How We Score Casino Terms

What this platform does, what it rates, and how your data is handled when you use it - explained straightforwardly, not hidden in small print.

Last updated:29 Oct 2026

What This Platform Does

GambleGrade rates online casinos, bonuses, and payment methods across 37 markets using a published formula. I built it to help Irish players see past the marketing and understand what the terms actually mean.

I don't run casinos, handle your money, or manage player accounts. Everything here is informational only.

The full methodology - weights, inputs, scoring logic - lives here: https://gamblegrade.com/methodology

How Ratings Stay Independent

Scores come from a formula. The formula doesn't budge.

No casino can pay for a better rating. This isn't negotiable:

  • Ranking order is never for sale.

  • Money doesn't change a score.

  • If I find a problem, it stays published.

  • Dodgy terms don't vanish because someone asks nicely.

When a casino hides max cashout limits, dormancy fees, slow withdrawals, or unclear bonus conditions, the score shows it.

I grade across six pillars:

  • Trust and licensing validity

  • Whether bonus terms are actually fair

  • How fast withdrawals actually clear

  • Which payment methods work reliably

  • Mobile and site usability

  • What players say in practice

About Affiliate Links

When someone signs up through a link on this site, I may earn a commission.

That commission doesn't touch the rating. Here's why it matters:

  • Scores don't move because someone pays me.

  • Negative findings stay public.

  • No casino gets preferential treatment.

The rating system works the same whether I earn from a signup or not.

Data Quality & Your Responsibility

Information comes from official casino sites, automated data pulls, and manual checks.

Casinos change their terms, bonuses, and payment options regularly. The moment it changes on their site, my copy might lag behind.

Before you register or deposit - check the casino's site directly. Don't rely on cached information from anywhere.

Spotted something wrong? Email info@gamblegrade.com with the details. I read every report and verify it before updating anything.

This Is Not Financial Guidance

Nothing on this platform is gambling advice, financial recommendation, or a promise of returns.

I don't predict wins. I don't encourage anyone to play. I don't offer financial guidance.

Make sure online gambling is legal where you are before you join a casino.

What I Don't Cover

GambleGrade is not liable for lost money, bonus disputes, locked accounts, slow payouts, or disagreements between you and a casino.

Sort those issues directly with the operator.

Reporting a Problem

If something on this site looks wrong or misleading, get in touch: info@gamblegrade.com

I check every report by hand. If the facts stack up, the rating and information get corrected in the next monthly re-score.

Changes to This Notice

This page may be updated when needed. The live version is always here.