TipsterCompetition
The six areas we score for every bookmaker and casino review, what we check in each, and how often reviews are refreshed.
Every bookmaker and casino review on TipsterCompetition follows the same structure, so two brands can be compared fairly. This page explains the areas we score, what we check inside each one, and how we keep reviews current.
Last reviewed: 5 November 2026.
Each review starts with the operator's own pages: the homepage, the welcome offer and its terms, the general terms and conditions, the responsible gambling page, the contact page and the app pages. Official figures take priority over third-party sites. We then check the licence on the regulator's own register, look at live prices on real fixtures, and read through the payment and support information.
Every score is a judgement based on evidence we have recorded, with the date we checked. Commission plays no part in it. See our editorial policy and How we make money.
We read the full terms of the welcome offer and any regular promotions: size of the match, minimum deposit, rollover and what it applies to, minimum odds, time limit, and eligible markets. A big headline is only worth something if the terms are fair, so we score the terms as well as the figure.
We look at how many sports are covered and how deep the football coverage goes: league range, in-play betting, bet builders, player markets, handicaps and cash out where offered. We also note streaming and the quality of the live section.
We take the 1X2 prices on several top-flight football matches and work out the bookmaker's margin, using the sum of the implied probabilities minus 100%. A lower margin means better value over time. We record the matches and the date, because prices move.
We check whether there are native iOS and Android apps or a fully featured mobile site, and whether the main features work on a phone: betting, cash out, payments, account security and notifications. App store ratings are noted where they exist.
We list the deposit and withdrawal methods, minimum amounts, any fees, and the payout times the operator states. Verification checks are normal and we treat them as such, but we do note how clear the operator is about them.
We confirm the licence and operator company on the regulator's register, then look at the safer gambling toolkit: deposit, loss and session limits, reality checks, time-outs, self-exclusion, and account security such as two-factor authentication. Support options and the clarity of the terms feed into this area too.
Casino reviews use the same 0 to 5 scale and the same averaging, with areas that suit casino play.
We report problems that matter to readers, such as slow payouts, restrictive terms or limited support, in the Cons of each review.
Each review shows the date it was last checked. We re-check reviews every month, with a monthly fact check of bonuses, terms and payment details, and sooner when an operator changes its welcome offer, terms, licence, payment methods or app. If a figure in a review looks out of date, tell us and we will check it.
A review is not financial advice and not a recommendation to gamble. Bonuses and offers change quickly, so always read the operator's current terms before you sign up. You must be 18 or over to bet, and our responsible gambling page lists the help and tools available.