Fair games

Whether the games do what they say.

Key takeaways

  • Games are tested before release.
  • Live returns are monitored.
  • RTP is shown in each game.
  • Fair does not mean generous.

In shortGames at licensed UK casinos must be tested by an approved test house before release, and operators must monitor their live returns against the expected figure.

How fairness is checked

  • A test house checks the random number generator and the game maths.
  • The operator monitors the game's actual return.
  • The regulator can investigate and act.

What you can check

  1. Open a game's help or information screen.
  2. Find the RTP.
  3. Compare it with the developer's default for that game.
  4. A lower figure means a lower-return version, which is allowed but worth knowing.

Game by game

What fair does not mean

Every game has a house edge. A fair game takes it honestly, at the published rate.

At five casinos

CasinoEvidenceDetail
CoralRequired by licenceGames must be tested by an approved test house
LadbrokesRequired by licenceGames must be tested by an approved test house
PlayOJORequired by licenceGames must be tested by an approved test house
CasumoRequired by licenceGames must be tested by an approved test house
10betRequired by licenceGames must be tested by an approved test house

Keep reading: PlayOJO: trust report, Bonuses that are too good, Trusted casino apps UK and Casino verification explained.

Go further: Trusted dice games sites UK, Trusted bonus payment exclusions UK and Trusted slots sites UK.

More to read: Best payout slots UK and £1 deposit casinos UK.

Also: Best live casinos UK.

If the casino is not licensed

None of this applies. There is no regulator to complain to, no dispute service, no required testing of games, no obligation to keep your money separate and no GAMSTOP. Money sent to an unlicensed site should be regarded as spent. That is the reason every route through this site starts with the licence check.

Opening an account safely

Register through the casino's own site or a link you trust, using your legal name and current address. Verify your identity straight away. Set a deposit limit before the first deposit. Deposit the minimum by debit card, play a little, and make one small withdrawal: how it is handled tells you more than any review. Read the welcome offer's terms, or decline the offer, before you pay anything in.

How we score casinos

Each of the five casinos is scored out of ten in six categories: the welcome offer and its terms, games, live casino, payments, mobile, and trust and support. The overall score out of five combines them. Scores are desk-based: they draw on each casino's published terms, the public register and recent independent reviews, not on real-money accounts, and we say so wherever it matters. Commission from casinos does not change a score or an order, and the overall score is not a ranking of trustworthiness.

Licences were confirmed on the Gambling Commission register; regulatory actions were checked against Commission announcements on 8 October 2026; offer terms on 5 October 2026. Items labelled "reported" come from independent reviews, and items labelled "not checked" we have not confirmed. How we check. 18+. Free help: 0808 8020 133 or safer gambling.

Frequently asked questions

Are online casino games rigged?

Not at licensed casinos.

Who tests them?

Approved test houses.

Where is the RTP?

In the game's help screen.

Can a casino change it?

It chooses among tested versions.

What happens if a casino is not licensed?

None of the UK protections apply.

How do I open a casino account safely?

Verify at once, set a limit, deposit the minimum and test a withdrawal.

How do you rate casinos?

On six published categories, desk-based, with commission having no effect on scores.

18+ only. Please gamble responsibly.

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