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Rating Methodology

Transparent, Data-Driven Ratings for UK Gambling Sites

1566
Sites Rated
8.72/10
Average Rating
5.1
Lowest Rating
10.0
Highest Rating

Our Approach

GambleDB ratings provide an objective, data-driven assessment of UK gambling sites based entirely on publicly available regulatory information. Unlike subjective review sites, our ratings are calculated algorithmically from verifiable data held by the UK Gambling Commission.

Our ratings are NOT recommendations to gamble. They are informational tools to help you understand the regulatory standing and business practices of licensed operators.

Rating Scale (0-10)

9.0 - 10.0 Excellent
8.0 - 8.9 Very Good
7.0 - 7.9 Good
6.0 - 6.9 Fair
Below 6.0 Below Average

How Ratings Are Calculated

Base Score: 10.0

Every site starts with a perfect score. Points are deducted for risk factors and added for positive attributes.

Deductions (Risk Factors)

1. Regulatory Actions (UK Gambling Commission)

Most important trust factor - only actions in last 3 years count:

  • Severe (licence suspension, revocation, surrender): -2.0 points each
  • Moderate (sanctions, financial penalties): -1.5 points each
  • Minor (warnings, settlements): -0.75 points each
2. Advertising Violations (ASA Rulings)

Upheld rulings from the Advertising Standards Authority in last 5 years:

  • -0.5 points per upheld ruling (max -2.0 points)

Only counts rulings where the complaint was upheld - indicating misleading or irresponsible advertising

3. Non-UK Registration

-0.5 points - Company registered outside UK (Malta, Gibraltar, Isle of Man, Alderney)

Often done for tax optimization rather than UK consumer protection

4. White Label Proliferation

-0.1 points per white label (max -1.5 points)

Only applies when operator has 5+ white label sites - may indicate cookie-cutter approach

5. Inactive Domain

-2.0 points - Domain is no longer active on the UKGC register

Bonuses (Positive Attributes)

1. Multiple Gambling Types

+0.2 points per type (max +1.0 points)

Rewards operators offering casino, bingo, sports betting, poker, and/or lottery - one-stop-shop for users

2. Established Operator

+0.3 points - Operating for 2+ years

Track record of sustained operation under UK regulation

Current Rating Distribution

9.0-10.0
817 sites (52.2%)
8.0-8.9
325 sites (20.8%)
7.0-7.9
348 sites (22.2%)
6.0-6.9
60 sites (3.8%)
5.0-5.9
16 sites (1.0%)

Data Sources

All data used in our ratings comes from official UK Gambling Commission sources:

  • Licence information: Business Licence Register (updated weekly)
  • Regulatory actions: Public Register of enforcement actions
  • Company details: Registered operator information
  • Domain status: Active, inactive, and white label classifications

Ratings are recalculated weekly when new UKGC data is imported.

Important Notes

⚠️ Gambling can be addictive. Please play responsibly.

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