How We Rate Casinos

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What is Silentbet In-House Lab?

What we endearingly dub the “Owlsome Lab” is an online in-house laboratory where betting experts with various expertise gather for the sole aim to review and test online casinos. We have spent the last couple of years developing an advanced Silentbet (SB) community of authority figures in the world of iGaming. Together we strive to perfect the art of reviewing online betting sites with surgical accuracy. Our key ingredient – the people! Our professionals help us hone our testing algorithm every day.

A Quick Tour of Our Review Process

SB experts take up the challenge of testing various betting brands on a daily basis.

Here is our testing algorithm explained with a step-by-step breakdown:

#1 Planning

Similarly to a scientific lab, we first decide on a subject we will review and test. Preparing for the actual research takes time and planning. We conduct surveys and interviews to get an overall idea of the casino we are about to test.

Our authors also allocate time for real tests and a budget. They plan how to test the casino – via their mobile site or app, etc. Also, they check out what outside sources to use during their research to gather important information about the brand.

Finally, we come up with a detailed outline of what our research will entail. We decide on the number of testers needed for the job and set up a time frame for its completion.

For instance, an average casino review on Silentbet will take 3 days of hard work and at least two betting experts to finish the job.

#2 Initial Checks

To start off, a writer sets up an account and makes a deposit. The writers also check if any of our bonus codes work for real. They activate a bonus and start playing it through. The wagering of the bonus and initial deposit also allows the author to try the games for real.

During this stage, the writer talks with the casino support team. They also check the brand’s reputation in forums and platforms like Trustpilot.

At the same time, they start following the brand on its social channels to get an idea of their community.

Lastly, they check the operator’s background information like company owner, licensing and sister sites.

#3 Thorough Testing

At this stage our author digs deeper. They try the verification process and read through the casino terms and conditions thoroughly.

Testing the withdrawal process comes next. It is important to know what times it takes for the casino to approve a withdrawal request and whether there are any problems with the transaction.

At this stage we try to ascertain if there are any problems with the payout and the overall quality of the casino’s services.

#4 Mobile Testing

Our writers know to check the desktop version of the casino but what they really focus on is testing the casino on mobile.

They test the mobile version on their phones and download the casino app if there is one available.

The checks here include speed, user experience, browser speed, and seamless navigation. Writers will later on report any bugs or lags in the installed apps when ranking the casino.

We calculate the app score based on ease of installation, secure payments, regular updates and ease of login.

#5 Validation Stage

We also contact our partners and try to get some insights into the brand from the people working within. They give us some useful inside information we can cross-check later.

What we are curious to know is what makes their casino different in their own opinion. What sets them apart from other brands. What their GEOs are and what their success story is.

We cross-reference the information they give us with the opinion of their other partners from affiliate forum sites like GPWA (Gambling Portal Webmasters Association), for instance.

#6 Writing Our Expert Review

Our writer will most likely need several days (3 on average) for the final draft to be ready and sent in for approval. Plus they also read other authority sites, books and reserches they reference in their content.

Our editorial team will look at the written material in our in-house interactive lab. We always strive for the “owlsome” effect, so every detail is cross-referenced and double-checked. Finally, in a day or two, we are given the green light to go ahead and post the review live on Silentbet.

Usually, just 1 web administrator will be tasked with the job of publishing the review on our site. The posting stage encompasses the final read for spelling mistakes and typos, readability score, and facts check. One of our web developers may be involved if a special element is needed to make the review pop.

#7 Keeping Content Fresh

Posting a review on Silentbet does not mean all tests are over and done with. On the contrary, a writer is assigned to monitor and update the review. We give it a High, Medium, or Low priority and constantly look for ways to improve it.

The writer checks for new bonuses or new bonus terms and updates when needed.

They also monitor the brand reputation and any new products they have to offer. This leads not only to review rewrites but also to change in the overall rating of the casino.

Katerina Gadzheva, iGaming writer

Silentbet has been perfecting the process of testing and scoring online casinos for years. As a writer, I can say that the time and budget we allocate for real tests are well worth it. This allows me to be truly objective when rating a casino, because my score is based on personal experience.

How Do We Decide on Sites to Test?

Silentbet is a platform that tests and reviews casinos from around the world. We follow an affiliate business model. Learn more about the people and the company behind Silentbet from our About Us page.

There are several reasons why a casino gets in line to be tested at our online laboratory. Firstly, it may be a renowned brand that offers exclusive betting solutions within a responsible gambling environment. We cannot but review a brand that has already made a name for itself. Secondly, one of our partners may have a new casino site that needs testing. So what we do is give our honest opinion and rank the site.

Finally, a casino may get in touch with us and ask us to add a review about them. It is up to our editorial team to decide if the brand is reputable enough and deserves to be promoted on Silentbet.

What Goes into Our Casino Ranking Score?

The ranking score in Silenbet is based on an advanced algorithm that takes several factors into consideration. We base our overall verdict and rating of a casino on:

Why Trust Silentbet Reviews?

Silentbet boasts a team of real experts in the gambling industry. Our writers are experiences professionals who know how to find and voice user pain points when reviewing casinos.

We also collaborate with expert researchers like Dr Catalin Barboianu, who has written over 10 books on gambling maths and probability, and responsible gambling expert Anders Bergman.

Last but not least, our readers also contribute to the casino rankings. Ultimately, our reviews are a combination of expertise by gambling industry professionals and the opinions of the real players from our Silentbet community.