Coingape rates crypto casinos and gambling platforms on a scale of 1 to 5 stars, with 5 being the highest rating. Star ratings are incremented in tenths (for example, 3.6, 4.1, 4.8).
Ratings are derived from internal numerical scores, calculated using category-specific formulas. These formulas differ depending on the type of gambling platform being reviewed, but all draw from the same underlying evaluation pillars.
This page explains how those ratings are calculated and how platforms are assessed across different gambling categories.
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A few points are helpful to understand before reading the category-specific details.
Most importantly, star ratings are intended as a decision-support tool, not a guarantee or recommendation. A platform with a lower rating may still be suitable for a specific type of user.
Gambling and casino ratings at Coingape are overseen by a team of analysts specializing in crypto gambling, iGaming platforms, and blockchain-based payments.
Testing is conducted using:
Testing is not limited to demo modes or surface-level checks. Where applicable, blockchain explorers are used to verify deposits and withdrawals, and gameplay fairness tools are tested directly.
Platforms are reviewed over multiple sessions rather than in a single visit. In some cases, testing is repeated after initial publication if platform behavior changes.
Gambling and casino ratings at Coingape are overseen by a team of analysts specializing in crypto gambling, iGaming platforms, and blockchain-based payments.
Testing is conducted using:
Testing is not limited to demo modes or surface-level checks. Where applicable, blockchain explorers are used to verify deposits and withdrawals, and gameplay fairness tools are tested directly.
Platforms are reviewed over multiple sessions rather than in a single visit. In some cases, testing is repeated after initial publication if platform behavior changes.
All gambling platforms reviewed by Coingape are evaluated using the following core pillars. The weight assigned to each pillar varies by category, but the definitions do not.
Security, fairness, and withdrawal reliability consistently carry the greatest influence on final scores.
All gambling platforms reviewed by Coingape are evaluated using the following core pillars. The weight assigned to each pillar varies by category, but the definitions do not.
Security, fairness, and withdrawal reliability consistently carry the greatest influence on final scores.
This pillar evaluates whether a platform meets baseline legitimacy and fairness expectations.
Factors considered include, but are not limited to:
Licensing is verified where possible using regulator databases or public records. A valid license does not guarantee a high score, but unverifiable or misleading license claims result in deductions.
Provably fair systems are treated as present only if users can independently verify results. Claims without functional verification tools are scored as absent.
This pillar evaluates whether a platform meets baseline legitimacy and fairness expectations.
Factors considered include, but are not limited to:
Licensing is verified where possible using regulator databases or public records. A valid license does not guarantee a high score, but unverifiable or misleading license claims result in deductions.
Provably fair systems are treated as present only if users can independently verify results. Claims without functional verification tools are scored as absent.
This pillar measures how reliably a platform handles user funds.
Testing includes real deposits and withdrawal requests made using supported cryptocurrencies. Withdrawals are requested at different values and at different times to observe consistency.
Key considerations:
KYC requirements are documented at the point they are triggered. Platforms advertising no-KYC play are evaluated on whether those conditions hold during withdrawal.
This pillar often has a decisive impact on final rankings.
This pillar measures how reliably a platform handles user funds.
Testing includes real deposits and withdrawal requests made using supported cryptocurrencies. Withdrawals are requested at different values and at different times to observe consistency.
Key considerations:
KYC requirements are documented at the point they are triggered. Platforms advertising no-KYC play are evaluated on whether those conditions hold during withdrawal.
This pillar often has a decisive impact on final rankings.
Game-related scoring reflects both quantity and execution.
Considerations include:
Large game libraries do not automatically result in higher scores. Inflated counts, duplicated titles, or poorly optimized games are discounted.
Game-related scoring reflects both quantity and execution.
Considerations include:
Large game libraries do not automatically result in higher scores. Inflated counts, duplicated titles, or poorly optimized games are discounted.
Bonuses are evaluated based on real redeemable value, not headline size.
Scoring factors include:
Bonuses that appear generous but are difficult to clear score lower than smaller, more flexible offers. Terms that change after claiming are treated as a negative factor.
Targeted or invite-only promotions are excluded from base scoring.
Bonuses are evaluated based on real redeemable value, not headline size.
Scoring factors include:
Bonuses that appear generous but are difficult to clear score lower than smaller, more flexible offers. Terms that change after claiming are treated as a negative factor.
Targeted or invite-only promotions are excluded from base scoring.
This pillar evaluates everyday usability.
Testing includes:
Customer support is also assessed through live interactions, with response time and accuracy recorded.
Platforms that perform well on desktop but poorly on mobile are penalized accordingly.
This pillar evaluates everyday usability.
Testing includes:
Customer support is also assessed through live interactions, with response time and accuracy recorded.
Platforms that perform well on desktop but poorly on mobile are penalized accordingly.
Reputation analysis is conducted after technical testing.
Sources include recent user reviews and community discussions. Greater weight is given to complaints involving withdrawals, account restrictions, or unresolved disputes.
Older reviews are weighted less heavily. Reputation can override otherwise strong technical scores when consistent issues are observed.
This section does not always align neatly with technical results.
Reputation analysis is conducted after technical testing.
Sources include recent user reviews and community discussions. Greater weight is given to complaints involving withdrawals, account restrictions, or unresolved disputes.
Older reviews are weighted less heavily. Reputation can override otherwise strong technical scores when consistent issues are observed.
This section does not always align neatly with technical results.
Different gambling categories use different weight distributions.
For example:
Exact weightings are not fixed publicly and may change as platform behavior evolves.
Different gambling categories use different weight distributions.
For example:
Exact weightings are not fixed publicly and may change as platform behavior evolves.
Internal scores are converted into star ratings using predefined ranges.
Star ratings summarize overall performance and should not be interpreted as guarantees. Platforms with similar star ratings may excel in different areas.
Internal scores are converted into star ratings using predefined ranges.
Star ratings summarize overall performance and should not be interpreted as guarantees. Platforms with similar star ratings may excel in different areas.
Platforms are monitored after publication for:
Scores may be adjusted, and platforms may be removed or reinstated based on observed changes.
Platforms are monitored after publication for:
Scores may be adjusted, and platforms may be removed or reinstated based on observed changes.
Coingape may earn a commission from partner platforms. Commercial relationships do not influence scoring, ranking, or i2snclusion decisions.
Coingape may earn a commission from partner platforms. Commercial relationships do not influence scoring, ranking, or i2snclusion decisions.
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