Grand Prive and eCogra - AGD Perspective

[bonustreak]

I had a call today from someone at GP to express again how sorry they were for the mailings that were coming to my home and to assure me that it has been taken care of etc.. ( totally different story that is posted at Casino Meister).

So while I had him on the line I did ask some questions for all affiliates and expressed that there is a need to get the word out to all of the affiliates and that AGD would be happy to help in anyway it can. I passed along a way for them to reach Andrew and that all affiliates would like to see AGD in on this auditing process. I stressed as a community we fell that to have things fair there really does need to be a representive of the affiliate industry involved.


I was told that GP and eCogra have read the forums about this deadline concern and this is being extended until after the the first of Jan, he was not aware of the exact date and assured me that an announcement will be made soon by eCogra.

[nobluff]

This makes or breaks eCogra in my opinion (at least from an affiliates point of view). I also think that form has been purposefully prepared in a convoluted manner in order to deter claims.

[WCD Admin]

eCogra's reputation as well as GP's reputation are now (seemingly) put on trial instead of just GP and the only way for eCogra to keep face is to serve a fair resolution. In fact could there even be a better situation? They're either fair to affiliates - or they neutralize each other.

Let's hope they realize the situation they are in now (under the microscope) and are fair to affiliates. It looks like inadvertently (or not) both parties actions are now on trial rather than just one. Whether that was the plan or not, I formally adopt it. This is a great place for affiliates to learn how this industry operates. Watch closely!

[greek39]

Something missing from the equation, you bet! Something called affiliate representation. The best would be someone who serves the affiliate community without corporate teeth in one pocket and affiliates in the other. A Persons whose has always put the affiliate’s interests first without comprising integrity.

Money is one thing doing the right thing priceless. Although there are others running a close second I would hands down, no question, no doubt, pick AGD to audit the audit.

Just a thought

greek39

[triple777s]

Received this progress update from Ecogra today and thought i should share. What i can't believe is that only [58] aff.'s made a claim Can that be right, can all the hard work that was put forth to get some type of response from GP resulted in only 58 claims?

2/F Berkeley Square House
Berkeley Square
London
W1J 6BD
+44 (0)20 7887 1480
+44 (0)20 7887 1481
4 January 2010
RE: PROGRESS REPORT : GRAND PRIVÉ AFFILIATES PROGRAM INVESTIGATION
Dear Pat,
Thank you once again for submitting your claim in the above connection.
The deadline for the submission of claims passed on 31 December 2009, and we will shortly begin
the analysis and assessment of claims using a range of information from the Grand Privé Affiliates
Program database, your personal claim and the very constructive and useful feedback that we have
received from affiliates and other interested parties advocating on behalf of the affiliate community.
eCOGRA had received a total of 58 claims by the cut-off date, and I would like to assure you that
these will all receive the personal attention of myself and fellow Chartered Accountant Sean
Roberts, a senior and audit-experienced member of my staff.
We intend to complete the work as quickly as possible, commensurate with the professional
thoroughness that this audit requires, and your patience whilst this process continues would be
much appreciated.
Sean and I will be travelling to the Grand Privé operational base in order to carry out our
investigations on site, with full access to all records and the cooperation of the Grand Privé
management. Our mandate covers:
* Independently investigating the manner in which the Grand Privé Affiliate Program was terminated
and the reasons therefore;
* Carrying out a full and independent review of the program software and data to confirm amounts
owed to claimants;
* Determining a fair settlement for claimants taking into consideration the potential lifetime
earnings of each affiliate’s respective players; and
* Compiling a full and transparent report which will be publicly released on conclusion of the
investigation.
Sean and myself have both the specialised professional qualifications and wide relevant experience
to bring a fair and reasonable conclusion to the project, and we will communicate again with you
once we have something concrete to report and discuss. In the meantime, if you have further
information you would like us to consider, please feel free to email Sean at seanr@ecogra.org.
Yours sincerely,
Andrew Beveridge, CA(SA) MBA
Chief Executive Officer
eCOGRA Limited

[dominique]

Yep, I got the same.

[bonustreak]

Ditto same mail but I must say what a joke on the count they are claiming to have as affiliates.

[greek39]

All that work for 58 claims surly there must be something wrong? Well anyway I am just glad something is being done.

So what is next on the docket. Think I will pick on the Virtual Group for the rest of this year lol.

greek39

[bonustreak]

Should we make a blacklist page and a ring I am up for it

[greek39]

Should we make a blacklist page and a ring I am up for it

I think after all these years the Virtual Group needs a wake up call. Giver a couple of weeks for research. Then yes lets hit them up the more webmasters who take part the better.

greek39