How we rate casinos

Mission and Vision

• Mission: To give Latvian players a transparent tool for comparing casinos, so you can make informed, safe decisions.
• Vision: To become the gold standard for casino ratings in Latvia, promoting a safe and fair environment.

Four core principles

1. Objectivity: Ratings are based on measurable data, not emotions.
2. Transparency: We openly show a casino's strengths and weaknesses.
3. A player-centred approach: Your safety and fair play come first.
4. Continuous adaptation: We update our criteria regularly to keep pace with market changes.

1. Safety and legality (30%)

The most important filter. Unsafe casinos are automatically disqualified.

• Licensing: We verify against the regulator's database. Tier 1 (Latvia, UK, Malta) guarantees the highest safety. No licence - disqualification.
• Technical security: We check SSL encryption and data protection.
• Fairness certification: We look for independent auditors' (eCOGRA, iTech Labs) findings and review player complaints.

2. Game ecosystem (15%)

We rate quality, not just quantity.

• Range: We assess game variety (slots, live casino, table games).
• Providers: We prioritise industry giants (NetEnt, Play'n GO, Evolution) and innovative studios.
• Transparency: Is each game's return percentage (RTP) clearly visible?

3. Bonus analysis (15%)

We work out an offer's true value. Fair terms matter more than big numbers.

• Welcome bonus: We analyse the "fine print" - wagering requirements, deadlines and maximum wins.
• Risk-free spins: The top rating goes to spins with no wagering requirements (winnings are real money).
• Loyalty programmes: We rate transparency and the real benefit.

4. Financial operations (15%)

Withdrawal speed is a measure of trust. We penalise delays.

• Payment methods: Are the methods popular in Latvia available (Banklink, cards, e-wallets)?
• Withdrawal speed: We run a real test. An instant payout (<1h) earns the maximum score.
• Fees and KYC: We check for hidden fees and how fast verification (KYC) is.

5. User experience (UX) (10%)

How comfortable is the casino to use?

• Design and speed: We rate navigation, game filters and loading speed.
• Mobile experience: A fast, functional mobile version is a hard requirement.
• Customer support: We test availability (24/7), speed and competence by raising real problems.

6. Responsible gambling (5%)

The ethical measure - how easily you can stay in control of your play.

• Self-management tools: Can you easily set limits (deposit, loss, time) and take a break?
• Information: Are self-assessment tests and links to help organisations available?

Synthesis: the rating system

We combine the data using these weights:

• Safety and legality: 30%
• Game ecosystem: 15%
• Value (Bonuses): 15%
• Finances (Payments): 15%
• User experience (UX): 10%
• Responsible gambling: 5%