Casino Reviews

Security & Licensing

We strive to protect you against online fraud and identity theft. We let our readers know whether a casino has a valid SSL certificate and a licence to operate issued by a trusted jurisdiction. The following jurisdictions licence UK casino operators:

In the UK, gaming magnate George Alfred James opened the first casino in 1961. Now everyone wanting to operate an online casino in the UK must get a licence from the UK Gambling Commission.

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA)grants a Class 1-4 licence. Malta, the first EU member state to regulate online gambling, is now one of the world’s largest and most respected iGaming jurisdictions with more than 500 licenses.

Alderney, A UK white-listed remote gambling jurisdiction, has been regulating online gambling for many years. The regulating body is the Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC). It was established in 2000 and issues the Alderney casino licence.

Gibraltar attracts major international licenses like Bwin. Party, Ladbrokes, and Betfair, and is, therefore, one of the most successful jurisdictions. Gambling at land-based and online casinos is legislated by the Gambling Act of 2011.

All the iGaming jurisdictions above are in Europe, but Curacao is also a significant jurisdiction that has been granting the Curacao casino licence since 1996. More than 200 iGaming companies operate from the Caribbean island’s jurisdiction, and online gambling is one of its largest industries.

Make sure the casino you want to play at is appropriately licensed. Information about the licence must be available on the casino page.

Slots variety: Live & Table Games

We do not tolerate casinos that haven’t gone the extra mile to ensure that players will be entertained for hours on end. The casinos we usually review feature at least 1000 titles on their desktop versions. Make sure the casino offers games by first-class game providers. The way you’re guaranteed the safest environment, the most fun, and the best rewards.

Customer support

Make sure the casino is always ready to talk to its customers and give them support. There should be several options to get in touch with the casino’s support staff. A 2-hour support option should be on the table.

Bonus terms

Make sure the casino has clearly stated terms and conditions that spell out exactly how their bonuses work and when and how they are paid. Casinos use bonuses to attract players. That would be no problem if there weren’t scam casinos with ludicrous wagering requirements attached to their bonuses. We do our very best to protect our readers against scammers.

Loyalty programmes

Loyalty programmes are designed to keep players coming back to a particular casino and become a regular customer. Casinos offer special bonuses and other incentives to keep players coming back for more.

Localisation

We make sure the casino matches the needs of its market, including whether it welcomes players from different countries and how easily it pays out to players in the countries to which it caters. So we will tell you if a casino is not friendly to players from the UK, for instance.

Casino site usability

The casino site should be easy to navigate, and it should not be difficult to find information on wagering requirements, bonus terms and conditions, and licensing. It should be easy for visitors to find the games they enjoy playing, wager money, and collect their winnings.

Mobile support & Casino apps

Usually, the mobile versions of online casinos feature fewer games than the desktop versions. We test the games themselves to ensure they won’t crash in the middle of a lucky winning streak.

Payment methods

We emphasise the importance of fast withdrawals, but the variety of payment methods is equally important. We go out of our way to inform players about hidden fees and some payment methods that don’t qualify you for a welcome bonus.

Responsible Gambling & Self-Exclusion Policy

We support responsible gambling and a self-exclusion policy. Gaming should be fun for your free time to test your luck. But it’s important to understand the risks and benefits of gaming. Too much gambling can lead to a serious problem called compulsive gambling disorder.

Compulsive Gambling disorder

The psychological issues leading to compulsive gambling disorder are different for every person. Although in some cases compulsive gambling is caused by greed, the reasons below are much  more common. If you think you’ve been gambling too much, read the text that follows to find out if one or more of the reasons mentioned apply to you and are causing problems in your life. You can do something about compulsive gambling.

• Financial problems
  If you’re finding it hard to make ends meet, the idea of betting and winning a lot of money might have crossed your mind. So you gamble the little bit of money you have to try to double or triple it to alleviate your financial problems. But you don’t win, so you come back the following day and try again. Suddenly you find yourself in the vicious cycle of losing and winning money but you never manage to make enough money.
• Escaping reality
  People with a lot on their plate might look for places to go to shake off their stress and depression. For compulsive gamblers, they are land-based or online casinos, where they can forget their problems for a while.
• Seeking thrills
  If you’re looking for an exciting activity, casino games could appeal to you. It’s thrilling to bet a large amount of money and keep your fingers crossed to not lose it. It’s fun if you can lose and recover but if you keep on and sustain losses without being able to stop, you have a problem.

What to do about it?

First off, make use of the available responsible gambling tools in these casinos. Set deposit limits to control your gaming urges and stay in charge. Use session timers and reality checks to monitor how long you’ve been playing and track your wins and losses.

