How We Rate UK Live Casinos
5 min read • Updated February 2026
Our Principles
Online-Casinos.UK is an independent comparison site. We are not owned by or affiliated with any casino operator. Our revenue comes from affiliate commissions when users click through to casinos — but this does not influence our ratings or rankings. A casino cannot pay to be included, excluded, or ranked higher.
Every casino in our comparison has been reviewed through actual play testing, systematic data collection across 50+ data points, and independent verification of all claims. Our scores are recalculated when verified data changes.
Licensing & Regulatory Compliance (25%)
- UKGC license verification
- GamStop participation
- Affordability check implementation
- 2026 regulatory compliance
- KYC policy quality
Live Casino Quality (30%)
- Total live game count
- Provider diversity (Evolution, Pragmatic, Playtech)
- Game show availability
- Streaming quality
- Exclusive table access
Bonus Value (15%)
- Wagering requirement fairness
- Bonus amount vs industry average
- No-wagering offer availability
- Bonus expiry terms
- Live casino contribution %
Payment Speed & Options (15%)
- Average withdrawal speed (verified)
- Payment method breadth
- Minimum deposit
- Withdrawal limits
- Processing fees
Customer Support (10%)
- Support channel availability
- 24/7 access
- Phone support presence
- Response time testing
- Complaint resolution
Overall Experience (5%)
- Mobile app quality
- Desktop interface
- Account verification speed
- VIP programme value
- Innovation & differentiation
Our Verification Standard
Every UKGC license number we publish is manually verified against the public UKGC register. Payout speed claims are based on actual withdrawal testing across multiple accounts. Game counts are verified by direct inspection of each casino's live lobby. All data carries a "Last Verified" date and is reviewed at minimum every 60 days.