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eCOGRA eGAP

eCOGRA Generally Accepted Practicesissuer eCOGRA (independent testing agency and standards body)version Current eGAP requirementsverified 2026-08

eGAP (eCOGRA Generally Accepted Practices) is the requirements framework that underpins eCOGRA's Safe and Fair seal for online gambling operators. It is built around three pillars: player protection, fair gaming (including RNG testing and return-to-player reporting), and responsible/fair operator conduct. Approved operators also provide players access to eCOGRA's independent dispute-mediation (ADR) service. eGAP aligns with the CEN Workshop Agreement CWA 16259:2014 on responsible remote gambling measures, so compliant operators also meet that standard.

Current version

Gaming technical standard

Current eGAP requirements

Current eGAP requirements (edition not publicly numbered)

What it covers
Fair gaming: RNG testing and RTP percentage reportingPlayer protection and safeguarding of player fundsResponsible gambling / responsible operator conductIndependent dispute mediation (ADR) for playersCorporate governance, legal compliance, financial and operational controls
Applies to
Online casino operators seeking the eCOGRA Safe and Fair sealSoftware suppliers and live-dealer studios under eCOGRA certificationPlayer protection, fair gaming and responsible operator conduct in remote gambling
Key facts
IssuereCOGRA (independent testing agency and standards body)
CategoryGaming technical standard
Where it’s usedApplied to online operators internationally; strong recognition in UK/EU markets, and referenced within remote-gambling player-protection frameworks.
SealBasis of eCOGRA's Safe and Fair sealAlso underlies Certified Software and Certified Live Dealer seals
Three pillarsPlayer protection, fair gaming, responsible operator conductFair gaming layer includes RNG and RTP checks
Referenced standardCEN CWA 16259:2014Responsible Remote Gambling Measures; eGAP-compliant operators also meet CWA 16259:2014
Related standards
CEN CWA 16259GLI-19WLA-SCS
Related terms
rngrtpresponsible gamblingoperator
Sources
eGAP Seal — Driving Player Protection for Casino Games (eCOGRA)ecogra.org
RNG Testing and eCOGRA Certification (eCOGRA)ecogra.org

A standard is a ruleset, not a promise. A certificate against eCOGRA eGAP attests that a game or system met it at test time — it does not change the house edge or guarantee a session outcome. This is a teaching summary; confirm against the issuer (eCOGRA (independent testing agency and standards body)).

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