John Anderson CEO of Cassava (888.com) provided funding to establish eCogra.
Fact two:
John Anderson holds a non-executive independent directors position at eCogra.
Fact three:
eCOGRA’s constitution is structured as such that the non-executive independent directors will always have control over board decisions, thereby guaranteeing eCOGRA’s autonomy from affiliated software providers and operators. (http://www.ecogra.com/About.aspx?Page=2&OP=P)
While I believe that players do benefit overall from eCOGRA’s efforts, if the above three facts are true; ie, John Anderson, CEO of Cassava, has any ability to shape eCOGRA decisions/findings, i cannot be argued that eCOGRA’s honesty &/or integrity is not breached.
I’m not trying to make any absolute statement, but I honestly feel that this issue is something that desperately needs to be adressed.
Yes, eCOGRA is a wonderful idea and, for the most part, exerts a positive influence on the industry. However, given the above facts, eCOGRA may be fundamentally corrupt.
Can anybody state unequivically that John Anderson’s association with eCOGRA in no way affects the operation of eCOGRA – what cases they investigate, decisions made, etc.?