How We Rate Casinos

At bettingsiteshub.co.uk, our 2026 casino reviews follow a strict, GB-focused methodology. We score every operator against the criteria below, listed in order of importance.

1. Licensing & Regulation

We first verify that a casino holds a valid licence from a reputable authority. For players in Great Britain, a UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) licence is essential as the local GB regulatory standard. We also examine other licences such as MGA and Curaçao for international operators, and check for regulatory actions, fines or unresolved disputes.

2. Game Selection & Software Providers

We assess the size and quality of the game library, including slots, live casino, and table games. We look at the software providers behind the games, such as NetEnt, Evolution, Playtech, Pragmatic Play and others, to ensure fair, certified and varied titles that load reliably.

3. Bonus Terms & Wagering Requirements

Bonuses are only as good as their terms and conditions. We examine rollover requirements, game contribution percentages, maximum cashout limits, time limits, minimum deposits and restricted payment methods to identify genuinely fair offers.

4. Payment Methods & Withdrawal Speed

We test deposit and withdrawal options including crypto, e-wallets, and bank transfers. Our rating reflects processing times, fees, limits, KYC verification speed and overall withdrawal reliability.

5. Customer Support

We contact support teams via 24/7 live chat and email to measure responsiveness, helpfulness and knowledge. Slow, scripted or evasive support lowers the casino's rating.

6. Mobile Experience

We review how the casino performs on iOS and Android devices. This includes responsive design, dedicated apps, page loading speed, navigation and the availability of games and account features on mobile.

7. Responsible Gaming Tools

We check for deposit limits, self-exclusion, cooling-off periods, reality checks and links to support organisations such as GamStop and GamCare. A casino without robust safer gambling tools cannot score highly.

8. Our Rating Scale

We score each casino from 1 to 10, where 10 is outstanding and 1 is unsafe or unusable. The final score is weighted by the criteria above, with licensing, game selection, bonus fairness, payments, support, mobile experience and responsible gambling tools all contributing to the final rating.