Game values such as RTP and volatility are published only when a primary source confirms them, and each confirmed field carries a verified badge. Provider profiles use the provider's own documentation and regulator registers. Operator profiles are scored against seven recorded criteria, including whether licence claims can be checked on a regulator's public register. Scores are not recommendations, and data is rechecked on a fixed schedule.
On this page
What this methodology covers
KiraBet publishes three kinds of structured profile: games, providers and operators. Each follows the rules below.
The general sourcing rules in our editorial policy apply throughout. This page explains how they are applied to data.
Game data
Fields we record
| Field | What it means | Accepted sources |
|---|---|---|
| RTP | The theoretical return to player percentage published for the game | Provider game page, rules or help file |
| Volatility | The provider's own rating of how results are distributed | Provider game page or documentation |
| Release date | Date the provider released the game, with its precision (day, month or year) | Provider announcement or game page |
| Reels, rows, paylines or ways | The game grid and how wins are formed | Provider game page or rules |
| Maximum win | The largest win the provider states is possible, usually as a multiple of the stake | Provider game page or rules |
| Features | Mechanics such as free spins, multipliers or tumbling symbols | Provider game page or rules |
Verification rules
- A value is published only when we have found it in a source we opened. If we cannot confirm it, the field stays blank.
- A verified badge appears next to an individual field when the value matches a primary source: the provider's own documentation or a regulator. Badges are per field, not per game.
- Values found only in secondary sources, such as third-party databases, are not published as verified.
- If the provider's documents disagree with each other, we use the most recent provider document and add a note.
- We do not derive volatility or RTP from our own play. Short sessions cannot measure either.
Why RTP can differ between operators
The RTP in our database is the figure the provider publishes for the game. It may not be the version running at a particular site.
Providers often release several RTP versions of the same game, and the casino chooses which one to run1. For example, Hacksaw Gaming's page for one of its slots lists four RTP options: 96.38%, 94.55%, 92.33% and 88.42%2.
Where a provider lists more than one version, our profile says so. Under Great Britain's technical standards, information about the likelihood of winning, including the average theoretical RTP, must be easily available before a customer commits to gamble3. The in-game rules screen is therefore the place to check which version is in use.
Our guide to what RTP means explains the figure in more detail.
Provider profiles
Provider profiles record the company's founding year, headquarters, product categories, platforms and licences.
- Licences and certifications are listed only if we have confirmed them on a regulator's register or on the provider's own website, and each one links to its source.
- Company history comes from the provider's own publications, company reports or reputable news.
- We describe notable games factually. We do not use superlatives unless a source supports them.
Operator profiles
Operator profiles in the casino directory and reviews section are built from information the operator publishes and from independent registers. We do not open accounts, deposit money or gamble to produce them.
A profile does not mean that an operator is legal, licensed or available in any particular country. For the Maldives, see Maldives casino laws.
The seven criteria
| Criterion | What we record | How we check it |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing information | Licence holder, regulator and licence number as displayed by the operator | Matched against the regulator's public register where one exists |
| Ownership transparency | Legal entity name, registered address and parent company | Operator documents and official company or licence registers |
| Terms clarity | Whether terms are easy to find and whether key conditions are stated plainly | Reading the published terms and promotion rules |
| Responsible gambling tools | Availability of deposit limits, time-outs, self-exclusion and links to support | Operator's published information and help pages |
| Complaint handling | A published complaints procedure, timescales and any named dispute resolution body | Operator's published complaints policy |
| Data security information | A privacy policy naming the data controller and describing how data is protected | Operator's privacy and security pages |
| Payment and withdrawal terms | Whether limits, fees, processing times and verification steps are stated in advance | Operator's payment and withdrawal terms |
Some of these checks can be tied to public benchmarks. In Great Britain, for instance:
- The Gambling Commission's public register lets anyone search licensed businesses and see regulatory action taken against them4, and licensed businesses must display that they are licensed and link to that register5.
- The Malta Gaming Authority's register can be searched by licensee name, authorisation status, URL or gaming service6.
- The Competition and Markets Authority describes significant promotion conditions as including who is excluded, time limits, how to qualify, maximum stake size and wagering requirements7.
- Great Britain's technical standards require customers to be prompted to set a financial limit at registration or first deposit8.
- Gambling businesses licensed in Great Britain have 8 weeks to resolve a complaint, after which it can be taken to an alternative dispute resolution provider9.
These are reference points for what clear information looks like. They are not a claim that any operator is subject to those rules.
How scores are calculated
Each criterion is scored on the evidence recorded for it:
| Score | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 0 | Information not found |
| 1 | Information present but incomplete or unclear |
| 2 | Information present and clear |
| 3 | Information present, clear and confirmed against an independent source (for example, a licence found on a regulator's register) |
The profile score is the total across all seven criteria. Every criterion score is stored with a short evidence note, the source address and the date checked.
Editors cannot add or remove points for impressions, brand familiarity or commercial reasons. If there is not enough information to score a criterion, the profile shows it as not assessed rather than guessing.
A higher score means an operator publishes more complete and checkable information. It is not a recommendation to gamble with that operator.
What we do not score
We do not score bonus size, the number of games, visual design or anything that would reward promotional intensity.
How often data is rechecked
| Data | Recheck frequency |
|---|---|
| Operator licensing status | At least every three months, and before any profile update |
| Operator terms, tools, complaints and payment information | At least every six months |
| Provider profiles | At least every twelve months, or when the provider announces a material change |
| Game data | When the provider updates a game page, when a reader reports a discrepancy, and at least every twelve months |
Each profile shows when it was last checked. If you spot outdated data, please tell us through the contact page.