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The methodology

We deposit, we play,
we cash out.

No casino earns a score from a press release. Every rating on this site comes from a real account, a real deposit and a real withdrawal — measured against the same five-part rubric. Here is exactly how it works.

The weighting

Five categories,
one composite score.

Each casino is scored 0–5 in five areas. The weights below produce the editor score you see on every card. Nothing about commissions touches this number.

25%

Games & software

We count the library, check provider quality (NetEnt, Pragmatic, Evolution and the rest), and confirm RTPs are published. Thin lobbies and hidden RTPs lose points.

25%

Bonuses & terms

Headline numbers mean nothing without the small print. We model real value after wagering, game weighting, max-bet rules and expiry windows.

20%

Banking & payouts

We deposit and withdraw on every method we list, timing each cashout and noting fees, limits and KYC friction. Crypto and instant rails score highest.

15%

Customer support

We message support at odd hours on live chat and email, scoring response time, accuracy and whether agents actually read the terms.

15%

Mobile experience

Tested on real iOS and Android devices — load times, layout, and whether the cashier and live games hold up on a phone.

The live test

Every casino runs this gauntlet

  1. 01

    Register & verify

    A real account, real ID, full KYC — exactly what you would do.

  2. 02

    Deposit & claim

    We fund the account and claim the headline bonus, terms and all.

  3. 03

    Play across the lobby

    Slots, tables and live games to gauge breadth and stability.

  4. 04

    Request a withdrawal

    The decisive test. We time it and document every hurdle.

  5. 05

    Score & publish

    Five weighted scores roll into one. The receipts go in the review.

The firewall

How we stay independent

House Edge is free to read because some links are commercial — when you sign up through them, we may earn a commission. That revenue keeps the lights on. It does not buy a higher score, a better rank, or a softer review. The editorial team that scores casinos has no visibility into commercial terms, and any operator that mistreats players is removed regardless of the relationship.

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