Editorial Policy

Editorial Policy: How we review, rate, and write about online casinos — and the principles that ensure our content is accurate, honest, and independent. This Editorial Policy explains who creates our content, how we research and rate casinos, bonuses, and games, and the standards we hold ourselves to.

Our Mission

Editorial Policy: StakesBook exists to help players make informed decisions about where to gamble online. Our mission is to provide the most accurate, thorough, and trustworthy casino and betting reviews available — backed by real testing, transparent methodology, and genuine editorial independence.

Who Creates Our Content?

All content on StakesBook is written and reviewed by experienced iGaming professionals. Our team includes:

• Casino reviewers with 5+ years of hands-on experience with online gambling platforms
• Sports betting analysts with backgrounds in professional odds trading
• Regulatory and compliance specialists familiar with UKGC, MGA, and other licensing regimes
• Technical writers who specialise in software, RNG, and game fairness
• Responsible gambling advocates who review all content for appropriate messaging

Author profiles are displayed on all editorial content. If you have questions about a specific piece, contact us with the article URL.

How We Review Casinos

Every casino reviewed on StakesBook goes through a structured evaluation process. We assess:

Our Rating System

Casinos are rated on a scale of 1.0 to 10.0, calculated as a weighted average across review categories. The weighting reflects what matters most to players:

• Safety & Licensing — 25%
• Bonuses & Fairness — 20%
• Game Selection — 20%
• Banking — 15%
• Customer Support — 10%
• Mobile & UX — 10%

Ratings are reviewed at minimum every 12 months, or sooner if we receive credible player complaints or the operator makes significant changes.

Our Blacklist Process

We maintain a casino blacklist for operators that engage in the following:

• Refusing or delaying legitimate player withdrawals
• Applying retrospective or hidden bonus terms
• Operating without a valid license
• Misleading advertising that violates regulatory standards
• Ignoring self-exclusion requests
• Unresolved player complaints logged with ADR services

If a casino we recommend receives credible complaints, we add a warning notice to their review while investigating. If issues are confirmed, the casino is removed from our recommended list and added to the blacklist.

How We Handle Corrections

We take accuracy seriously. If we publish incorrect information:

• Factual errors are corrected within 24–48 hours of verification
• A correction notice is appended to the article noting the change and date
• Significant editorial errors are addressed transparently, not silently edited

To report a factual inaccuracy, please contact us with the URL and a description of the error.

AI and Automation Policy

Editorial Policy: StakesBook may use AI tools to assist with research, data structuring, and drafting. However, all content published on the site is reviewed, verified, and edited by a human editor before publication. We do not publish AI-generated content without human oversight. Any use of AI assistance is not separately disclosed in individual articles but is governed by this policy.

Affiliate Relationships and Editorial Independence

StakesBook has affiliate relationships with many of the casinos we review. This means we may earn commission when readers sign up via our links. This commercial relationship does not influence our review scores, rankings, or editorial conclusions. For full details, see our Advertising Policy and Affiliate Disclosure.