Who we are
We're a small, independent team of casino reviewers based in the UK. Between us we've spent years testing online casinos, and we built this site because we were tired of "comparison" pages that simply list whoever pays the most.
Every operator on UKBetCompare holds a licence from the UK Gambling Commission. We don't feature unlicensed or offshore sites — ever. If a casino can't meet the UK's strict standards for fairness, fund protection and player safety, it doesn't belong here.
How we review casinos
Our reviews are based on hands-on testing, not press releases. For every casino we cover, we:
- Verify the licence. We confirm the operator's UK Gambling Commission licence and ownership before anything else.
- Open a real account. We sign up, complete verification (KYC) and deposit our own money — so we experience exactly what you would.
- Play across the board. We try slots, live casino and table games, and assess the apps on both iOS and Android.
- Test a withdrawal. We request a payout and time how long it actually takes to reach our account.
- Score against a fixed framework. Each casino is rated on the same weighted criteria, then re-checked regularly.
| Criteria | Weight |
|---|---|
| Safety & Licensing | 30% |
| Games & Software | 25% |
| Bonuses & Fair Terms | 25% |
| Payouts & Support | 20% |
What we stand for
Independence
Our rankings are decided by our testing, not by commission. A higher payout never buys a higher score.
Real-money testing
We use our own funds and our own devices. If we haven't tested it, we don't rate it.
Safer gambling first
Player protection sits at the heart of every review. We highlight tools, not just bonuses.
Always current
Bonuses and features change fast. We re-check our ratings monthly and flag anything that slips.
Our team
James Hartley
15+ years covering the UK gambling industry. Oversees every review and our scoring framework.
Sarah Kennedy
Specialist in bonuses and terms. Reads the small print so you don't have to.
Ravi Patel
Tests withdrawals, KYC and safer-gambling tools across every site we list.
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Affiliate disclosure
UKBetCompare is free to use. We fund the site through affiliate partnerships: if you sign up with a casino through one of our links, we may receive a commission. This never affects our ratings, the order of our rankings or what we write. We rank casinos purely on merit, and we say so plainly wherever a link is commercial.
Cookie & privacy notice
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We only collect the minimum information needed to run the site and we never knowingly collect data from anyone under 18. For any privacy request, contact us using the details below.
18+ only
This website and the casinos we feature are strictly for adults aged 18 and over. If you're worried about your gambling, free help is available 24/7 on 0808 8020 133 or at BeGambleAware.org.
Contact us
Spotted something out of date, or want to suggest a casino we should test? We'd love to hear from you.
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