eCogra Seal of Approval
The world of online poker rooms is not regulated by a single government entity. These rooms are not located in the United States, and so the United States of America do not regulate their activities. And while most rooms are liscenced by their local government, not all are.
So, how can players be sure that the poker room operates in a fair and responsible manner? How can you be assured that disputes between players and poker rooms can be settled by an honest third party?
Well, there are regulating bodies out there that are not government entities. Groups like eCogra have set standards for the online gaming industry.
In our reviews, we display the eCogra seals next to poker rooms that have earned it. So, if you see an eCogra seal like this one:

on the page of a poker room review, you will know that that room has met the requirements and been approved by eCogra.
You can contact eCogra for player assistance in any potential disputes with the poker room. This means that even in an otherwise unregulated industry, there is a body that can hold casinos and poker rooms to a set of industry standards.
As part of it's mission statement, eCogra takes up the task of enforcing industry standards through inspections, reviews, and continuous monitoring by independent global audit companies of every aspect of online gaming operations, including business efficiency, dispute procedures, customer service and support, responsible gaming measures and fair gaming.
They also resolve disputes between players and member sites by acting as mediator and ensure that our ruling is respected among seal holders, and want to alert players to the safest casino and poker sites on the internet with the eCOGRA Play It Safe seal, proudly displayed on the homepage of each certified site.
Now, when you see the seal displayed on certain pages on our site, you know why.
FAQ
What does eCogra stand for?
eCommerce and Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance
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