Who We Are
Built for players.
Not casinos.
CasinoScout was founded in 2019 by a team of gambling industry veterans who were frustrated by biased, incentivised casino reviews. We set out to build something different.
Our Story
Why independence
matters in casino reviews
The UK online casino market is worth billions. Most review sites you'll encounter are owned by the very operators they claim to review casinos favourably.
We found that unacceptable. So in 2019, CasinoScout was founded on a simple premise: honest, independently verified casino reviews with no paid rankings, ever.
Every casino on our platform has been tested by a real human. Our rating criteria are published in full. If a casino improves or deteriorates, our score reflects that within 30 days.
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Casinos Reviewed
Every single one tested with real withdrawals.
£0
Paid for Rankings
No casino can pay to improve or secure a position on CasinoScout. Ever.
30
Day Review Cycle
We reassess every casino monthly. Conditions change — our scores follow.
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Experts on Every Review
Legal, technical, editorial, and responsible gambling experts sign off on each score.
Our Editorial Principles
Real Testing
We never rely on demos or promotional materials. Every review begins with a real deposit and ends only after a successful withdrawal has been processed.
No Paid Placements
We're transparent that we earn affiliate commissions — but these never influence ranking position. Our editorial team is separated entirely from commercial decisions.
UKGC Only
We don't review unlicensed casinos, period. Every operator on CasinoScout holds a valid UK Gambling Commission licence, which we verify independently.
Monthly Updates
Casino quality changes. A site that was excellent in January can deteriorate by March. We reassess every listing on a 30-day cycle and update scores accordingly.
Transparent Criteria
Our full scoring methodology is published and available to read. We weight licensing (30%), bonuses (25%), games (30%), and support (15%).
Player Safety First
Every review includes a dedicated responsible gambling section. We deduct points from any casino that doesn't meet minimum safer gambling standards.
"We earn commissions from the casinos we recommend. We're upfront about that. But our rankings are never for sale — because the moment they are, we've failed every person who trusts us."— Eleanor Whitmore, Editor-in-Chief, CasinoScout
The Team
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Eleanor Whitmore
Editor-in-Chief
Former regulatory affairs consultant at the UKGC with 12 years in iGaming. Eleanor oversees all editorial standards and ensures independence is maintained.
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James Calloway
Senior Casino Analyst
Certified gambling analyst and ex-product manager at a major UK operator. James stress-tests every casino bonus and payout system.
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Priya Mehta
Responsible Gambling Lead
Social worker turned gambling harm prevention specialist. Priya ensures every review highlights player protection tools and safe gambling resources.
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Oliver Drake
Technical Reviewer
Software engineer who evaluates RNG integrity, mobile performance, and security infrastructure. Every casino passes a technical audit before listing.