About ClearCasinos
ClearCasinos ranks online casinos against a public, auditable methodology. We earn affiliate commissions on some of the operators we review – that is how the site is funded – but commission rates never influence scoring, ranking order, or whether an operator is featured. Our rules are public, our methodology is public, and every ranking is auditable.
Why ClearCasinos Exists
Most online casino review sites run on affiliate commissions, and most of them let commission rates decide who sits at the top of the rankings. High-paying operators get featured. Low-paying ones get buried. The player reading the review has no way to tell whether a top-ranked casino earned that position on merit or bought it with a better deal for the site.
ClearCasinos takes a different approach. Yes, we earn affiliate commissions from some of the operators we review – that is how the site is funded. But commission rates never influence our scoring model, our ranking order, or whether an operator is featured. Our methodology is public. Our editorial rules are public. Every ranking is auditable against them.
The test we hold ourselves to is simple: would the ranking look different if every operator paid the same commission – or no commission at all? If the answer is no, the ranking is honest. If the answer is yes, the ranking is for sale. We publish our rules so you can hold us to the first answer.
How We Score Casinos
Every casino goes through the same evaluation. We score each operator across 40+ individual criteria organized into six weighted dimensions:
The result is a single score on a 1–10 scale that reflects each casino's actual performance – not its marketing budget. We re-evaluate monthly and update scores when significant changes occur.
The full methodology – every criterion, every weight, every calculation – is published on our scoring methodology page. Nothing is hidden.
The BUV Scoring System
Casino bonuses are the most misunderstood part of online gambling. A “€500 bonus” headline tells you almost nothing about the real value. The terms – wagering requirements, game contributions, expiry windows, win caps – determine whether you ever see a profit.
We built the Bonus Utility Value (BUV) scoring system to cut through marketing claims. BUV scores every bonus from 0–100 by weighing the factors that actually matter: wagering multiplier, wagering basis (bonus-only vs. bonus+deposit), sticky type, game contribution rates, maximum bet limits, expiry windows, and win caps.
A high BUV score means the bonus delivers real, clearable value. A low score means the terms eat most of the benefit – regardless of how large the headline number is.
How We Make Money
Transparency about revenue is non-negotiable for a site that makes editorial integrity its main promise. Here is exactly how ClearCasinos generates revenue:
- Affiliate commissions: When you click a tracking link on a review page and sign up with an operator, we may earn a commission – at no extra cost to you. Commission rates do not influence our scoring model, our ranking order, or whether an operator is included in our reviews. We publish the full rules we hold ourselves to on our editorial policy page.
- Sponsored placements: Casinos can pay for enhanced visibility (labeled “Featured” or “Sponsored”). Sponsored placements are visually separated from editorial rankings and never influence the scoring model. A casino paying for a featured slot receives the same objective score it would have received otherwise.
- Enhanced listings: Premium tier operators can access additional profile features – detailed game data, provider breakdowns, and priority placement in category pages. The listing is enhanced, not the score.
- Banner advertising: Standard display advertising from operators and industry partners. Clearly labeled as advertising.
We will never accept lump-sum payments to move an operator up the rankings, hide sponsored content inside editorial content, or remove negative reviews because a commercial partner complained. For the full list of rules we do not break, see our editorial policy. For how affiliate relationships work, see our affiliate disclosure.
The Team Behind ClearCasinos
The ClearCasinos Editorial Team maintains the scoring methodology, reviews factual accuracy across every page, and enforces the editorial rules we publish. Reports, market analyses, and cross-cutting guides are attributed here when they reflect team-level editorial work rather than a single contributor.
Nataly loves checking casino games and platforms so you don't have to. She spends her days spinning slots, testing features, and picking apart every detail to give you honest, no-fluff reviews. She knows how to cut through the noise and tell you what actually matters. If something's off, she'll spot it.
Our editorial process combines iGaming industry research with data analysis. Every review follows a strict workflow:
- Data collection– bonus terms, payment methods, game counts, license status, and support channels are documented from the operator's own site
- Scoring – the casino runs through our 40+ criteria model to produce dimension scores and an overall rating
- Review writing – editorial analysis of the data, including bonus math, payment speed comparisons, and honest pros/cons
- Editorial review – every review is checked for accuracy, style compliance, and factual claims before publication
Every claim in our reviews is backed by verifiable data – bonus terms, game counts, license records, and stated processing times. We don't publish what we can't substantiate.
Our Editorial Standards
- Factual accuracy first: Every claim we publish – bonus amounts, wagering requirements, game counts, payment methods – is cross-checked against the casino's live terms and regulator records. No unverifiable assertions.
- Honest weaknesses: Every review includes real negatives. A review with no cons has no credibility. If a casino has slow withdrawals, high wagering, or limited support, we say so.
- Specific numbers: Game counts, bonus amounts, wagering calculations, withdrawal timelines – all verifiable. No vague claims.
- No competitor bashing: We compare casinos to category averages, not to named competitors – unless a direct comparison is explicitly requested.
- Regulatory accuracy: License status is verified against regulator databases. If a casino claims a license we cannot verify, we flag it.
Contact Us
For editorial inquiries, corrections, operator partnerships, or advertising opportunities:
We respond to all inquiries within 2 business days. If you are an operator interested in our sponsored placement or enhanced listing programs, please include your casino name and license information.