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Date: 2006/09/28 10:34:54

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LONDON, September 27, 2006 - eCOGRA (eCommerce and Online Gambling
Regulation and Assurance) www.ecogra.org, the online gambling player
protection and standards body has awarded its accreditation and "Play It
Safe" seal to a further four tier one online gambling websites.

In an announcement today, eCOGRA Chief Executive Officer Andrew Beveridge
listed the new awards as:

Pacific Poker www.pacificpoker.com (Random Logic software)

Colosseum Poker www.colosseumpoker.com (Microgaming software)

Wildjack Poker www.poker.wildjack.com (Microgaming software)

Big Dollar Casino www.bigdollar.com (Microgaming software)

The latest accreditations bring to 111 the number of online gambling venues
that have successfully passed the thorough probity, inspection and
independent monitoring regimes applied by the organisation since it
commenced its voluntary initiative in 2003.

21 well established and quality online poker rooms and 90 online casino
sites operated by some of the largest and most successful business groups in
the industry bear the "Play It Safe" seal, which assures players of fair
games and efficient and responsive treatment.

"Professional interest in improving business through better and more
player-sensitive operational conduct continues to attract applicants to the
well-proved eCOGRA system," Andrew Beveridge commented. "Several significant
online gambling operations are currently undergoing our acceptance
inspection process and we hope to make further announcements before the end
of the year.

"The initiative remains open to all online gambling software providers and
licensees prepared to commit to the eCOGRA principals and requirements for
better service and player protection."

Notes
eCOGRA, the independent standards authority for the online gambling
industry, is committed to assuring fair play to online casino and poker
players around the world. The non-profit organisation addresses the most
important issues to players: fast payouts, fair gaming, responsive and
efficient service and responsible operator conduct.

eCOGRA is currently undertaking what is believed to be the largest research
initiative into player behaviour and attitudes - The eCOGRA Global Online
Gambler Survey. Launched on September 6th, the survey aims to capture the
views of 20,000 online
poker and casino players, with the findings set to be made public in January
2007. The survey is expected to remain open for the next few months and
anyone wishing to take part should visit - www.ecogra.org/playersurvey

For all media queries or to arrange a briefing, please contact:
Stuart Hehir
Chameleon PR, London
stuart@chameleonpr.com

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