Every guide, review, and comparison on CasinoLuck is built on verifiable information. This page explains how we check the facts that go into our content, how we handle corrections when we get something wrong, and the sources we treat as authoritative across our coverage.
Our fact-checking policy sits alongside our editorial guidelines and review methodology, and together they set the standard every piece of CasinoLuck content is held to before it goes live.
Why Fact-Checking Matters
Online casino coverage is full of claims that can’t be taken at face value. Operators change bonus terms, licences get suspended, RTP figures move between game versions, and payment processing times vary across markets. A review written on yesterday’s assumptions can mislead a reader making today’s decision. The purpose of our fact-checking policy is to make sure what we publish reflects reality at the time of publication – and to make sure we catch the drift when reality changes.
What We Check Before Publication
Every piece of content on CasinoLuck goes through a structured review before it goes live. The scope of the check varies by content type, but the core areas are consistent.
Licensing and Regulatory Details
Every reference to an operator’s licence is verified against the public register of the relevant regulator – the UK Gambling Commission, iGaming Ontario, the Malta Gaming Authority, and others covered in our regulations guide. Licence numbers have to resolve to an active entry on the regulator’s register before they appear in a CasinoLuck review. Expired, suspended, or revoked licences are flagged and the review is updated to reflect the operator’s current status.
Bonus Terms and Promotional Offers
Every bonus claim is checked against the operator’s own terms and conditions page, not a landing page or marketing banner. We confirm wagering requirements, game weightings, maximum bet caps, withdrawal limits, and eligibility restrictions before they appear in any guide. If the bonus terms on the operator’s site contradict what’s shown in the promotional copy, we go with what’s in the terms.
House Edge and RTP Figures
House edge and RTP figures are checked against three sources wherever possible: the studio’s published paytable document, the operator’s in-game info panel, and the test lab certificate on the lab’s public register. When those sources disagree – which happens more often than most players realise because of multi-tier RTP builds – we document the discrepancy and report the figure the player will actually see in the lobby.
Payment Methods and Processing Times
Payment details are verified against the operator’s cashier page at the time of review, and processing times are tested via a real withdrawal where practical. Minimum and maximum limits, supported currencies, and any fees are cross-checked against the operator’s terms of service.
Responsible Gambling Tools
Every responsible gambling claim is verified against the operator’s account settings and help documentation. A site claiming to offer deposit limits, self-exclusion, or cooling-off periods is checked to confirm the tools actually exist in the account area and function as described.
Our Sources
CasinoLuck treats some sources as authoritative and others as starting points that need confirmation.
Primary Sources
- Regulator public registers – UKGC, iGO, MGA, GRAI, and their equivalents in other markets
- Test lab certification databases – eCOGRA, GLI, iTechLabs, BMM Testlabs
- Operator terms and conditions – the official legal text, not marketing copy
- Studio documentation – paytables and maths models published by game developers
- Government gambling legislation – primary statutes from the jurisdictions we cover
Secondary Sources
- Operator help centres and cashier pages
- Published payout reports from licensed operators
- Industry press with established editorial standards
- Court filings and regulator enforcement actions
Sources We Don’t Rely On
- Operator marketing pages without corroboration from the terms and conditions
- Forum claims and social media posts without primary-source backing
- Other affiliate sites without independent verification
- AI-generated content as a source of primary research
How We Handle Conflicting Information
When sources disagree, we default to the source closest to the player’s actual experience. The in-game info panel beats a landing page. The terms and conditions beat a promotional banner. The regulator register beats a footer badge. Where a conflict can’t be resolved, we note both figures and flag the discrepancy in the review so readers can decide for themselves.
Corrections and Updates
Our Corrections Policy
When we find an error in published content, we fix it. Material corrections – anything that changes the substance of a review, a figure, or a recommendation – are made promptly and noted with a revision date on the page. Typos and minor wording fixes are made silently. We don’t quietly rewrite reviews to change the conclusion; if a CasinoLuck review has moved materially in one direction or the other, the page says so.
How to Report an Error
Readers, operators, and regulators can all report errors through our contact page. We look into every credible report, verify it against the relevant primary source, and update the content if the report is confirmed. Operators asking for a correction are held to the same evidentiary standard as any other reporter – marketing claims on their own aren’t enough to change a review, but a link to the regulator register or an updated terms page is.
Regular Review Cycles
Even when nothing appears to have changed, our content is revisited on a regular schedule. Casino reviews are checked at least annually, and flagship guides covering regulation, responsible gambling, RTP, and house edge are reviewed more frequently because the information they rely on changes more often.
Independence From Commercial Influence
Commercial relationships have no impact on the fact-checking process. An operator with a partnership is checked against the same sources, held to the same standards, and gets the same treatment as an operator with no commercial relationship at all. A finding that’s negative for an operator stays in the review regardless of the commercial position.
Accountability
Our fact-checking policy only means something if readers can hold us to it. If you find a claim in a CasinoLuck guide that doesn’t stand up to scrutiny, we want to hear about it – and we will fix it. The contact page is the best route for corrections, tips, and queries about specific claims. We read every report and act on the ones that hold up against the primary sources.
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Quick reference
| Topic | Summary |
|---|---|
| Rating method | Seven-Layer Casino / Six-Criterion Sport |
| Review pattern | Pattern A (funded) or Pattern B (honest no-funded) |
| Fact-checker | Ernest Bowes , every page |
| Last review | June 2026 |
