I am at a loss for words ,,,

[Casinomeister]

eCOGRA's Statement:

A Sad Day for the Online Gaming Industry, Julie Sidwell Will Be Missed

LONDON – December 18, 2003 – Julie Sidwell, eCOGRA’s Fair Gaming Advocate, passed away last night.

This is a very sad day for eCOGRA, its staff and all those who have been fortunate to work with Julie over the years.

Despite being confined to a wheelchair, Julie was a tireless advocate for the online gaming industry and its players. All those fortunate to have known Julie will miss her work, and more importantly her touching smile and warm personality. Julie’s passing is a loss not only for eCOGRA but also for the entire online gaming industry.

Julie will be most remembered for her gracious presence and tireless work. Julie was the Administrator of Gambling Grumbles for Gambling.com, in charge of dispute resolution between casinos and players. She has written many articles for Gambling OnLine Magazine, with regard to player disputes and casino responses, and has assisted several operators in the training of staff to prevent disputes and increase resolution efficiency.

Julie’s work with eCOGRA was an important part of our organization’s mission. Julie will be dearly missed by all her friends and colleagues.

Our thoughts and prayers go to Julie’s family during their time of sorrow; Julie will not be forgotten and can never be replaced.
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Contact:

Andrew Beveridge, eCOGRA
CEO & Executive Director
Phone: +44 207 887 1480
andrew@ecogra.org

[Casinomeister]

From Microgaming:

JULIE SIDWELL

Julie Sidwell made it her goal to champion fair gaming, and she did this with a driving passion, tempered by a cheerful and open approach. Julie's sincerity and integrity, and unerring sense of fairness, won her the respect of player and operator alike.

Although Gambling Grumbles and eCOGRA were the organisations that she worked through, Julie dealt with a wide range of persons and companies, and Microgaming was fortunate to work with her a number of times. Whatever task Julie undertook, either with us or for the industry, it was always accompanied with confidence, a passion for the industry, and an optimism about everything that she did.

Julie's legacy to this industry will be the uncompromising standards that she set in her pursuit of fair play. But Julie will also be remembered for her warmth and friendliness, and the courage in adversity that characterised the way she dealt with all around her, and with life.

Her passing is a great loss to the industry and to those who knew her. Our thoughts are with Julie's family during this difficult time, and we would like them all to know that she will be remembered also as a special and valued friend.

[jpm]

What an enormous loss for everyone who enjoys online gambling, I don't think anyone could ever replace her. She will be sorely missed. A very sad day indeed.

[jigga]

Rest in Peace Julie.

Your presence will be missed. Your absence will be felt.

[Casinomeister]

I've put together a few words for Julie here http://www.casinomeister.com/julie.html

I want to thank everyone for sharing your thoughts about her. Thanks!

[spearmaster]

Very sweet, Bryan. Thanks for sharing!