Key takeaways
- Most review sites earn commission.
- Good ones say so and show evidence.
- Check the date.
- A perfect score is a warning.
In shortMost casino review sites, this one included, earn commission from the casinos they list. A trustworthy one says so, dates its pages and separates what it verified from what it was told.
Five tests
| Test | Good sign | Bad sign |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure | Commission stated plainly | None |
| Evidence | Sources and labels | Assertions |
| Dates | A check date on each page | None |
| Criticism | Weaknesses stated | Every casino is perfect |
| Licence | Operator and number given | 'Fully licensed' with no detail |
Apply them to us
We earn commission from the five casinos here. We have not opened real-money accounts. We label every fact by how it was established, and we publish each operator's regulatory record. Judge us on that: how we check.
What no review can know
How a casino will treat you. A small first withdrawal tells you more.
Keep reading: What 'trusted' means on this site, Glossary, Fair games and Casumo: trust report.
On scores
A score is an opinion. Ours cover games, offers and payments, are desk-based, and are not a measure of trust.
Go further: Trusted live casino bonuses UK, What is the Gambling Commission? and Trusted dice games sites UK.
More to read: Best payout slots UK and £1 deposit casinos UK.
Also: Eyecon casinos UK.
Telling a licensed site from an unlicensed one
A licensed casino names its operator and Gambling Commission account number in the footer, and both can be confirmed on the public register along with the website's address. It checks your identity before you play, refuses credit cards, limits slot stakes to £5 and bonus wagering to ten times, and takes part in GAMSTOP. An unlicensed site typically shows none of that, or shows a licence from another country that does not authorise it to take customers in Britain.
Choosing between licensed casinos
Once the licence is confirmed, choose on what you will actually use. For slots, look at the size of the library and the return-to-player settings. For tables, look at the live studios and the rules on each table. For offers, read the wagering, the deadline and the payment exclusions. For payments, check that your method is listed and how quickly verified customers are reported to be paid. Then make a small deposit and a small withdrawal before committing more.
What the licence requires
A Gambling Commission licence comes with conditions and codes of practice that every operator must follow: verifying customers before play, disclosing how customer funds are protected, offering only tested games, providing limits and self-exclusion, handling complaints within eight weeks and naming a dispute resolution service. Breaches can bring fines, added conditions, suspension or loss of the licence, and the outcomes are published.
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 casino review sites biased?
Most earn commission; good ones disclose it.
How do I spot a fake review?
No date, no evidence, no criticism.
Do you earn commission?
Yes.
Have you tested these casinos with money?
No.
How do I know if a casino is unlicensed?
It is not on the Gambling Commission's public register.
How do I choose an online casino?
Confirm the licence, then compare games, offer terms and payments.
What does a UK gambling licence require?
Customer verification, disclosed fund protection, tested games, safer gambling tools and a complaints route.