Gamblers Connect launches Proof of Play: independent checks in operator reviews

Gamblers Connect, an independent B2B media platform focused on iGaming, has announced the launch of Proof of Play, a verification method that documents every real transaction conducted by its editorial team during operator evaluations. The goal is to provide transparency in deposit, gaming, and withdrawal processes, with results being published directly on each operator's review page.

What is Proof of Play and how does it enhance transparency?

Proof of Play is an initiative by Gamblers Connect aimed at step-by-step recording the experience of its editorial staff when evaluating online gaming operators. For each completed test, six precise fields are documented:

• Deposit method
• Deposit speed
• KYC (know your customer) activation signal
• Withdrawal speed
• Withdrawal fee
• Transaction reference

“Our first test with Roobet found that only basic personal information was needed to deposit, but an official ID was required for withdrawals. This is the factual record of an experience, not a review or recommendation,” stated Luka Dimitrijevic, Partnerships and Operations Lead at Gamblers Connect.

Gamblers Connect assures that this methodology aims to clarify the exact point at which operators require identity verification. According to the company, it is generally easier to find out the requirements for depositing than the documents required to withdraw funds.

Application and scope of the methodology in operator pages

The first complete test under the Proof of Play system is available on the Roobet operator page. Gamblers Connect has begun applying retrospective tests on existing reviews where possible and assures that each new operator page will include a Proof of Play test. Those without a completed test will display a notice linking to the full policy of the method.

This policy is based on process traceability, and when the operation uses blockchain-based payment methods, a link to a public explorer is provided where readers can independently verify the transaction.

Key considerations on the process and editorial neutrality

The company highlighted that Proof of Play does not include affiliate links, does not promote bonuses, nor drives traffic to operators. The record of each test only reflects the experience occurred at a specific moment with that operator and does not imply any value judgment. Each published result is the factual record of the session conducted by the Gamblers Connect team.

The policy seeks to address the recurring concern among users and regulators regarding the opacity in withdrawal requirements, a sensitive point in regulated markets. Dimitrijevic emphasized the explanatory purpose of the format: "The intention is to deliver transparent and independently verifiable findings to any reader."

Implications for operators, readers, and regulators

The launch of Proof of Play directly impacts how reviews are constructed in independent iGaming media. Operators subject to this methodology are exposed to direct scrutiny of their everyday business processes, particularly regarding KYC activation and withdrawal fees. From the perspective of the professional reader, Proof of Play allows for independent validation of data, including blockchain traceability when the payment method permits.

Gamblers Connect's initiative contributes to the efforts to enhance transparency in the sector without integrating into the business of affiliation or bonus promotion. The factual focus and deliberate exclusion of commercial references reinforce its use as a compliance tool and objective reporting. More details on the methodology and its application can be found in the Proof of Play policy published by the media.

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