Independent testing laboratory eCOGRA has opened its new office in Denver, Colorado, as part of its US expansion plans.

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Tied in with the move, Daniel Remmes has been appointed as the company’s US-based director of compliance.

The new office will serve as a hub for eCOGRA’s operations in the US, supporting clients with services such as software testing, random number generator evaluations, cybersecurity assessments and regulatory compliance reviews.

Remmes has over a decade of experience in igaming regulation and compliance, having worked with several gaming operators and regulatory bodies.

He said: “eCOGRA is recognised as a leading internationally accredited testing agency, with specialisation in the certification of online gambling software & systems.

“Specific to the company's expansion of business in the US market, I look forward to leveraging my decade of iGaming compliance experience to ensure all regulatory matters and customer initiatives are treated with the utmost importance." Shaun McCallaghan, eCOGRA CEO, backed the Colorado office to play a “pivotal role” in the company’s growth, adding that Remmes is an “outstanding addition to our team” who can provide “invaluable” experience of the US online gambling market.