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Last updated: April 2026
FairGambling rates every casino using a structured scoring system across 10 weighted categories. Each category is scored 0–10 based on objective, verifiable criteria. The total score (0–100) determines the casino's overall ranking.
This page explains exactly how each category is evaluated, what data we use, and how the final score is calculated. No casino can pay to influence their score — our editorial and ranking systems are completely independent from our Kickback affiliate program.
FairGambling.com provides independent casino reviews and trust rankings. Our goal is to give players accurate, unbiased information to make informed decisions about where to play.
We do not accept payments, sponsorships, or any form of compensation from casinos in exchange for favorable reviews or improved rankings.
Our Trust Rankings are based solely on objective criteria including licensing, security, payout speeds, user reviews, and historical data. No casino can pay to influence their position.
FairGambling operates a Kickback Program where users can voluntarily sign up to receive wagering rewards through affiliate partnerships with casinos.
This is our only affiliate activity. Participation in the Kickback Program has no effect on a casino's Trust Score or ranking position. These systems are entirely separate.
We may earn a commission when users sign up through our Kickback Program. This revenue supports our operations while allowing us to maintain editorial independence.
All user reviews are moderated for spam and abuse but are never altered or removed based on sentiment. Negative reviews remain visible as long as they comply with our community guidelines.
We do not accept payment from casinos to remove or modify user reviews.
Our analytics and statistics are derived from publicly available blockchain data, official casino APIs where available, and aggregated user reports. We do not fabricate or manipulate data.
Each casino is evaluated across 10 categories. Every category has a weight reflecting its importance, and contains subcategories with their own weights. Individual criteria are scored 0–10 based on specific rubrics.
The total score is the weighted sum of all category scores:Total = Σ (category_score × category_weight%)
Evaluates the casino's on-chain transparency — deposit volume ranking and verifiable hot wallet reserves tracked via blockchain data.
Casino's deposit volume ranking among all tracked casinos over the last 30 days.
Total verifiable hot wallet balance on-chain.
How evenly deposit volume is spread across users. Not weighted yet — queued for future scoring once we've finalized the methodology.
Measures how transparently a casino handles game fairness, provably fair verification, RTP disclosure, and the actual house edge on both casino games and sports betting.
Whether the casino uses cryptographic proofs to guarantee unbiased outcomes.
Players can independently verify bets using a verification tool. Not weighted yet — queued for future scoring.
Players can change their seed before wagering. Not weighted yet — queued for future scoring.
Players can set their own client seed used in game outcomes. Not weighted yet — queued for future scoring.
Casino provides a public link to verify game fairness and shows the implementation details.
Casino publicly discloses average RTP across games.
Slots run on the highest available RTP settings.
Mean return-to-player across all provably fair house games. Target: 99% = score 10. Score drops 3 points per 1% below target.
Average vigorish (margin) on sports bets. Target: 3% = score 10. Score drops 2 points per 1% above target.
Whether top house games (Dice, Mines, Plinko) offer 99%+ RTP.
Assesses deposit/withdrawal conditions — minimum amounts, fees, speed, limits, and whether hot wallets are publicly verifiable.
Variety of blockchain networks and tokens supported.
Lowest deposit amount accepted.
Lowest withdrawal amount allowed.
Whether additional fees are charged beyond blockchain gas.
Whether pending withdrawals can be cancelled (bad for player protection — lets players un-do winning withdrawals and re-wager losses).
Maximum daily withdrawal amounts.
How fast withdrawals are processed.
Casino hot wallet addresses are publicly verifiable on-chain.
Rates the casino's bonus system based on real-world testing with a $500 deposit and $25,000 wagered. Evaluates both rakeback returns and lossback protection.
Total rakeback percentage returned to players on wager.
Percentage of losses returned as lossback when in a losing position.
Evaluates responsiveness, availability, and quality of customer support.
Real-time chat support available on the platform.
Average time to first response from support.
Whether the first support interaction is handled by real humans or automated bots.
Checks licensing, geo-blocking, KYC practices, ID verification, and AML compliance.
License can be verified through the regulator's website.
Casino blocks access from restricted jurisdictions.
Level of identity verification required.
When ID documents are required.
Whether the casino enforces anti-money laundering wager requirements.
Quality of the licensing jurisdiction.
Measures player protection tools — access to wagering stats, self-exclusion options, and configurable gambling limits.
Players can view their own wagering and loss statistics.
Ability to temporarily or permanently block your own account.
Players can set deposit, loss, or wager limits.
Evaluates account security features — login 2FA, account change notifications, and withdrawal confirmation.
Two-factor authentication enabled by default on login.
Email or push alerts enabled by default for login attempts and account changes.
2FA confirmation required by default before processing withdrawals.
Rates game quality based on maximum payout potential and availability of major slot providers.
Maximum payout multipliers on house games.
Whether the top 5 slot providers are available (Pragmatic, Hacksaw, Push Gaming, Nolimit City, Play'n GO).
Aggregates external reputation signals — Trustpilot reviews, Casino Guru feedback, unresolved complaints, and BitcoinTalk scam accusations.
Average Trustpilot review score (0-5 scale).
Overall user feedback sentiment on Casino Guru.
Number of unresolved player complaints on Casino Guru.
Overall sentiment of reviews submitted on FairGambling. Currently not weighted — will be activated once we have enough verified reviews per casino.
Unresolved scam accusations on BitcoinTalk, normalized per $500k of 30-day deposit volume (so larger casinos aren't penalized by raw count alone).
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