How we rate

Every review follows the same order of priorities. Licensing first, payouts second, fairness third — then the experience.

1. Licensing first

We lead with where an operator is licensed and which markets it legally serves. A Tier-1 regulator (MGA, UKGC) means stronger player protection than a light-touch licence (Curaçao, Anjouan, Tobique). We state the licence in force and weight trust accordingly.

2. Payouts proven

Withdrawal speed and limits are checked, not copied from marketing pages. We note when KYC verification is likely to hold a cashout, because that is the most common real-world friction.

3. Fairness

We favour operators that publish RTP and offer provably fair games with a stated house edge. Transparency about the maths is a trust signal; hiding it is a red flag.

4. Independence

Commissions never change a rating. Where a review and a commercial interest could conflict, the review wins. If we cannot verify a claim, we say so rather than repeat it.