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How we review, how scoring works, how to verify a licence yourself, and where to get help if gambling stops being entertainment.
What exactly does PrismReview do?
We assess casino brands that hold a licence from the UK Gambling Commission and publish what we find. Each review covers licensing verification, withdrawal handling, safer gambling controls, support responsiveness and the readability of the terms. We do not accept accounts, hold funds or take wagers of any kind.
Who can use this website?
Adults aged 18 or over who are physically located in the United Kingdom. Gambling by anyone under 18 is a criminal offence in the UK, and every brand we cover is required to verify age before an account can be funded.
How are your review scores calculated?
Five weighted pillars: licence verification and safety at 30 per cent, withdrawal handling at 25 per cent, safer gambling tooling at 20 per cent, support quality at 15 per cent and terms transparency at 10 per cent. Each pillar is scored out of ten from hands-on testing, then combined. The method is published in full on our About page.
Do you get paid by the brands you review?
Some of the outbound links on this website are commercial affiliate links. If you open an account through one of them, the operator may pay us a commission. It never costs you anything, it never changes what you are offered, and it does not buy a higher score. Our full statement is on the Disclosure page.
How do I check a licence myself?
Every review lists the operator licence account number and links straight to that entry on the UK Gambling Commission public register at gamblingcommission.gov.uk. Open it, confirm the status reads as active, and confirm the domain you are about to use is listed against it. Never take our word for it alone.
What is GAMSTOP and should I use it?
GAMSTOP is the free national self-exclusion scheme for Great Britain. One registration blocks your access to every UK-licensed online operator for six months, one year or five years. If you are worried about your gambling, it is the single most effective step available and it takes a few minutes at gamstop.co.uk.
Can I gamble on credit in the UK?
No. Credit card deposits for gambling have been prohibited across Great Britain since April 2020. Any operator offering to take a credit card is either unlicensed or breaking the rules, and you should not use it.
A brand has treated me unfairly. What can I do?
Raise a formal complaint with the operator first and keep a written record. If it is not resolved within eight weeks, escalate free of charge to the operator alternative dispute resolution provider, which must be named in its terms. You can also report concerns to the UK Gambling Commission. We are not a regulator and cannot recover funds, but we do log every complaint sent to us and factor patterns into future scoring.
How often is the content updated?
Licence entries are re-verified quarterly. Payout timings, support hours and terms are re-tested at least twice a year, and immediately whenever a reader flags a discrepancy. Every review carries the date it was last checked.
Do you cover brands without a UK licence?
No, and we never will. If an operator does not hold a current UK Gambling Commission licence covering the domain you are on, it falls outside our scope and outside UK consumer protection entirely.
Is Dynobet licensed in the United Kingdom?
Yes. Dynobet appears on the UK Gambling Commission public register under account number 39335. You can open the register entry from the licence link on this page and confirm it yourself. Read the full Dynobet review →
How long do Dynobet withdrawals take?
E-wallet payouts cleared in under 12 hours across our test window. Debit card payouts took one to three working days, which is the normal UK banking timeframe. Read the full Dynobet review →
Does Dynobet work with GAMSTOP?
Yes. Every UK-licensed operator must be connected to GAMSTOP. If you self-exclude through GAMSTOP you will not be able to open or access an account. Read the full Dynobet review →
Is Hotwinscasino licensed in the United Kingdom?
Yes. Hotwinscasino is listed on the UK Gambling Commission public register under account number 39335. The register link on this page opens the entry directly. Read the full Hotwinscasino review →
What is the minimum deposit at Hotwinscasino?
The minimum deposit is £10 on every supported method. Credit cards are not accepted, as UK law prohibits credit card gambling deposits. Read the full Hotwinscasino review →
Are RTP figures published?
Yes. Theoretical return-to-player percentages are shown on individual title pages, which is more disclosure than most UK operators provide. Read the full Hotwinscasino review →