How Do You Review the Top Casino Sites?
Last Updated on by James King
Here at CasinoSites.org, we pride ourselves on providing players with the top casino sites that we have found through our extensive review process. Our team of experts search the web to find all of the very best online casinos and if it does not meet our standards, we will never recommend them to our readers! Over the years, we have created a review process that weeds out all of the online casinos that do not meet our team’s high expectations. Below, you can find out more about how we review casino sites and what exactly we are looking for in our checklist.
1. Security
The first step in our process when looking at top casino sites to recommend is whether or not it is safe, secure and fair. These are players’ most important aspects when considering what online casino to join. All of the casinos here at CasinoSites.org are licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission. This is a necessity for players’ security and we find this information via the site’s homepage. However, there are some other authorities with a high reputation around the world such as the Malta Gaming Authority and the Alderney Gambling Control Commission.
Alongside the appropriate license, we also ensure that the casino offers SSL encryption technology to protect players’ transactions and sensitive information online. This can be seen from the lock symbol next to the site’s URL.
We know that players will be looking for reassurance that the casino they are joining is fair. That’s why all our recommended casinos use independent, third party testing bodies to check the randomness of the games on offer. This gives players peace of mind as they play that the games at the casino are not rigged.
2. Customer Service
While every player hopes they will not experience any problems when gambling online, it is important to have customer service available should you need to get in touch. When reviewing casinos, we always take a look at the customer support methods available and the more they offer, the higher the ranking they will receive. Specifically, we look for live chat as well as telephone customer support and an email address.
We also provide information in our reviews as to the opening times of the customer service and extra points are awarded for those that offer it to their players 24/7.
3. Bonuses
We know that while customer service and security are important, players’ key factors are whether the casino offers an attractive welcome bonus. We always try to look for online casinos that offer high-quality bonuses for new players. What’s more, we also look at the range of ongoing bonuses and promotions to see how the casino treats its returning players. When considering the best welcome bonuses such as match bonuses, free spins and no deposit bonuses, we will always look at the terms and conditions too. Sometimes, players can miss information in the T&Cs that turns what appears to be a great welcome bonus into one that may have impossibly high wagering requirements or small win limits. All of this detailed information is carefully considered in our reviews before recommending a casino.
4. Range of Games
In our casino reviews, you will find all the information about the range of games on offer. We detail the rough number of games in the casino’s library and the types of games on offer. This can include slots, jackpot slots, live casino games, table games, card games, poker, video poker, scratchcards, Slingo, bingo and more. Our team will also look at the range of software developers on offer as players will want to know that they are playing popular, high-quality games from many of the world’s top software providers.
5. Mobile-Friendly
While a casino needs to have a good range of games, mobile-friendliness has to be considered. Nowadays, having a mobile-friendly casino is a must for most players. This allows them to enjoy the same quality on a desktop PC. Our team checks the casino has a mobile-optimised website and software providers offer HTML5-designed slot games that work perfectly on mobile and tablet devices.
In our reviews, you can also find information on whether the casino offers a downloadable mobile app for iOS and Android devices.
6. Payment Methods
All the information you need to know about a casino’s payment methods can be found right here in our reviews. Our team will inform you of all the payment methods that are available at a casino. Casinos that offer a wide range of popular payment methods such as debit card, e-wallets, e-vouchers and pay by phone will receive extra points.
Not only that, you will find information on the deposit and withdrawal limits, withdrawal processing times and any fees involved with transactions. Ideally, the top-recommended casinos will have no fees, short withdrawal processing times of less than 24 hours and withdrawal limits that do not hinder your experience playing at the casino.
Alan Potter is a man who loves football, and has been following the sport for as long as he can remember. He spent five years at Winnersports.co.uk before joining CasinoSites.org in 2021 to cover sports there exclusively. Alan’s family consists of two girls and one boy whom he adores dearly, even though they’re always getting into trouble!