Published on: 2025-03-07
eCOGRA Expands its Growing List of Approved U.S. States
eCOGRA, specialists in iGaming certification, have officially received approval to provide certification and audit services for West Virginia, effective February 26, 2025. This adds to their existing approvals in Colorado, Connecticut, Indiana, Michigan, New Jersey (Security Vendor), Pennsylvania, and Virginia, further strengthening their presence in the U.S. market.
This achievement enhances eCOGRA’s presence in the United States and solidifies its commitment to excellence in compliance through its core values of Quality, Speed, and Service.
With this new authorisation, eCOGRA is pleased to offer its clients independent audits and iGaming certification assessments for West Virginia, aligning with the regulatory framework established by the West Virginia Lottery Commission (WVLC). This expansion underscores eCOGRA’s dedication to supporting operators and game suppliers in the growing U.S. iGaming industry.
Will Shuckburgh, Group CEO of eCOGRA, stated, “Securing approval in West Virginia marks another vital step in our mission to provide world-class certification services to operators and game suppliers in the U.S. As the iGaming sector continues to flourish, we remain focused on delivering the highest standards of regulatory assurance, enabling our clients to meet compliance expectations with confidence.”
Bradley Khoury, Chief Technical Officer at eCOGRA, emphasised the organisation’s rigorous approach to compliance, “Our recognition by the West Virginia regulator highlights eCOGRA’s expertise in delivering independent testing and certification services that foster trust and accountability within the industry. We take pride in contributing to the expansion of safe and responsible gaming in the U.S.”
With this milestone, specialists in iGaming certification, eCOGRA broadens its global footprint and is now active in 46 regulated markets worldwide, dedicated to providing clients with the compliance solutions necessary to thrive in a dynamic regulatory landscape.
For more information about eCOGRA’s game testing, inspection, and certification services for West Virginia, click here.
Operators and game suppliers seeking to understand how eCOGRA’s latest approval in West Virginia can support their regulatory compliance efforts are encouraged to contact partner@ecogra.org to arrange a discussion.
About eCOGRA
Founded in 2003 to establish and improve operational standards and player safety requirements in the online gambling space, eCOGRA has amassed a wealth of experience in implementing international best practice standards and requirements and ensuring these are maintained through regular review and monitoring.
eCOGRA acts as a regulatory audit partner to over 200 multi-jurisdictional operators, software providers and other relevant service providers in the online gambling industry.
It is the first online gambling testing laboratory authorised to offer operators and service providers accredited ISO/IEC 27001 certifications for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) and is the only laboratory able to provide Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services. The company is an approved testing laboratory with several online gambling jurisdictions.
The Independent Testing Laboratory is staffed by a team of professional auditors with Big 4 auditing firm experience, information security experts, test engineers and responsible gambling specialists.