And if you notice abnormalities, you can always activate the self-exclusion feature for some time and take a breather. In case you feel like gambling is really becoming a problem, then you can report yourself to problem gambling organizations like Gamblers Anonymous or your local gambling helplines. It’s your personal responsibility, so take charge early.

Contact one of the following sites:

1. http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/
2. https://www.gamcare.org.uk/
3. https://www.begambleaware.org/

Reviews & complaints by players

There’s no better source of information for prospective players than those who have already frequented a certain casino. It’s true that the number of happy players who leave feedback is much smaller than the number of dissatisfied ones who want to tarnish a casino’s reputation.

We don’t simply accept what anyone says about a specific casino. Our team thoroughly investigates each casino review, be it positive or negative before publishing it on our site where you can see it and respond as you see fit.

The Best-Rated Online Casinos

On our site, we list nearly 40 recommended top casinos for our readers to try out. They all meet the criteria mentioned in how we rate our casinos, above.

The first few on the list are rated 10/10, which is very rare and is a true indication of excellence.

We have checked these casinos thoroughly and have no hesitation in recommending them. Why not try out a few? Who knows, you might be lucky.

New Online Casinos

New online casinos spring up all the time and it’s hard for players with little knowledge or experience to know how to select one or more of them to play at. So we also list more than 100 new casinos on our site, with reviews telling our readers what to expect from them.

We rate them too. They are not as highly rated as the established ones above because those ratings have built up over time, but many are worth watching and trying out.

Casinos Reviewed as ‘scams’

Just like there are reliable casinos we’ve crowned as top picks, there are also rogue ones we’ve blacklisted. Most of them are pretty good at hiding their true intentions, but we have caught them in several verified disputes or scandals.

Of course, a single complaint doesn’t land a casino here. It’s common to see players vent on forums, but frustration alone doesn’t make a casino a scam. Usually, the player may have violated terms or misunderstood how things work. This is pretty normal.

However, every casino we’ve listed below has been involved in major, verified scandals. More importantly, we experienced it firsthand during our own testing and dug deeper to uncover even more evidence. That’s why we’re confident in calling them out below.

In Summary – What to Insist on at an Online Casino

Before you decide on an online casino, remember these basic pointers. That way you will play safely, you won’t be the victim of rogue operations ready to fleece you, and your money and your winnings will be safe.

• Is the casino properly licensed and regulated?
  This is really important because it means there are controls in place that will protect you.
• Does the casino offer good bonuses?
  Look at the bonuses carefully. They should be generous but not over the top, in which case they probably won’t be paid.
• Are there bonuses on sign-up, like a welcome bonus?
  A welcome bonus is a good indication of a casino’s intention to welcome you and give you the opportunity to win some money.
• Do they offer other incentives to regular players, like weekly, daily, or monthly promotional bonuses?
  You should be encouraged to stay and play at a casino. If you can see they want to retain your business, it’s a good sign.
• Can I play my favourite casino games and do they have a live casino option?
  It’s important to be able to play the games you enjoy. Make sure the casino has them before you sign up.
• Is the website attractive and can I find my way around it easily?
  An attractive website that’s easy to navigate is a big bonus. It means you’ll be able to find the games and play them easily.
• Are mobile casinos better?
  They’re great if you want to play while you’re commuting or have a break at the office but note that many of them offer fewer games online.

Have Fun and Good Luck!

Remember the whole object of the exercise is to have fun, maybe win some money and to play sensibly with money you can afford to wager.

Check our top-rated casinos for detailed and fair reviews that will guide you to the site you should really be considering as a player.

Good luck and enjoy your gaming!

Help Us Make Our Casino Reviews Better

We rely on feedback from readers of our site to help us evaluate casinos. Your input is really important to us and we would like you to share any experiences you might have, good or bad, with any of our listed casinos.

Please keep us informed, so that we can inform others. It’s really vital for prospective players at particular casinos to find out through player reviews what kind of experiences they have had. This can act as encouragement or help players avoid bad experiences.

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Please contact us if you would like us to review your casino brand. We will be fair and honest in our evaluation and a good review from us will significantly enhance your business. So stay sharp and offer your clients your very best. Let us know who you are and what you offer and whether you would like us to review your casino.

The Bottom Line

As the saying goes, “The devil is in the details”. To define a casino as legit, we take into account all above-mentioned factors, but we also pay attention to the fine print and warn you about hidden risks and untapped opportunities.

We do our best to examine all essential aspects of playing casino games online, but if there is a specific topic you would like us to cover, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us via the contact form.