How We Rate Casinos

Our reviews for bettingsitescompared.co.uk follow a strict methodology tailored to UK players in 2026. Each casino is assessed across the eight areas below, listed in order of importance, before receiving a final 1–10 score.

1. Licensing & Regulation

We first check that a casino holds a valid licence from a recognised regulator. For UK players, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is the most important local GB licence. We also consider reputable international bodies such as the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) and Curaçao eGaming, but we flag any operator that relies solely on weaker jurisdictions. A missing or suspended licence is an automatic