CasinoFeed publishes editorial content for educational and informational purposes. Every published piece passes through a four-stage editorial review before it goes live. This page documents our review methodology so readers can evaluate our work transparently.
The Four-Stage Editorial Process
Stage 1: Research
The lead editor on each topic gathers source material from operator websites, regulator publications, audited testing labs (eCOGRA, iTech Labs, GLI), and industry reporting. Primary sources are preferred over secondary citations.
Stage 2: Operator Testing (for casino reviews)
For any casino review, our team:
- Registers a real account with valid personal information
- Deposits a minimum of $50 USD equivalent via the most-common local payment method
- Plays at least 3 game categories (slot, table game, live dealer)
- Contacts customer support with at least one substantive question
- Withdraws funds and records the exact time from request to receipt
This data is published in every casino review.
Stage 3: Cross-Editor Review
Every article is reviewed by a second editor before publication. The reviewer checks factual claims, math accuracy, citation completeness, and compliance with our affiliate disclosure rules.
Stage 4: Quarterly Refresh
Operator reviews are re-tested every 90 days. Bonus terms, withdrawal speed, and license status can change quickly in this industry. Articles older than 90 days carry a “verified” date and may be marked outdated if not refreshed.
Scoring Methodology
Casino review scores are calculated from seven weighted criteria:
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Withdrawal speed and reliability | 25% |
| Licensing and regulation | 15% |
| Bonus terms quality | 15% |
| Game library audit | 15% |
| Customer support quality | 15% |
| Local payment methods | 10% |
| Community reputation | 5% |
Affiliate Disclosure
CasinoFeed earns commissions from some operators when readers register through our links. This is the standard affiliate model used across the online gambling review industry. Important: our review scores are not influenced by commission rates. Operators that pay higher commissions do not receive higher scores. Our scoring is publicly documented and auditable.
Corrections Policy
If we publish an error, we correct it promptly and note the correction at the bottom of the affected article with the date and nature of the change. Email corrections to editor@casinofeed.info.
Sources We Use
- Regulator publications (MGA, UKGC, Curacao eGaming, PAGCOR, Spelinspektionen)
- Audited testing lab reports (eCOGRA, iTech Labs, GLI, BMM Testlabs)
- Operator T&C documents
- First-party testing data from our own account testing
- Forum monitoring (Casinomeister, Reddit r/onlinegambling, country-specific player communities)
What We Do Not Publish
- Promotional content for unlicensed operators
- Strategy claims that contradict mathematical reality (no “guaranteed wins”)
- Content that minimizes the risks of problem gambling
- Content targeted at minors