Editorial Policy

How Casinos Get Tested

Each operator runs the same scenario on a live account, with no shortcuts:

1. Counting live baccarat tables in the lobby, with the date recorded. 2. Minimum bets and limits — taken from the table cards, never from “market averages”. 3. A real withdrawal test: minimum amount, method (card or crypto) and time from request to receipt. 4. Support: a test message in Russian with the response time measured. 5. The bonus — taken from the promotion page; the baccarat wagering contribution — from the bonus terms, with the clause quoted.

Where the Odds Figures Come From

Baseline figures are for 8 decks: house edge 1.06% on Banker, 1.24% on Player, 14.44% on Tie (8:1 payout). The 1- and 6-deck values are cross-checked against Wizard of Odds (baccarat basics); a dated screenshot is kept in the editorial archive. Perfect basic strategy in blackjack (6–8 decks, 3:2) leaves about 0.5% house edge.

How the Score Is Assembled

The final score sums six weighted criteria: bonus and baccarat contribution — 25%; limits and live tables — 25%; withdrawal speed — 20%; support — 10%; payments — 10%; mobile and lobby — 10%. Each is scored 0–10 and rounded to one decimal.

How Often Things Change

The ranking refreshes monthly, with the date in the section header. Every check date is logged; “Updated” moves only with the content.

Whether Affiliate Money Touches Reviews

It touches neither scores nor cons: cons remain mandatory for all, the leader included. It affects buttons only.

How Mistakes Get Fixed

Spotted an error? Write with “Error” in the subject; confirmed errors are corrected within five business days and dated.