How We Rate Casinos
The numbers behind our rankings. Our Methodology page lists the checks we run - licensing, payments, support, bonus fairness, games and re-verification. This page shows how those checks turn into a 1-10 score, what each criterion is worth, and how we make money.
The five criteria and their weights
Every casino is scored 1-10 on each criterion below, then the weighted average becomes its rating (weighted sum divided by 10). The weights add up to 100%. Scores are set by our editorial team from public data - license registers, the operator's own terms, and public player reports - not from playing with real money.
| Criterion | Weight | What we look at |
|---|---|---|
| License and regulation | 25% | Active license from a recognized regulator, verified in the public register where one exists. Clear, consistent license details score higher; conflicting or missing details score lower. |
| Payout speed | 20% | Stated withdrawal timeframes checked against the operator's license standing and public player reports. |
| Bonus terms (wagering) | 20% | Wagering multiplier, max bet while wagering, game weighting, expiry, withdrawal caps. Cash rewards with no wagering score higher. |
| Crypto support | 15% | Number of supported cryptocurrencies, coin-level deposit minimums, and crypto-specific fees or limits. |
| Customer support | 20% | Published contact channels (live chat, email, complaint addresses) and any stated availability. |
What the 1-10 scale means
- 9-10 - Exceptional. Top of the market on almost every criterion.
- 7-8 - Strong. A reliable choice with minor weaknesses.
- 5-6 - Average. Usable, but better options exist.
- 3-4 - Weak. Serious flaws we would not ignore.
- 1-2 - Avoid. Do not play here.
How we assess payouts
We do not deposit our own money to test withdrawals. Instead we check the casino's stated payout timeframes, verify the license is active, review the operator's track record with regulators and dispute-resolution providers, and read public player reports about payout experiences. Where the track record shows repeated payout problems, the score drops - regardless of what the casino's marketing page promises.
How we score bonuses
We read the actual bonus terms, not the banner. A big headline number with 60x wagering and a low cashout cap scores worse than a smaller bonus with fair terms. Cash rewards with no wagering get a real boost - withdrawable cash is worth more than bonus credit you must play through. Crypto deposits that are excluded from bonuses (as at some casinos) are flagged clearly in the review.
How we make money
Spinora Wins is an affiliate publisher, not a casino operator. When you sign up through our links we may earn commission - usually RevShare, a share of the casino's revenue from referred players. That is how the site is funded. Rankings are not for sale: a partner casino goes through the same scoring above, and no operator can pay for a higher score. We mark partner links clearly, and every review discloses the relationship in its byline.
Re-verification
Licenses, payment methods and bonus terms change - sometimes fast. We re-check listed casinos on a rolling basis and print the last-updated date on every page. If a casino gets worse (slower payouts, worse terms), its score goes down. If you spot something outdated, contact us and we will re-check.
FAQ
Can a casino pay for a better ranking?
No. Rankings are not for sale. Every casino goes through the same five weighted criteria, and no operator can pay for a higher score or a better position. If a partner casino's quality drops, its score drops too.
Why do two casinos with similar bonuses get different scores?
Because the terms behind the bonus differ. A 100% match with 20x wagering and no cashout cap scores far better than the same headline with 60x wagering, a low max bet and a withdrawal cap. We score the terms, not the headline.
Do you test casinos with real money?
No. Scores are set by our editorial team from public data - license registers, the operator's own terms, and public player reports. We assess payout reliability from stated timeframes, license standing, dispute-resolution track record and public player reports - not from our own deposits.
How often are ratings updated?
On a rolling basis. Licenses, payment methods and bonus terms change, so we re-check listed casinos and print the last-updated date on every page. If you spot something outdated, contact us and we will re-check it.
Is Spinora Wins a casino operator?
No. We are an independent affiliate publisher. We do not operate games or hold player funds. When you sign up through our links we may earn commission from the operator - that is how the site is funded.