How We Review Online Casinos

We assess every casino against the same criteria: licensing and safety, payout speed, game variety, user experience, and bonus fairness. Our rankings are based on testing and editorial judgment—we do not sell spots on our lists. This page explains how we do it.

Our 5-point check

Every casino we recommend passes a consistent checklist. We use this to write our casino reviews and to build our best online casinos and bonus lists.

  • 1. Licensing and safety – Is the operator licensed (UKGC, MGA, or another trusted regulator)? Do we see clear licensing info and responsible gambling tools? We do not list unlicensed or shady sites.
  • 2. Payout speed – How long do withdrawals take? Which methods (card, e-wallet, bank, crypto) are offered? We favour casinos that pay out quickly and without unnecessary delay.
  • 3. Game variety – Slots, table games, live dealer, and game providers. We look at depth and quality of the library, not just quantity.
  • 4. User experience and mobile – Is the site easy to use? How does it perform on mobile? What is support like (live chat, email, FAQ)?
  • 5. Bonuses and terms – We consider wagering requirements, expiry, game restrictions, and whether the offer is fair and achievable. See our wagering guide for how we think about bonus terms.

How we test

We sign up, deposit (where relevant), and play at the casinos we review. We check registration, cashier, game loading, and withdrawal flow. We test on desktop and mobile. We do not rely only on operator marketing—we verify licence status, payout times, and key terms ourselves where possible.

Independence and affiliate links

We may earn a commission when you sign up or deposit via our links. That does not decide which casinos we list or their order. We do not accept payment in exchange for a higher ranking or a place in a “top” list. Our editorial policy and affiliate disclosure explain this in full.

Updates and corrections

Licences, offers, and withdrawal times change. We update our reviews and lists regularly. If you see something wrong or outdated, please contact us. We correct factual errors as soon as we can.

Where to see our reviews

Full write-ups for each casino are on our casino reviews page. Our best online casinos list summarises top picks. For how we handle bonuses, see casino bonuses and no deposit bonuses, and our guide on understanding wagering requirements.

FAQ

Do you get paid to rank casinos higher?

No. We do not accept payment in exchange for a higher position. Rankings are based on our 5-point check and editorial judgment. We may earn a commission when you use our links; that does not influence which casinos we recommend or their order.

Which licences do you trust?

We prioritise UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) and Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), and other well-known regulators (e.g. Gibraltar, Isle of Man). We do not recommend unlicensed or poorly regulated operators.

How often do you update reviews?

We review and update our content regularly. If you spot an error or a change in an offer or licence, contact us and we will correct it.