in games.

To qualify, online casinos must have the corporate and financial backing of an online casino or poker room operator. When awarded with these certificates, online casino companies are proven to provide trustworthy and secure online gaming of the highest quality.

Below are the most reputable and renowned online casino certification companies:

Responsible Gaming Assurance Companies

eCOGRA. eCommerce and Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance (eCOGRA) was founded by competing online gambling companies six years ago to improve operational standards and player protection. Accredited companies must comply with practical business and integrity standards, coupled with an impartial inspection, reviews and monitoring programs that authorises them to display the organisation's revocable Safe and Fair seal.

CFG. Certified Fair Gambling (CFG) was founded in 2003. It is an industry leader in offering online gambling website testing and audit. Through comprehensive and ongoing monthly auditing and certification procedures, CFG meets the assurance needs of players, Internet casinos, and Internet casino software developers. The CFG seal demonstrates an uncompromising commitment to casino game fairness.

EGBA. The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) was established in 2007 as a non-profit organisation by 7 leaders of online gambling industry leaders in Europe: PartyGaming, bwin Group, Unibet, bet-at-home.com, Expekt, Interwetten and Digibet with the aim of creating a competitive environment for online gambling and creating a set of technical rules and regulations to be met by online gambling operators.

GamCare is a UK authority offering certification services to EU based casinos. GamCare works to support the development and implementation of responsible practice by the gambling industry and recognises best practice through a Certification scheme. GamCare Certification is awarded to both remote and terrestrial gambling companies that have successfully implemented robust policy and practice relevant to their platform and gambling service.

IBAS. The Independent Betting Adjudication Service (IBAS) was established in 1998 in the UK. The company specialises in solving disputes between online gambling operators and gamblers. Being registered as an IBAS member guarantees your online players your commitment to fair play and transparent business conduct.

IGC. The Interactive Gaming Council (IGC) was created in 1996 in Canada as an international non-profit organisation. IGC unites over 100 companies involved in the remote gambling business sphere. The organisation has its own Code of Conduct, which all companies certified by IGC must abide by.

NCPG. The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) offers recovery programs to problem gamblers and their families. The council's main activity is directed to increasing public awareness of the problems of pathological gambling as well as ensuring affordable treatment for problem gamblers, including help for their families. The NCPG concentrates efforts on the national level, while the state affiliates work at the state and local level.

OGA. The Online Gambling Alliance (OGA) was founded in 1997 to inspect and certificate online casinos. The OGA welcomes reputable gaming site operators who are considering joining them, so long as they provide quality online gambling services and guarantee fair play and system security.

RGA. The Remote Gambling Association (RGA) was created in 2005 by the merging of two other associations that focus on online gambling control and certification - the Association of Remote Gambling Operators (ARGO) and the Interactive Gaming, Gambling and Betting Association (IGGBA). The main objective of RGA is guaranteeing online gambling operators to conduct their business in strict accordance to the highest industry standards and in compliance with all existing regulation.

Software Testing Companies

GLI. Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) is an independent gambling devices tester and consultant. It offers full cycle testing and certification services of gambling systems and equipment of all types. The company performs machine testing and certification on devices/systems for device and system suppliers.

iTech Labs International. iTech is an independent testing company, specialising in remote gambling. The main objective of iTech Labs is ensuring reliable player protection. The company's main corporate principles are: integrity, accountability and defence of players' interests. iTech Labs specialise in Return to Player (RTP) audit and RNG testing.

TST. Technical System Testing (TST), the GLI company is a reputable testing company that offers testing and certification to online casinos, poker rooms, sportsbooks and other remote gambling businesses. TST audits and certifies that online gaming operations are fair, secure and auditable. It also certifies that gaming operations comply with industry standards and meet the statutory requirements imposed by the licensing jurisdiction.

NCC Group provides 15,000 worldwide organizations with IT assurance through their escrow, verification, security & software testing, audit and website performance solutions. Through these services the company ensures its customers with the confidence that their business critical information is appropriate, protected, secure and effective.

Willing to build up trustworthy gambling facilities and get a responsible gaming assurance certificate? Contact us and we’ll help you obtain a certificate from any of the above mentioned responsible gaming assurance companies.