How we review casinos

Independent desk reviews, fixed comparison criteria, and transparent affiliate disclosure. no pay-for-placement rankings.

Last updated: 23 June 2026

DuelDeck is an independent affiliate publisher. We compare online casino brands for players in Western Europe, the Americas, and Oceania using the same twelve criteria on every profile. Offshore licences are not the same as UKGC, MGA, ADM, or GGL onshore regulation. always check what applies where you live.

Who we are

DuelDeck is an independent affiliate information site. We are not a casino operator. we do not hold player funds, run games, or process withdrawals. Our job is to help you compare brands before you visit an operator's official site.

We publish brand profiles, head-to-head comparisons, and editorial guides. When you click Visit official site (18+), you leave our site and go to the operator. We may earn a commission if you register or deposit through our links. That commercial relationship is disclosed on every money page and does not buy rankings.

How desk reviews work

Every brand page starts as a desk review: information compiled from public sources, not from hidden testing accounts. Our process:

  1. Read official terms. welcome bonus rules, wagering, payment pages, and responsible gambling tools on the operator site.
  2. Check the footer. legal operator name, licence jurisdiction, and licence number where shown.
  3. Cross-check. secondary sources (regulator registers, established review sites) only to spot conflicts; we do not copy their scores as our own.
  4. Date the review. each profile shows a Last verified date so you know how fresh the summary is.

We do not claim deposit tests, withdrawal tests, or live chat checks we have not performed. If a field cannot be confirmed from accessible sources, we label it Not verified and tell you to confirm on the official site.

We do not publish star ratings or single-number "safety scores" without a fully transparent scoring model. Instead we use pros, cons, limits, and side-by-side comparison tables.

Our twelve comparison criteria

These are the same twelve rows we use on brand profiles and compare pages. written in plain English for players.

01 Casino background

What type of site it is (slots, sports, live dealer) and when the brand launched where we can verify it. Our review date is separate from any founding year.

See on Jamslots profile →

02 Operator company

The legal company behind the casino. We show what we find in the footer and ask you to confirm the name on the live site before depositing.

See on Wonaco profile →

03 Gambling licence

Which regulator issued the licence and the reference number when cited. Anjouan and Curaçao tiers are not equivalent to UKGC, MGA, or ADM.

See on AmunRa profile →

04 Where you can play

Countries where sign-up is accepted, restricted, or unclear. Always confirm your location is allowed before you register.

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05 Welcome bonus

Headline offer in plain language, with a reminder that amounts and eligibility vary by country. T&Cs apply on every operator site.

See in Jamslots vs Wonaco →

06 Wagering rules

Playthrough on bonus-only vs deposit+bonus, maximum bet while wagering, and expiry windows. Large headline bonuses often mean heavier requirements.

See in compare matrix →

07 Payment methods

Cards, e-wallets, bank transfer, and crypto where listed. plus notes if certain methods are excluded from bonus offers.

See on Ybets profile →

08 Withdrawals

Stated payout speed, limits, and fees only when sourced from operator pages. Otherwise marked Not verified. we do not invent timelines.

See on Bankonbet profile →

09 Mobile experience

How the casino works on phone and tablet: dedicated app vs mobile browser, game load, and whether key account tasks work on small screens.

See on 5Gringos profile →

10 Player fit by region

Which markets the site targets. language, currency, and local payment rails. so you can judge fit for your country.

See on Ginja profile →

11 Pros, cons & limits

Honest strengths, weaknesses, and hard limits on every profile. No brand page ships without this block.

See on CrownGreen profile →

12 Review status

Whether the page is a desk review from public documents or includes documented hands-on testing. Status is visible on every brand page.

See on Jamslots profile →

What we verify vs what you must check

We verify on our sideLicence and operator fields against official T&Cs and footers when accessible; bonus headline and wagering from published terms; payment and withdrawal notes when listed; pros/cons from documented sources; Last verified date on each review.
You must check on the official siteThat you are in an allowed country; current bonus amount and eligibility for your location; live wagering rules before you opt in; KYC documents and withdrawal limits; that the footer operator and licence match what you expect; responsible gambling tools and self-exclusion options.

If our summary and the operator site disagree, the operator always wins. Bonuses and rules change frequently.

Affiliate transparency

Some Play now and Visit official site buttons use partner (affiliate) links. We never publish the raw tracking address in page copy — links are embedded in buttons only. We disclose the relationship on every money page and in the footer.

Responsible gambling

Gambling carries risk. Only bet what you can afford to lose. 18+ where applicable. If gambling stops being fun, seek help:

Operators should offer deposit limits, cool-off, and self-exclusion in account settings. check those tools on the official site before you play.

Markets we cover

In scope: Germany, Italy, United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Brazil, France, Spain, and selected Tier-2 markets including New Zealand, Ireland, Argentina, Netherlands, Poland, Mexico, and Finland.

Excluded from our editorial coverage: CIS and post-Soviet territories and most of Asia. We do not publish dedicated pages or market chips for those regions. Exclusion reflects our editorial scope, not an endorsement of playing anywhere.

Limitations and corrections

Bonus offers change weekly. Licence and operator ownership can change after rebrands. Conflicting databases are common for offshore brands. we flag conflicts and ask you to verify live footers. Report factual errors via the contact email in our Privacy Policy.

Sample reviews and comparisons

See how the twelve criteria appear on real pages:

Head-to-head comparisons: Jamslots vs Wonaco · All comparisons · Full review catalog

FAQ

Do casinos pay for higher rankings?

No. Criteria are fixed and published here. Affiliate commissions do not buy matrix row wins or highlighted columns.

Why no star rating?

Single-number scores without a transparent model mislead players. We use pros, cons, limits, and twelve-row comparison tables instead.

Are you a gambling operator?

No. we are an independent affiliate publisher. We do not hold player funds or offer games directly.

How often do you update reviews?

Each desk review carries a Last verified date. We refresh profiles when terms, licences, or major operator changes are reported. and after editorial spot-checks.

Do you use affiliate links?

Yes. Play now and Visit official site buttons may use partner links and we may earn a commission. Rankings are not sold. The relationship is disclosed on money pages and in the footer affiliate disclosure block.

Can I trust bonus numbers on your site?

They are summaries for comparison only. Always read the operator's current terms for your country before you opt in.

DuelDeck is an independent affiliate website. We may receive compensation if you register or deposit through our links. Our comparison criteria are published and not for sale. Always read the operator's terms and gamble responsibly.