Editorial Guidelines

Last updated: 2026-06-10

How We Test Casinos

Every casino in our rankings has been through a fixed, documented testing protocol before it reaches this site. Each site is opened with a fresh account, funded with at least $200 in a supported cryptocurrency, played for a minimum of three hours across slot, live-dealer, and RNG table games, and then tested with a full withdrawal back to the source wallet. Withdrawal timestamps are logged with a stopwatch.

Our Ranking Factors (weighted)

• Payout reliability (40%) — did the withdrawal clear, how long did it take, were there any silent holds?
• License & dispute history (20%) — real regulator or shell-company license? Unresolved complaints on CasinoMeister, AskGamblers, Reddit?
• Game library depth from tier-1 studios (15%) — Pragmatic Play, Evolution, NetEnt, Hacksaw, Nolimit, etc.
• Bonus expected value (15%) — real wagering requirement math, not marketing claims.
• Customer support quality (10%) — we open tickets at 3 a.m. local time to see who's awake.

What Disqualifies a Casino

Any one of the following removes a casino from our rankings, regardless of affiliate rate:

• Holding funds beyond stated withdrawal window without explanation
• Changing bonus terms after deposit
• Unresolved complaints >30 days old on at least two public forums
• Operating without a verifiable license
• Predatory self-exclusion behavior (re-targeting with emails after opt-out)

How We Handle Affiliate Commission

We receive commission from most casinos we recommend. This is how we fund the testing. But the commission rate has no effect on rank — we publish a public blacklist of operators that offered enhanced commission in exchange for better placement. Our ranking rubric is updated monthly and published openly.

Updates & Corrections

Casino data is verified quarterly against each operator's live site. If you find a factual error, email [email protected] and we will correct within 48 hours.