How we rate casinos
Methodology v1.0 · Last updated July 2026
Every casino is scored on the same fixed rubric, from cited public sources — before any commercial relationship exists. Here's exactly how a casino goes from the open web to a score.
Our independence — three rules that never bend
No single reviewer
Scores are computed from aggregated cited sources, not one person's opinion. The rubric weights are fixed and public.
Money never touches a score
Affiliate links may earn us a commission, but ratings are computed before any commercial relationship — and never adjusted for it.
Paid placement is always labeled
Sponsored casinos sit in a labeled slot and are scored on the exact same rubric as everyone else. We never sell ranking position.
From the open web to a score, in four steps
Collect
We gather cited public sources: payout threads, license records, T&C snapshots, and community sentiment across forums and review sites.
Verify
Every number and quote is tied to a resolvable public URL or a specific T&C clause. If it can't be cited, it doesn't ship.
Score
Sources are weighted by reliability and recency, then combined into sub-scores and an overall score using the fixed rubric.
Publish
Scores, quotes and red flags are published with their sources. Changes are logged and the page is revalidated.
What the overall score is made of
Timed, dispute-free withdrawals reported by multiple independent users — the number that matters most.
License validity, ownership history, and how past disputes were actually resolved.
Aggregated tone of cited reports, weighted by source reliability and recency.
Wagering terms, max-bet and max-cashout traps, and the clarity of the fine print.
Provider quality, audit certificates, and provably-fair coverage.
Response speed and real resolution rates from published player transcripts.