eCOGRA is one of the most reputable names in the online gambling industry. They act as an independent standards authority, ensuring that fair and honest policies are enacted and carried out by casinos and poker rooms.

The non-profit organization oversees the gaming site's actions, acts in the best interests of the player, and will provide these measures wherever online gambling is legal. According to eCOGRA's mission statement, their goal is to deliver the aforementioned player imperatives at any quality site carrying the eCOGRA Seal.

Apart from protecting players against shady site practices, eCOGRA also acts as a quasi-lawyer for players who've been mistreated. eCOGRA will inform players of all rights and responsibilities they have, and all findings will be reported through their home site. They also act as a mediator to quash problems between players and sites.

The independent authority also accomplishes these goals without infringing on the rights of the site or its respective gaming jurisdiction. eCOGRA makes sure that game play goes smoothly; they do not dictate terms to sites or players.

Not every online gambling site will be approved for an eCOGRA Seal. Independent directors decide which software developers are allowed to be members; as such, developers and other affiliate sites are subjected to a thorough vetting process to ensure accountability, fairness, and integrity.

After careful consideration, an eCOGRA Seal will be awarded to only the most qualified online poker rooms and casinos. The Seal is a sought-after item in the gambling world. Players know eCOGRA promotes honesty, and developers and corporations know that proof of honesty is needed to attract players.

On the eCOGRA home site, players and potential carriers of the Seal can examine the company's business for themselves. Affiliate marketers can even rely on eCOGRA; they have approved affiliate programs listed on the site. This means that an affiliate of the recommended programs will have the same protections offered to a player at an online gaming site.

There are also a handful of software developers listed on the site, as well as over 100 sites offering poker and casino games. By viewing eCOGRA's Reputable Portals, players can view a list of portals that the company is confident meet all standards of excellence.

The company will only link professional sites that are integrity-driven, providing players and gambling webmasters with venues for honest and ethical conduct. eCOGRA admits that their options for reputable portals are not exhaustive, but they do guarantee that all listed are among the best in the business.

eCOGRA claims to do whatever is necessary to guarantee compliance with the outlined principles. However, like any independent authority in the world, they cannot offer 100% protection to players. The fact of the matter is that any site anywhere in the world can decide to slip on their end of the bargain.

What eCOGRA is most proud of offering is their conflict resolution should that sort of problem ever arise. All accredited sites are subject to monitoring, and if any suspicious activities are reported, eCOGRA goes into action.