How we rate online casinos
The online gambling market is crowded, and players in Ireland and beyond deserve clear, trustworthy guidance. Our How We Rate page explains the rigorous, transparent methodology we apply to assess licensed casinos and deliver independent rankings. We commit to compliant practices and disclose how each rating is calculated so you can choose with confidence.
We keep our recommendations separate from advertising relationships. Our process emphasizes safety, fair play, clear terms, and real value, ensuring our reviews serve your best interests and align with regulatory standards for affiliate sites.
Our evaluation criteria
- Licensing and jurisdiction credibility
- Player protections and responsible gaming tooling
- Security measures and data privacy
- Game fairness and RNG certification
- Payment options, withdrawal speed, and transparency of fees
- Promotions and bonus terms, wagering requirements
- Customer support quality and accessibility
- Platform stability, mobile compatibility, and user experience
- Value for money and ongoing usability
Our review process
Our team conducts thorough desk reviews, independent testing, and ongoing monitoring. We verify licenses, audit disclosures, review privacy policies, and test customer support responsiveness. We also gather qualitative feedback from players and triangulate these insights with objective data to form a balanced assessment. All evaluations follow our published methodology to ensure consistency across brands.
Scoring and ranking
Ratings are derived from a transparent rubric that blends objective data with expert judgment to assign scores on a 0-100 scale. Each rating reflects licensing integrity, user safety, payout reliability, and the overall user experience. When terms change or new information emerges, we refresh scores and publish updates with the date of the latest revision.
Last updated: 2025-08-16
Transparency and disclosures
We operate with openness about our affiliate relationships. While we may earn advertising fees from brands we review, these fees do not influence our ratings or rankings. Our conclusions are based on data and analysis, not sponsorship. For details, review our Terms & Conditions and GRAI Compliance pages.
