Editorial Policy
This page sets out the editorial standards that apply to every page published on BonusCasinosSites.net. It covers our approach to independence, fact-checking, conflict of interest, corrections, update frequency, and how we handle disagreements with readers or operators. We publish this in full because the single highest-value signal a casino affiliate site can offer readers is transparency about how its content is produced. For background on our team and mission, see our about page.
Editorial Independence
BonusCasinosSites.net operates on an affiliate-commission business model disclosed in full in our affiliate disclosure. This funding model is the source of the greatest possible conflict of interest in casino affiliate content: commercial relationships with operators exist, and the temptation to shade coverage favourably toward higher-paying partners is structurally present at every site that operates this way. We address that conflict through explicit, enforceable separation between editorial and commercial functions.
Editorial rankings on our comparison table reflect the editorial team's assessment of player value across the review criteria set out in our review methodology. Commercial terms — commission rates, exclusivity agreements, bonus structures negotiated with individual operators — do not influence rankings. An operator with better affiliate economics than a competitor will not rank above that competitor if the competitor has better player value. This is a hard rule, not a preference, and it has cost us commercial opportunities multiple times.
Operators do not pay for placement. We do not offer "sponsored review" slots, we do not publish content on behalf of operators as editorial, and we do not edit reviews to reflect operator-provided talking points. Where an operator disputes a specific factual claim in a review, we evaluate the dispute on the facts and update the review if the claim is inaccurate; we do not update the review because the operator is unhappy.
Sources and Fact-Checking
Every factual claim in a review is sourced where possible from primary documentation. UKGC licence numbers are verified against the public register at gamblingcommission.gov.uk. Regulatory settlement figures come from UKGC public enforcement statements, which we read in full rather than paraphrasing from secondary sources. Operator entity details (registered name, jurisdiction of incorporation, corporate parent) are verified against the UKGC register and operator terms and conditions. Welcome bonus structures are verified against the operator's current published terms at the time of writing.
Game library counts and provider coverage are drawn from the operator's own catalogue as published on their site, verified against external independent review sources where available. Withdrawal speeds by payment rail are drawn from operator documentation and cross-checked against aggregated external player reports; where the stated and reported speeds diverge, we document both and let the reader judge. Customer service channels, operating hours, and contact details are drawn from the operator's current published support pages at the time of writing.
Where a factual matter is genuinely disputed — for example, the specific wagering terms applied in an ongoing promotion, or the effective withdrawal speed when multiple methods queue — we flag the uncertainty in the review rather than presenting one interpretation as settled. Reviews are dated with the last update, and readers can see when content was last checked.
Conflict of Interest Policy
Members of the editorial team do not hold personal financial stakes in any UKGC-licensed operator. They do not accept personal incentives (hosted trips, hospitality, gifts, betting credit, or equivalent non-monetary benefits) from operators. Where a team member has a prior relationship with an operator — employment history, personal friendship with operator staff — that team member is recused from editorial decisions about that operator's coverage.
Advertising on BonusCasinosSites.net is limited to affiliate-link placements within editorial content. We do not accept display advertising from gambling operators. We do not accept advertising from non-UKGC-licensed operators under any circumstances, since recommending offshore unlicensed operators to UK readers would contradict our core editorial principle of UK-regulatory compliance.
Separation of Editorial and Commercial
Editorial decisions — what to review, how to rank, what to disclose — are made by the editorial team. Commercial decisions — which affiliate networks to work with, which partnerships to pursue, what commercial terms to accept — are made by the commercial function. These two functions do not influence each other's decisions beyond necessary operational coordination. The commercial function does not see draft reviews before publication; the editorial function does not adjust coverage in response to commercial requests.
Where a potential commercial relationship might create an editorial conflict — for example, if an operator is offering substantially higher commission in exchange for top-of-table placement — we decline the commercial offer. This has happened multiple times. It will happen again. The business model depends on reader trust, and reader trust depends on the integrity of this separation.
Accuracy and Corrections
We take factual accuracy seriously. Where we identify an error in our own content, we correct it as soon as verification allows, and we note the correction with a dated update on the affected page. Where a reader, operator, or third party notifies us of an error, we investigate promptly and update the content if the error is confirmed. We aim to correct substantive factual errors within 48 hours of confirmation; minor edits (typos, formatting inconsistencies) are handled in the regular publication rhythm.
Corrections to substantive factual claims — regulatory histories, wagering terms, licensing details, withdrawal speeds, game library counts — are noted explicitly in the review's update log. We do not silently edit reviews to change factual claims without acknowledgment, because doing so would undermine the very trust that makes content useful.
Readers can report corrections via our contact page. Please include the specific page URL, the specific claim you believe is incorrect, and, where possible, a source for the correct information. We take all corrections seriously regardless of who raises them.
Update Frequency
Reviews are refreshed at least quarterly, and more frequently when regulatory or operator changes make existing content outdated. Major regulatory changes — the January 2026 UKGC 10x wagering cap, the April-May 2025 slot stake caps, the April 2020 credit card ban — trigger immediate updates across all affected reviews rather than waiting for the quarterly cycle. Silo-landing pages (welcome bonuses, fast withdrawal casinos, specific game-type guides) are updated on the same cycle.
The "last updated" date appears in the byline at the top of every page. If the date shown is substantially older than the current date, treat the content with appropriate caution — the UK gambling market evolves quickly enough that specific bonus terms, withdrawal speeds, and operator ownership structures can change within months.
Reader Feedback and Disputes
Reader feedback has genuinely shaped the evolution of this site. Where readers have raised methodology questions, identified factual errors, or challenged rankings, we have considered the feedback carefully and adjusted our approach where the feedback was well-founded. Readers can raise feedback via our contact page; we read every message and respond to substantive editorial queries within two working days where a response is requested.
Operator disputes are handled on factual grounds. If an operator believes we have misrepresented their product, we evaluate the specific claim, cross-check against available sources, and update the review if the claim is inaccurate. We do not remove or soften coverage of accurate information at operator request. Operators who have issues with specific claims should contact the editorial team through our standard contact channel with the specific factual dispute; generic pressure to improve coverage is not a basis for editorial change.
What We Don't Cover
BonusCasinosSites.net does not cover: offshore casino operators without UK Gambling Commission licensing; casinos that bypass GamStop or UK-wide self-exclusion; crypto-only or crypto-primary casinos without UKGC licensing; so-called "no verification" or "no KYC" casinos (which by definition operate outside UKGC requirements); illegal or unlicensed gambling products of any kind. This is a firm line: we will not publish content about operators that would contradict our core principle of UK-regulatory compliance, regardless of commercial incentive to do so.