Reader guide
How we compare casinos
Comparing online casinos sounds simple until you try to do it properly. Welcome offers look similar on the surface, payment lists repeat the same logos and most lobbies show roughly the same big slot titles. The differences sit a level below that — in the terms, the cashier and the account menu. That’s where we spend our time.
The basics we always check
- UK Gambling Commission licence number, visible on the operator’s footer.
- Welcome offer wagering, minimum odds or game contribution, time limit and any maximum win cap.
- UK debit card acceptance and which e-wallets the cashier supports.
- Stated withdrawal processing time and any verification expectations.
- Where deposit, loss and session limits sit inside the account menu.
- How the brand handles self-exclusion and links to GAMSTOP.
What the comparison card shows
- Editorial score. A 1–10 internal comparison signal, not an official rating.
- Badges. Quick markers — for example a UK licence flag, a payment highlight or a notable product area.
- Editor note. A short paragraph from the reviewer covering one or two things worth knowing before you sign up.
- Buttons. A primary link that opens the operator and a secondary link to check the operator’s own terms.
What the card deliberately doesn’t do
We don’t list dozens of bonuses in the card, we don’t rank brands as “number one” or “the best”, and we don’t use urgency wording. If the small print matters, it’s on the operator’s site — and that’s where you should read it.
How to use this site
Treat the comparison as a starting point. Open one or two brands that look interesting, read their welcome offer page in full, check their payment and withdrawal terms, and only then decide whether to register. And as with anything to do with gambling — only with money you can comfortably afford to lose.