Most review sites score structure — a hero box, a bonus table, an FAQ. We score evidence that can't be produced without an actual test. That means a measured payout percentage rather than the operator's claim, a withdrawal time in hours and minutes rather than the word “fast,” and a scoring model with weights we publish rather than hide.
Each criterion is scored from 0 to 10. We multiply each by its weight and sum them into a score out of 100; the star rating is that score divided by 20 (0.0–5.0). The weights live in our database, so if we ever retune the model every review recomputes at once — the number you see on a review, in a comparison table and in our sitemap is always the same number.
Sportsbook — scoring weights
| Criterion | Weight | What it measures |
|---|---|---|
| Odds & payout | 25% | Measured payout percentage across a fixed market basket, benchmarked against Pinnacle in the same 15-minute window. |
| Betting markets & depth | 20% | Breadth of sports covered and depth of markets on a top-tier football fixture, including player props, Asian handicaps and bet builder. |
| Payments & withdrawal speed | 20% | Method coverage, fees, and our own measured withdrawal duration from request to funds received. |
| Bonus & terms fairness | 15% | Judged on rollover, minimum odds and expiry — not on the headline figure. |
| Platform, live betting & streaming | 10% | Mobile stability, live betting centre, cash out and streaming coverage. |
| Trust, licensing & player protection | 10% | Licence tier, responsible-gambling tooling and complaint history. |
Casino — scoring weights
| Criterion | Weight | What it measures |
|---|---|---|
| Game library & providers | 25% | Number and quality of titles, provider mix, live dealer coverage. |
| Bonus & wagering fairness | 20% | Rollover, max bet during wagering, game weighting, expiry. |
| Payments & withdrawal speed | 20% | Method coverage, fees, measured withdrawal duration. |
| RTP transparency | 15% | Whether RTP is published per title and whether variable-RTP versions are disclosed. |
| Platform & mobile | 10% | Mobile performance, search, filtering, game load times. |
| Trust & licensing | 10% | Licence tier, RG tooling, complaint history. |
Poker — scoring weights
| Criterion | Weight | What it measures |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic & liquidity | 30% | Average and peak cash-game traffic, table spread across stakes, tournament field sizes. |
| Rake & rakeback / value | 25% | Rake structure, caps, and the realistic value of the loyalty programme. |
| Software & table experience | 15% | Client stability, multi-tabling, HUD policy, mobile client. |
| Payments & withdrawal speed | 15% | Method coverage, fees, measured withdrawal duration. |
| Bonus / first-deposit value | 10% | Realistic clearing rate of the first-deposit bonus, not the headline. |
| Trust & licensing | 5% | Licence tier, bot/collusion policy, segregated player funds. |
The evidence behind a score
Odds & payout
We record the odds for a fixed basket of markets within a single 15-minute window, compute the payout percentage (100 ÷ the sum of implied probabilities), and report the delta against Pinnacle measured in the same window. We store the raw odds, not just the average, and show how many markets were measured.
Withdrawal speed
We deposit, meet the wagering requirement, request a withdrawal and record the exact time from request to funds received — a withdrawal from an untouched deposit is not a real test. Fees, method and any mid-flow KYC delay are recorded separately.
Our own screenshots
Every screenshot is ours — no stock images, no operator press assets — and carries the date it was captured. The bonus terms we show are the ones that appear in the account, not the marketing page.
The rules we enforce
- • No criterion scores above 9.0 without at least one linked piece of evidence — a real odds measurement, withdrawal test or screenshot.
- • A review not tested for 180 days is flagged stale, and its rating shows a “last tested” warning until we re-check it.
- • Every review must state who the operator is not suitable for. No exceptions — it's the most honest signal we can give you.
- • We only list operators licensed where you can legally use them. Licensing is a gate, not a bonus.