Our Methodology

Our quiz matches you with casinos based on a multi-layer system. This page explains exactly how it works — no black boxes.

Layer 1: Trust Floor

Before any casino enters our quiz pool, it must pass a binary safety check we call the Trust Floor. This is not a score — it’s a gate. If a casino fails, it’s excluded entirely, regardless of how good its bonuses or game selection may be.

What we check

• Safety Index. We use Casino Guru’s Safety Index as our primary external signal. Casino Guru evaluates 7,000+ casinos using 20+ factors including T&C fairness, complaint resolution history, estimated revenue, and blacklist status. Our minimum threshold is 7.0/10. Casinos below this are excluded.
• License verification. Every casino in our pool holds a gambling license from a recognized jurisdiction (Curaçao Gaming Authority, Anjouan, or equivalent). We verify license numbers where publicly available.
• Complaint patterns. We review complaint data from Casino Guru’s Complaint Resolution Center and AskGamblers’ AGCCS. Casinos with a pattern of unresolved payment disputes, excessive black points, or “no reaction” policies are excluded.
• Operator group checks. We track which casinos share the same operator. If an operator group has a mixed track record, individual casinos within that group are evaluated separately but the relationship is noted.

What disqualifies a casino

• Safety Index below 7.0
• Proven history of systematic non-payment
• Fake, expired, or unverifiable license
• Presence on major blacklists (Casino Guru, Casinomeister, LCB Warning List)
• Predatory T&C patterns (e.g., confiscation of dormant balances, unreasonable win caps)

Layer 2: Preference Matching

Once a casino passes the Trust Floor, it enters the scoring engine. Your quiz answers determine which casinos score highest for your specific combination of preferences.

How scoring works

Each casino has 7 scoring axes rated 0–10:

1. Bonus Fit — Bonus generosity adjusted for wagering requirements. A big bonus with ×45 wager scores lower than a modest bonus with ×25 wager.
2. Withdrawal Fit — Payout speed across all methods. Instant crypto withdrawals score highest.
3. Reputation Fit — Operational track record: age, stability, complaint handling. This is separate from the Trust Floor safety check.
4. Game Variety Fit — Number and quality of game providers. 70+ tier-1 providers = top score.
5. Live Casino Score — Quality of live dealer section (Evolution, Pragmatic Live, table count).
6. Crash Games Score — Crash/originals depth (Spribe, Turbo Games, proprietary games).
7. VIP Score — VIP/loyalty program quality (multi-tier, rakeback, cashback).

Your Q1 answer selects the primary axis and applies a ×2.0 multiplier. Your other answers apply boosts, filters, and adjustments. The final score determines your ranking.

Newbie formula (Q1 = “I’m new”)

For new players, we use a different formula that prioritizes:

• Low minimum deposit (lower = better)
• Low or zero wagering requirements
• Higher safety score (extra weight)
• Good game variety (to explore)

This ensures newcomers aren’t recommended casinos with complex bonus terms or high deposit requirements.

Layer 3: Diversity

To avoid recommending three casinos from the same operator, we apply a diversity filter: maximum 1 casino per operator group in the top 3 results. This ensures you see genuinely different options, not three brands running on the same platform.

Operator groups in our pool

• Galaktika N.V. — Jet, Fresh, Sol, Drip, Legzo, Rox, Monro
• Globonet B.V. — Play Fortuna, Booi, Jozz
• Pomadorro — Joycasino, Casino-X
• 1xBet — 1xslots
• Independent — Bitstarz, Riobet, Gamdom, Fairspin, Stake, BC Game, Winz, Vavada, Vodka, Shuffle, Roobet, Ramenbet

Layer 4: Fit Bands

Each result is assigned a fit band based on its percentile position within the scored pool:

• Strong Fit — Top 20% of scores for your combination
• Good Fit — Top 50%
• Partial Fit — Below 50%

These bands help you understand how closely a casino matches your specific preferences, not just whether it’s “good” in general.

Data Sources

Where Casino Guru’s Safety Index and our owner assessment diverge, both values are noted and the reasoning is documented internally.

What We Don’t Do

1. We don’t accept payment for rankings. Casino positions are determined by the scoring algorithm, not by commercial deals.
2. We don’t manipulate results based on commission rates. There is no EPC (earnings per click) factor in the scoring formula.
3. We don’t include casinos that fail the Trust Floor, regardless of affiliate potential.
4. We don’t guarantee outcomes. Our tool helps you make an informed choice — it’s not financial advice.

Why a Casino May Be Excluded

If you’re looking for a specific casino and it’s not in our results, it may have been excluded for one of these reasons:

1. Safety Index below 7.0 — The casino’s public safety rating didn’t meet our threshold
2. Unresolved complaints — A pattern of unresolved payment disputes was detected
3. License issues — We couldn’t verify a valid, current gambling license
4. Predatory terms — The casino’s T&C contained exploitative clauses
5. Too new — Casinos with less than 1 year of operation and limited track record
6. Blacklisted — The casino appears on a recognized industry blacklist

We publish our excluded list with reasons in our internal documentation. If you believe a casino was excluded unfairly, contact us.

Updates

This methodology was last updated on April 22, 2026. We review and recalibrate our scoring weights after every 500 quiz completions and at minimum quarterly.

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