9.0–10.0
Exceptional
Best-in-class. Vanishingly rare.
How We Score Casinos
Every casino we review is graded 0–10 on eight equally-weighted parameters by the editorial team. The overall score is a simple average — no curves, no marketing-team adjustments, no payments-for-points.
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Parameters scored
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Step process
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Re-verification cadence
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Paid-for points
What our numbers mean
The score-band scale
We don't grade on a curve. A 6 is genuinely good. An 8 is rare. A 9 is exceptional. Most casinos that pass our editorial bar at all end up between 6.0 and 7.5.
8.0–8.9
Excellent
A top-tier operator.
7.0–7.9
Very Good
Strongly recommended.
6.0–6.9
Good
Most casinos that pass our bar end up here.
5.0–5.9
Average
Workable, but you can do better.
4.0–4.9
Below Avg.
Notable problems. Look elsewhere.
0–3.9
Poor
Avoid.
The rubric
The eight parameters
Each parameter is graded 0–10 by a reviewer using consistent, real-world tests. The overall score is the simple average — eight equal weights, no fudge factors.
Game Selection
Weight 12.5%
Total titles, provider diversity, depth of niche categories (live, crash, megaways). Heavy weighting against operators with sub-500 games or single-provider lobbies.
Bonuses & Promotions
Weight 12.5%
Welcome offer value after wagering, ongoing reload programmes, loyalty/VIP transparency. Headline numbers without fair T&Cs score low.
Payment Methods & Speed
Weight 12.5%
Deposit / withdrawal options, fees, processing times, KYC friction. Tested with real deposits where possible.
Mobile Experience
Weight 12.5%
Responsive layout, native apps, touch ergonomics, lobby speed on cellular connections.
Customer Support
Weight 12.5%
Channels offered (live chat / email / phone), hours, language coverage, response quality. We probe with real questions.
Trust & Licensing
Weight 12.5%
Jurisdiction, regulator strength, dispute history, independent audit certifications. UKGC / MGA / Spelinspektionen rate higher than Curaçao.
UI / Design
Weight 12.5%
Clarity of navigation, search, filters, accessibility, loading performance.
Wagering & Terms Fairness
Weight 12.5%
Wagering multipliers, max-bet rules, game weighting, expiry windows, sticky-vs-cashable mechanics.
Equally weighted means a brilliant lobby can't paper over slow withdrawals, and a great licence can't rescue a thin game library.
Our process
How a review actually happens
We don't read marketing pages and call it a day. Every score on this site is backed by hands-on testing — usually with real money.
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Register
We register and verify a real account on every casino we review (where jurisdictionally possible).
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Deposit
We deposit a small real-money amount and play across multiple categories.
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Cash out
We attempt a withdrawal to measure end-to-end cashout time and KYC friction.
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Probe support
We probe support channels with realistic questions, in English and (where relevant) Swedish.
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Re-verify
We re-verify scores at least every six months. Reviews carry both a publish date and a last-updated date.
Transparency
Paid placement vs. editorial verdict
Position is for sale. Opinion is not.
What an operator can buy
- A position on the toplist (subject to clearing the editorial minimum).
- A visible PAID label on every appearance — toplist, archive, review header.
- Nothing else. Not the score. Not the verdict. Not the pros & cons.
What stays independent
- The 0–10 score on each parameter, set against this rubric.
- The written verdict, pros & cons, and any criticism.
- The minimum bar: ≥5.0 overall, valid licence, no withholding-winnings record.
Paid placements are labelled PAID next to the rank number, in the badge row, and at the top of the casino's review page. If a paying operator's score drops below 5.0 on re-verification, the placement comes down — paid or not. Read the full disclosure →
Affiliate commissions and paid placements do not influence the score on the eight parameters above. Reviews are scored before any commercial conversation, and we re-score on the same rubric at re-verification.
What's next
Ready to see the rubric in action?
Browse the casinos that earned a 7.5+, or read a full review to see how each parameter is scored, line by line.
Methodology v1 — May 2026. We will version this document as our process matures.