How We Rate Casinos

At themoortour.co.uk, every crypto casino featured on our site goes through the same rigorous, hands-on review process. Our team signs up, deposits real funds, claims bonuses, plays games, and requests withdrawals before any casino earns a recommendation. We update our reviews regularly throughout 2026 to ensure the information stays accurate for players in Great Britain. Below is a full breakdown of the criteria we use, ranked by importance.

1. Licensing & Regulation

Licensing is the single most important factor in our ratings. We verify that every casino holds a valid licence from a recognised authority — ideally the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) for operators serving British players, or reputable international regulators such as the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) or Curaçao eGaming. We check licence numbers directly on the regulator's register, review any enforcement actions or sanctions, and confirm the casino follows fair-play and player-protection standards. Casinos without verifiable licensing are excluded from our lists entirely.

2. Game Selection & Software Providers

A great casino needs depth and quality in its library. We assess the number and variety of slots, live dealer casino games, and table games such as blackjack, roulette, baccarat, and poker. We also look at the software providers behind the catalogue — names like Evolution, Pragmatic Play, NetEnt, and Play'n GO signal certified RNG fairness and high production values. Crypto-specific titles, provably fair games, and regular new releases all add to a casino's score in this category.

3. Bonus Terms & Wagering Requirements

Big headline bonuses mean nothing if the terms are predatory. We read the full terms and conditions of every welcome offer, free spins package, and reload bonus. Our analysis focuses on wagering requirements (rollover), game contribution percentages, maximum cashout limits, minimum deposit thresholds, time restrictions, and excluded payment methods. Casinos with transparent, achievable terms — typically 35x rollover or lower with no harsh max-win caps — score highest here.

4. Payment Methods & Withdrawal Speed

As a site focused on crypto casinos, we test deposits and withdrawals using Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, USDT and other supported coins, alongside e-wallets (Skrill, Neteller, PayPal) and traditional bank transfers and debit cards. We measure real payout times from request to receipt, note any withdrawal fees, minimum/maximum limits, and KYC verification friction. Casinos that process crypto withdrawals within hours — not days — earn top marks.

5. Customer Support

We contact support teams at different times of day to test responsiveness and competence. A 24/7 live chat with fast, knowledgeable agents is the gold standard, supported by responsive email support and a comprehensive FAQ or help centre. We penalise casinos with slow response times, unhelpful scripted answers, or support that's unavailable during UK evening and weekend hours.

6. Mobile Experience

Most UK players now gamble on their phones, so we test every casino on iOS and Android devices. We evaluate responsive mobile design, page load speeds, game performance on smaller screens, and the availability of dedicated apps where offered. The full functionality — deposits, withdrawals, bonus claims, and live chat — must work seamlessly on mobile for a casino to score well.

7. Responsible Gaming Tools

Player safety is non-negotiable. We check for deposit limits, loss limits, session reminders, cooling-off periods, and self-exclusion options, as well as links to support organisations such as GamCare, GambleAware, and BeGambleAware. For UK-facing sites, we verify integration with GAMSTOP. Casinos that make these tools easy to find and activate demonstrate genuine commitment to player welfare.

8. Our Rating Scale

Each criterion above is scored and weighted according to its importance, then combined into a final rating on a 1–10 scale:

Licensing acts as a gatekeeper: no casino can score above 7.0 without a verifiable licence, regardless of its performance elsewhere. Our ratings are editorially independent and are never influenced by commercial partnerships.