Editorial policy
How we research, write, check and correct every page on Best Casino Apps UK, and how advertising is kept separate from our editorial judgement.
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Research standards for every page
This editorial policy explains how Best Casino Apps UK researches, writes, checks and corrects its pages. It applies to every page on the site, from app reviews and bonus explainers to glossary entries and help articles. The short version: facts come from published primary sources, figures we cannot confirm are left out, and commercial relationships never decide what we say.
- Primary sources first. We rely on operators' published terms and help centres, App Store and Google Play listings, the UK Gambling Commission public register and information published by game developers. Where a detail such as a game range or a payout time is available only from a recent independent review, we mark it as reported rather than presenting it as confirmed.
- No guesswork. If a figure such as an RTP, a payout time, a minimum deposit or a game count cannot be confirmed, we leave it out and tell readers where to check.
- No invented experience. Pages are researched explanation. We do not present made-up test results, personal play, statistics, quotes or user reviews.
- Plain UK English. We write for adults in the UK, explain jargon when it first appears and link to our glossary for detail.
How offers and licences are checked and dated
Offers change more often than anything else on the site, so they get the closest attention. Every offer we describe is taken from the operator's current published terms, and the description must match them: the deposit, the qualifying stake, the spin value, the wagering, the expiry and any excluded payment methods. Key conditions sit next to the headline, and every mention of an offer states that it is for adults aged 18 and over and that terms apply.
Licence details are checked on the Gambling Commission public register. We record the licence holder's name and account number, confirm the licence is active and covers remote casino, and compare the holder with the developer or seller named on the app's store listing.
| Detail | Source we check | How it appears on the page |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome offer and key terms | Operator's published promotion terms | Headline with conditions alongside, 18+ and terms apply |
| Licence holder and account number | Gambling Commission public register | Company name and account number |
| App name, developer, minimum software version | App Store and Google Play listings | Factual description, without ratings |
| Payment methods, fees, withdrawal times | Operator help centre and cashier information | Typical ranges, never promises |
| RTP, volatility, features | Game developer information | Published figure, with a note that casinos may run lower versions |
Each page shows the date it was last checked, so readers can see how current the information is.
How app details are verified
Because the site is about using casino apps on a phone, store listings are a core source. For each app we note the name as it appears in the UK App Store and on Google Play, the developer or seller, the age rating, the minimum iOS version where shown, the size, and the privacy or data safety information. Features such as biometric login are only described as available when the listing or the operator's own help pages say so.
We do not claim an app is certified for any particular phone model, because operators publish minimum software versions rather than approved devices. Where store listings differ between iPhone and Android, for example in the app's name or the number of games mentioned, we report the difference rather than picking one.
How scores work, and how we stay independent
Each app we review receives five scores out of 10, for the welcome offer, slots and games, live casino, payments and mobile, which are averaged and shown as a score out of 5. The full method, including what moves each category up or down, is set out on our how we rate page and applies to every app equally. We do not print App Store or Google Play star ratings, because they change with every release and sources often disagree.
The site is funded by affiliate commission: operators may pay us when readers open an account through our links. That relationship is disclosed on every page with offers and explained fully in our advertiser disclosure. It does not buy scores, rankings or wording. Operators cannot approve our editorial judgements, and any factual correction they send is checked against the source like a report from any reader. We only promote casinos licensed by the Gambling Commission.
Responsible gambling commitments
We follow UK advertising rules and the Gambling Commission's social responsibility requirements in everything we publish. In practice that means:
- Gambling is presented as entertainment that costs money, and we say that losses are likely over time.
- We never describe gambling as a way to make money or solve financial problems, and we avoid pressure, urgency and glamorising language.
- Nothing on the site is aimed at, or likely to appeal to, anyone under 18.
- The word free is never used for an offer without its condition alongside.
- Pages about safer gambling, limits, self-exclusion and support carry no offers or promotional links.
Our responsible gambling page explains the tools available in every licensed app and lists support services, including the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133, GamCare, GAMSTOP and NHS gambling clinics.
Use of AI-assisted drafting
Some pages on this site are drafted with the help of AI writing tools. Every AI-assisted draft is reviewed by our editors before publication. Editors check facts against the sources listed in this policy, remove anything that cannot be confirmed, and review the page against the same compliance and safer gambling standards as any other content. AI tools are not used to invent experiences, reviews or figures, and they do not decide scores. Responsibility for every published page rests with the Best Casino Apps UK team.
Corrections policy and update frequency
If something on a page is wrong, we want to know. Readers can report errors through our contact page, ideally with the page address and a link to the correct source. Each report is checked against the original source. Confirmed errors are corrected promptly, and the page date is updated. Where a correction changes the substance of an offer description or a safety detail, we prioritise it over other work.
Pages are reviewed on a rolling basis rather than left untouched after publication. Offers are rechecked every month, and also whenever an operator changes its terms. Pages that explain UK rules are updated when the Gambling Commission introduces changes, such as the 10x wagering cap that applies from 19 January 2026. Store listing details are refreshed as apps are updated. Our editorial team page describes who carries out these checks.
Frequently asked questions
How does Best Casino Apps UK check its information?
Every fact is taken from a published primary source and checked against it before publication. Those sources are operators' terms and help centres, App Store and Google Play listings, the Gambling Commission public register and game developers' own information. The date of checking is recorded, and each page shows when it was last reviewed. If a detail cannot be confirmed, it is left out and readers are told where to check it. Our editorial team page explains who carries out each stage.
Does affiliate commission affect your scores?
No. The site earns commission when readers open accounts through some links, but that does not buy scores, rankings or favourable wording. Scores follow a published method, five categories each scored out of 10, that applies to every app equally, and operators cannot approve or change them. The commercial relationship is disclosed on every page with offers. Our how we rate page sets out the scoring criteria, and the advertiser disclosure explains how the site is funded.
Do you use AI to write your pages?
Some pages are drafted with the help of AI writing tools, and every one of those drafts is reviewed by our editors before it is published. Editors check each fact against its source, remove anything that cannot be confirmed and review the page against UK advertising and safer gambling standards. AI tools are not used to invent experiences, reviews or statistics, and they play no part in deciding scores. The Best Casino Apps UK team is responsible for everything published on the site.
How often are offers and pages updated?
Offers are rechecked every month and again whenever an operator changes its terms, while other pages are reviewed on a rolling basis. Rule explainers are updated when the Gambling Commission changes its requirements, and app details are refreshed as store listings change. Each page shows the date it was last checked, so you can judge how current it is. Always read the full terms in the app before you deposit, because operators can change offers at any time.
How do I report an error on the site?
Send the details through our contact page, including the page address, what you believe is wrong and a link to the correct source if you have one. Each report is checked against the original source, and confirmed errors are corrected promptly with the page date updated. Corrections affecting offer terms or safety information are handled first. We cannot resolve disputes about individual casino accounts, which should go to the operator's customer support and then to its named dispute resolution service.
Why do some pages say to check the cashier or store listing?
Because we only publish figures we can confirm from a primary source. When an operator does not publish a detail, such as a minimum withdrawal or a payout time for a particular method, we tell you where to find it yourself instead of guessing. The cashier shows current payment options and limits for your account, and the store listing shows the app's current requirements. This keeps pages accurate even when operators change details without notice. Our responsible gambling page explains the account tools worth checking at the same time.