Our Rating Method
The comparisons and ratings you’ll find on this site reflect our editorial team’s systematic assessment of online gambling operators. We evaluate each provider against objective criteria to help readers understand the operational differences between platforms—not to recommend any single option. This page explains what we check, how we verify information, and what remains outside our scope.
How We Assess Operators
We examine each operator across several dimensions: regulatory status (which authority oversees the provider and under what terms), payment processing infrastructure, customer support responsiveness, and the technical security measures they’ve implemented. We also review publicly available compliance records and complaint patterns to understand how each operator handles disputes and player issues.
When we analyze an operator, we cross-reference claims against regulatory registries and official documentation. For example, if an operator states they hold a specific license, we verify this independently rather than relying on their website alone. We do not, however, conduct our own financial audits or security penetration testing—we assess what’s verifiable through public channels and published third-party certifications.
The Sources We Trust
Regulatory bodies publish license registers that let us confirm whether an operator’s claims about their legal status match official records. We check these directly. Operators themselves publish terms of service, game rules, and responsible gambling policies, which we review for completeness and clarity. Technical security certificates (like HTTPS encryption) are verifiable through standard browser tools. We also monitor public complaint platforms and player forums to gauge how operators respond to issues.
We do not verify ownership structures, corporate address details, or the beneficial owners behind operators—these require specialized corporate research that falls outside our editorial capacity. Similarly, svedish regulators publish their information; we note what’s available but do not independently confirm the legal entity details that only the regulator can authenticate.
Keeping Ratings Current
Operator circumstances change. A platform might lose its license, add new payment methods, or experience significant regulatory action. We conduct full re-evaluations of our listed operators at least twice yearly and investigate when we become aware of material changes. If you notice information that appears outdated, you can report it through the feedback form on this site.
What We Don’t Assess
- Profitability or financial stability beyond what’s public record
- Return-to-player (RTP) percentages or game mathematics—these are certified by independent labs, not us
- The owner’s identity or corporate structure
- Whether a specific platform is “best” or “worth your time”—we provide facts, not recommendations
Resources for Responsible Gambling
If you’re in Finland and have concerns about gambling, organizations like Peluuri offer free support and information. In Finland, gambling regulation is evolving; operators must comply with current rules and will follow new licensing requirements from the Supervisory Agency when the new system launches in 2027.