Our Editorial Aim
Our goal is to describe casinos outside GAMSTOP accurately and fairly, with particular attention to the protections a player has, or lacks, on each site. This policy explains the sources we use, the checks we carry out and how commercial relationships are managed.
Verifying the Operator
Each assessment starts by establishing who is behind the website. We look for the legal company name, the licensing authority, the licence reference and the domain the licence applies to, and then confirm those details on the regulator's own register. Footer badges and trust seals are not accepted without that confirmation, and any mismatch is noted.
Assessing Safer-Gambling Tools
Because offshore controls vary so widely, we examine them in detail:
- whether deposit, loss and session limits are available and how quickly reductions apply;
- whether increases to limits are subject to a cooling-off period;
- how time-outs and self-exclusion work, how long they last and how easily they can be reversed;
- how permanent account closure can be requested;
- whether reality checks or activity statements are offered.
A tool that can be switched off instantly is treated as weaker than one with a built-in delay.
Reviewing Financial and Bonus Terms
We read the conditions that affect a player's money: wagering requirements and the amount they apply to, game contribution, stake limits, expiry, cashout caps, payment methods for deposits and withdrawals, fees, limits and verification triggers. Gaps or contradictions in these terms are reported.
How Evidence Is Ranked
| Source | How it is used |
|---|---|
| Regulator registers | Primary evidence of licensing and ownership |
| Operator terms and policies | Primary evidence of the rules a player accepts |
| Live site information | Supporting evidence, recorded with the date observed |
| Marketing and third-party ratings | Claims to verify, never proof on their own |
Where sources conflict, both are reported. We do not claim first-hand deposits, play or withdrawals unless specifically documented.
Independence of Ratings
Some pages contain affiliate links, and commission can affect which operators appear and where. Ratings are editorial opinions and are never a licence, certification or regulatory endorsement. Weak safeguards or unclear ownership will always count against an operator regardless of any commercial relationship.
Keeping Pages Accurate
Pages are revised when operators change their terms or new verifiable information emerges. The date shown reflects the latest edit, not a full re-check of every detail. Suspected errors can be reported through the Contact page and are assessed against evidence before any change is made.