Key takeaways
- 9 terms.
- Each used on this site.
A to Z
- Award
- Our name for a win on one stated measure.
- Category score
- A mark out of ten for one aspect of a casino.
- Desk-based
- Assessed from published information, not real accounts.
- House edge
- The share of stakes a game keeps over time.
- Overall score
- A mark out of five combining the categories.
- RTP
- Return to player: what a game pays back over time.
- Tie-break
- The stated fact used to separate equal scores.
- Wagering
- The stakes required before bonus winnings are cash.
- Weight
- How much a category counts in a ranking.
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Scores are desk-based: they draw on each casino's published terms, the public register and recent independent reviews, not on real-money accounts. Where scores tie we say so and name the tie-break. Offer terms dated 5 October 2026. How we score. 18+. Free help: 0808 8020 133 or safer gambling.
Frequently asked questions
What is a tie-break?
The fact used to separate equal scores.
What is a category score?
A mark out of ten for one aspect.
What does desk-based mean?
Not tested with real accounts.
What is a weight?
How much a category counts.