How do you know which poker room or casino site is safe? The best way to ensure this is to make sure the site has received eCOGRA accreditation.

eCOGRA is a non-profit organization whose goal is to protect players from shady operators and recommend sites that are safe and fair. To receive green light from eCOGRA a casino must offer random games, prompt payments, safe storage of information, and honest advertising.

PartyGaming - PartyCasino.com, PartyPoker.com and EmpirePoker.com - is the latest addition to the list of accredited casinos. Andy Beveridge, CEO of eCOGRA, said "After extensive testing and inspection by the eCOGRA professional compliance team, PartyGaming passed with flying colours."

PartyGaming CEO Jim Ryan said: "PartyGaming is committed to responsible gaming and want all of our players to play on our online sites for the right reason - to have fun and play within their means."

For more information about the casino and poker site, study Casino guide's review of Party Casino and Party Poker.