Licensing & safety
Check licence visibility, operator identity, account controls and responsible-gambling information.
How we rate casinos
The methodology page explains how ratings should be built before real UK casino data replaces placeholders.
Review process overview
Ratings should be based on evidence a reader can understand. A casino page starts with licensing and operator checks, then moves through bonus terms, payments, game access, support and safer-gambling controls. The goal is not to reward the biggest promotion. The goal is to show whether the page gives a useful, cautious and current view of the casino relationship.
Every review should record the date it was checked and the evidence used. Current terms, casino footer wording, privacy policies, complaints pages and regulator records are stronger than repeated claims on old review pages. If a detail is uncertain, the page should say so plainly. That makes the review more useful than pretending every sister-site connection is equally strong.
The Sister Sites hub and Networks hub should both use the same method, so a reader can compare pages without learning a new rating language each time.
Rating criteria
Each criterion uses one shared card style.
Bonuses & wagering
Review bonus value, wagering, excluded games, expiry rules and related-brand restrictions.
Payments & payouts
Check deposit routes, withdrawal limits, verification timing and payment ownership rules.
Games & support
Assess game access, provider clarity, support routes, complaints information and page freshness.
Verification and update cadence
Pages should be reviewed when a casino changes operator, updates terms, alters payment rules or launches a new promotion. Long-standing evergreen pages still need scheduled checks, because old evidence can become stale quickly in gambling. The visible last-reviewed date gives readers a clear signal about freshness.
Play within limits
Ratings are comparison tools. They should never replace personal limits, live terms or safer-gambling support.
Frequently asked questions
What matters most in a rating?
Licensing, safety, terms clarity and payment checks carry more weight than headline bonuses.
Can ratings change?
Yes. Ratings should change when operators, terms, payments or evidence quality changes.
Do bonuses decide the score?
No. Bonuses are reviewed, but they should not outweigh safety and evidence quality.
Why show the review method?
A visible method helps readers understand why a casino is listed and what still needs checking.