Online Casino Reviews & Methodology

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Last Updated: 31 October, 2024

At Sporting Post, our goal is to provide objective, unbiased reviews that inform you of the pros and cons of each online casino, instead of just offering personal opinions.

To keep things clear, concise, and easy to understand, we use the same scale to evaluate every online casino.

Here’s how our review process works.

Review criteria

For each review, we use eight key criteria to assess online casinos.

This structured approach helps you clearly understand the strengths and weaknesses of each casino and makes comparing reviews much easier.

Our review criteria include:

Safety: We evaluate each casino's security standards, licensing, and operational history to ensure your funds and data are well-protected. We highlight any unique safety features implemented to keep users secure.
Deposits and Withdrawals: We examine available payment methods, processing times, and any associated fees to ensure depositing and withdrawing funds is smooth and straightforward.
Onboarding: Our team tests the sign-up process, gauging ease of registration and clarity of requirements so that new players can start seamlessly.
Website: We evaluate the design, functionality, and user experience of the casino’s website, highlighting notable features, customization options, and potential drawbacks.
Mobile App: The mobile experience is essential, so we review each casino’s app functionality, layout, unique features, and ease of everyday use to give you a complete view of on-the-go gaming.
Games: We explore the variety and quality of games offered, covering slots, table games, and other popular options. We also compare game libraries to help you find casinos with your preferred games.
Welcome Bonus: The welcome bonus is a critical factor, so we detail any sign-up offers, wagering requirements, and other relevant bonus details, comparing each casino’s bonus with its competitors.
Customer Service: Lastly, we assess customer service quality, testing features like live chat, response times, and support availability to ensure help is available when needed.

Scoring breakdown

To make scoring straightforward, we assign points for each criterion, converting them into a star rating:

Points	Star Rating
9.1-10	5 stars
8.1-9	4.5 stars
7.1-8	4 stars
6.1-7	3.5 stars
5.1-6	3 stars
4.1-5	2.5 stars
3.1-4	2 stars
2.1-3	1.5 stars
1.1-2	1 star
0-1	0.5 stars

Using these points, we calculate an overall rating to help you determine if a casino suits your needs.

Overall rating

We calculate an overall score by averaging the scores from each criterion, converting it into a star rating for easy comparison:

Percentage	Star Rating
91-100	5 stars
81-90	4.5 stars
71-80	4 stars
61-70	3.5 stars
51-60	3 stars
41-50	2.5 stars
31-40	2 stars
21-30	1.5 stars
11-20	1 star
0-10	0.5 stars

Why you can trust our reviews

Our reviews are:

Objective: We apply consistent criteria to every online casino to ensure fair comparisons.
Simple: Our reviews are jargon-free and easy to read, helping you quickly understand each casino.
Thorough: We cover every feature, leaving no detail unexplored, so you get a complete view of each casino’s offering.

Our full list of casino reviews

Contributors

Josh Miller

Author

Josh Miller, Sporting Post’s Sports & Casino Editor, brings over five years of experience in feature writing, blogging, and SEO. With a strong background in football coverage and sports betting, his work has been featured in VAVEL. Josh also writes extensively about online casinos, providing expert insights into games, bonuses, and gambling trends. His engaging and informative content makes him a reliable resource for Sporting Post readers.