About Us

John Bunn
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John Bunn

Last Updated: 2 April 2026

We are an independent research team focused on evaluating online gambling platforms for US players. Our work exists for one reason: to help players make informed decisions in a market where marketing claims are easy to make and hard to verify.

We do not operate any gambling platforms. We have no financial stake in the sites we review. Our only function is to research, test, and report on how platforms actually perform.

Who We Are

Our team brings together analysts with hands-on backgrounds in online gambling, payment systems, and platform operations. That experience allows us to look past promotional language and evaluate sites the way a player would — by testing real processes and measuring real outcomes.

We focus on the factors that determine whether a platform is genuinely worth a player’s time and money:

  • Deposit and withdrawal reliability
  • Bonus terms and whether they hold up under scrutiny
  • Platform security and data handling standards
  • Fairness, transparency, and consistency over time

How We Approach Reviews

Every platform we assess goes through the same structured process. We do not fast-track reviews, accept paid placements, or adjust ratings based on commercial relationships. Our recommendations reflect our independent findings — nothing else.

We prioritize long-term reliability over short-term appeal. A platform that processes withdrawals consistently and operates transparently will always rank above one that leads with a large bonus but falls short in practice.

What We Look For

Our evaluations cover the areas that matter most to US players:

  • Payment processing speed and consistency
  • Clear, enforceable bonus conditions
  • Game quality and software stability
  • Responsible gambling tools and player protections
  • Customer support responsiveness
  • Platform reputation based on verified player feedback

Sites that do not meet our standards are excluded from our rankings, regardless of their marketing presence or promotional activity.

Ongoing Monitoring

A single review is a snapshot. The online gambling landscape changes constantly — policies are updated, payment systems evolve, and platform performance can shift in either direction.

We revisit every platform we feature on a regular basis. Rankings are updated when our findings change, ensuring that what players see reflects current performance rather than outdated assessments.