Extensive independent testing and inspection by professional teams from an international business services and auditing group is undergone by each operation applying for the eCOGRA ‘Play It Safe’ seal, and players from around the globe can now select from 76 online casinos and poker rooms that have committed to the international standards of eCommerce and Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance (eCOGRA). For an online gaming operator to become a seal holder eCOGRA ensures compliance with its requirements of operational efficiency, fair and responsible gaming and player protection.

In its specifically constructed poker standards, eCOGRA requires seal holders to be financially stable and with adequate reserves. The probity of poker room management is scrutinised, together with player protection measures, payout times and financial facilities, games fairness, responsive Support and general operational efficiency. Policies have to be in place for communicating with clients and dealing with any player complaints, together with satisfactory technical capabilities and anti money-laundering systems.

This week seven new poker sites from the Ongame and Prima Poker networks have been awarded the ‘Play It Safe’ seal: Europoker; Trident Poker; 3 Piggs Poker; Gaming Club Poker; River Belle Poker, 7 Sultams Poker and Royal Vegas Poker. eCOGRA is committed to protecting online casino and poker players around the world. The non-profit organization addresses the most important issues to players: fast payouts, fair gaming, responsive and efficient service and responsible operator conduct. (E-05.04.06)

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