Searching for an honest and reputable destination to play online video poker and gamble online at? While an online casino is the logical choice to do so, it is a hard fact that not every online casino is created equal. With that in mind, the following reviews section was created. Best serving gamblers who are entirely new to online gambling and those who are specifically searching for online casinos with excellent video poker action, these in-depth reviews cover everything from licensing credentials and payout percentages, to welcome bonus offers, customer service and online banking options.

The internet betting world is fraught with the potential for scams, going-under online casinos - and worst of all - player abuse. Especially for players who reside in jurisdictions where clear-cut regulations are not in place, the possibility of getting taken advantage is a real and looming reality. And the only way to avoid this from happening is getting informed. By gambling at online casinos which use certified and reputable software, are licensed in renowned online gambling jurisdictions, and have an untarnished customer service track record, you are ensuring to receive a fair and worry-free wagering experience. For more information on our Casino Review Guidelines please read further.

We have broken down our casino review guidelines based on the most popular English speaking jurisdictions: U.S. Casinos and Euro Casinos. Visit these pages to read about the differences.

If you reside in Europe, depending on the particular country in which you reside, you will be eligible to open accounts at casinos in both jurisdictions, while U.S. players are limited to those properties listed on the U.S. casinos page.

As mentioned, in order for any online casino to be listed at Online Casino VP, it must meet our Guidelines for Approval. These guidelines are as follows:

Online Casino Review Guidelines

1) The online casino must be powered by a reputable software platform that has been tested for inherent fairness by a certified testing house. At this time, these software platforms include Microgaming, Real Time Gaming, Playtech, Vegas Technology, Cryptologic, Rival Gaming, Top Game, Wager Works, Boss Media and Chartwell. See our Software Page for details.

2) The online casino must be licensed/regulated in a reputable jurisdiction which upholds high standards and strict policies regarding responsible and fair gaming practices. These jurisdictions include the UK and all UK whitelisted jurisdictions (Malta, Gibraltar, Alderney, Isle of Man and Tazmania), Curacao (Netherlands, Antilles), Antigua and Barbuda, Kahnawake and properties with reputable management in Costa Rica. Since Costa Rica only licenses and does not regulate online casinos, we are very selective about which properties we list that are licensed here. At this time, there are none. See our Online Gambling Jurisdictions page for more details.

3) The online casino must receive third party audits by a reputable accounting firm or testing house, thereby certifying payout percentages and proper functioning of the software platform's Random Number Generator, which is responsible for producing fair and unpredictable wager outcomes. At this time, these include Price Waterhouse Coopers, eCOGRA, Gaming Associates, Certified Fair Gaming (CFG; Eliot Jacobson Ph.D), Technical Systems Testing (TST) and BMM International. The online casino must either publish these reports on their website, or make them available upon request.

4) The online casino cahier and any third party eCommerce merchants must employ the use of 128-bit encryption and Secure Socket Layer technology for the transmittance of personal banking information (deposits and withdrawals) between the software server and players. Furthermore, a variety of deposit and withdrawal methods must be offered. Note: When making a financial transaction over the internet, simply view the web address box and ensure the url (website address) begins with https:// as opposed to http://. This will verify the page you are providing information on will be securely transferred.

5) The online casino must protect the personal information of their players and have policies published on their website to this effect. This will include the policy that no personal information (banking and contact information) will be shared will third parties, employees, subsidiary companies or affiliates. All account information must be stored in databases protected with the above-mentioned SSL security.

6) All bonus terms and conditions (as well as the T & C's for opening a real money account) must be clearly published on the online casino's website. Furthermore, all T & C's must be reasonable and congruous with industry standards. This includes reasonable wager requirements on bonuses (nothing above 30x), and reasonable withdrawal maximums. Note: All online casinos impose weekly withdrawal maximums to protect the financial reserves of the cashier (progressive jackpots and the use of certain third-party eWallets being an exception to the rule). Only casinos with withdrawal maximum's no less than $2,000 per week will be reviewed and listed. Please note that the weekly withdrawal maximum at many online casinos ranges from $5,000 to $8,000, while no withdrawal maximums are imposed on certain eWallets.

7) Lastly, each online casino will run a customer service department that is available 24/7, every day of the year. Multiple methods of contact will be available, including toll-free telephone and email support. Casino management must have a sound reputation, and must be committed to treating players with courtesy and respect, as well as in a timely fashion. Email reply's must take place within 24 hours, while any issues that may arise should be specifically addressed with a reasonable solution.

Please Note: Any online casinos reviewed here at Online Casino VP and found to not abide by any of the above-mentioned guidelines, should be reported to our complaints department. We will be in personal contact with the casino and will represent players on their behalf. Each online casino that is listed here is aware of our guidelines and will address our concerns if they are to continue being listed at Online Casino VP.