When you research any online casinos, one sign that they are reputable would be to have some sort of objective certification from an outside agency. You can read reviews but it can be hard to sort the honest reviews from those of affiliates who just want to get you to sign up so they get a commission. There are outside agencies that don't have a monetary stake in whether you become a member or not so they are a good way to know that you've found a trustworthy site. One such outside agency is known as eCOGRA and this is one of the top certifications you can find.

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The acronym, eCOGRA, stands for e-Commerce Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance. They are an independent, non-profit group that sets standards for best practices in the online gambling industry. They base these standards in three main areas: player protection, fair gaming and responsible conduct. Any online casino to display the eCOGRA seal must pass some strict tests to ensure that they are compliant with all the standards that eCOGRA adheres to.

In order for a site to be allowed to display the eCOGRA seal of approval they must be providing third party continuous monitoring of gaming transactions that show proof of fair gaming practices, timely payouts, good support and honesty in all aspects of operations. If at any point a company fails to comply with all the regulations, seals can and will be revoked.

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The organization also offers an independent complaint resolution for those who feel that they did not work things out satisfactorily with the online casino itself. They even have an advocacy program on their website should you feel the need to have someone mediate between yourself and the online casino. Should you ever have an issue with one of the approved eCOGRA providers, they will help you to resolve it with speed and fairness to all parties.

Some of the sites that currently proudly display the eCOGRA seal include Platinum Play Casino, 888.com, Spin Palace Casino, Golden Riviera Casino and Roxy Palace Casino. These are just a few of a long list that can be found at the organizations website. Check on the online casino site or at eCOGRAs website to see if an online casino has passed the rigorous tests needed to ensure that the site is a fair and honest place to gamble.