Proof of Play records six parts of the payment journey, including deposit speeds, KYC requirements, withdrawal times and associated fees.

Independent B2B media platform Gamblers Connect has introduced Proof of Play, a transaction verification system for its online gaming operator reviews.

The initiative documents real-money tests carried out by the company’s newsroom. During each test, the team makes a deposit, completes a play session and attempts to withdraw the remaining balance.

The outcome is recorded on the operator’s review page, giving readers access to documented findings about the payment experience.

Every completed entry includes the deposit method and processing speed, the point at which KYC verification was requested, the withdrawal time, any fee charged and a reference for the transaction.

If the payment was processed on a blockchain, readers can access the transaction through a public explorer and independently confirm the available details.

The platform has identified KYC as a key part of the process. Proof of Play records the stage at which identity checks occurred and the information or documents requested by the operator.

Gamblers Connect said deposit procedures are frequently explained to players before they transfer money, but withdrawal conditions and document requirements may not always be communicated as clearly.

By recording the process its own team encountered, the publisher intends to provide a more transparent account of the steps required to retrieve funds.

The first Proof of Play test has been completed for Roobet and is displayed on the operator’s review page.

Existing reviews will now be retested where possible, while Proof of Play will be included on every new operator page. A visible pending notice will appear on pages awaiting verification, directing readers to the methodology set out in the Proof of Play Policy.

Gamblers Connect stated that the initiative does not endorse, recommend or criticise an operator. Proof of Play entries do not include affiliate tracking links, promote deposit bonuses or encourage readers to open an account.

The findings are limited to the specific test carried out and the conditions experienced at that point in time.

Luka Dimitrijevic, Partnerships and Operations Lead at Gamblers Connect, said:

“Operators are often clear about how to deposit, but less so about what is required to withdraw. Proof of Play addresses that gap by documenting the process our newsroom experiences, including when identity verification is required.

“Our first test with Roobet found that basic personal details were sufficient to deposit, while government-issued ID was required to withdraw. This is a factual record of one test, not an endorsement or criticism of the operator. Our aim is to give readers transparent findings they can independently verify.”