One Analyst. Open Formula. 38 Markets.
I score every casino across six pillars: licensing, bonus terms, payout speed, payment methods, UX, and player reviews. The formula is public - weights, inputs, everything. Scores refresh monthly. Rankings are never paid. When the data shifts, the rating follows.
Why I Built an Audit Platform Instead of Another Affiliate Blog
- Rankings track commission contracts
- Unverifiable expert opinions
- Single template copied across regions
- Scores adjust when partnership terms shift
- Affiliate links hidden in disclaimers
- No published methodology or scoring breakdown
- Stale snapshots and recycled listicles
- Rankings output by an open, reproducible formula
- Every input is measurable and disclosed
- 38 markets, each with locale-specific scoring rules
- Scores refresh when the underlying data changes
- All affiliate relationships disclosed up front
- 6-pillar methodology with published weights
- Database re-scraped and re-scored monthly
Independence
Affiliate revenue pays for hosting and scraping infrastructure, but cannot alter the ranking algorithm. Commercial deals and scoring logic are separated by code architecture, not just by policy.
Transparency
The methodology is published. Data sources are listed. Formula weights are documented. If I cannot reproduce how a score was calculated, it does not ship.
Data-First
I designed the scoring model. After that, the formula runs itself. There is no manual override - my personal view of an operator has no bearing on its rank.
One founder. Open methodology. No editorial team.
I build the scrapers, review every casino personally, and maintain the scoring system. No staff, no freelancers, no committee. Every rating comes from one person applying one consistent rulebook - published, verifiable, and never influenced by advertising dollars.
Markus Halvorsen
From Discovery to Monthly Scores - How Every Casino Rating Gets Built
I write the formula and investigate edge cases. Scripts handle the data collection, run the math, and push new scores live monthly.
Discovery & License Verification
Crawlers surface new operators across 38 markets. I verify each license against public regulator databases, trace corporate ownership, and check for sanctions or revocations before the brand enters the catalog.
Automated Data Collection
Scrapers pull from public APIs, regulator filings, payment processor endpoints, and game provider catalogs. Thousands of data points refresh monthly - no manual transcription, no stale snapshots.
Formula Execution
Raw data gets normalized, weighted across the 6 pillars, then fed into the scoring engine. The formula determines every rank - I never adjust scores by hand, and no affiliate agreement can shift the order.
Founder Review
I investigate anomalies, validate edge cases, and write the context that explains what the numbers mean. I document what the data shows - I do not alter the score itself.
Publication & Monitoring
A Celery job publishes refreshed ratings monthly. Automated monitors flag sudden changes in license status or payout performance and alert me when immediate re-evaluation is required.
Six principles driving every review
These aren't guidelines-they're built into the system. Every score, every ranking, every warning on this site follows these rules.
Rankings can't be purchased
No casino can pay for a better position. We earn affiliate commissions, but the scoring formula alone determines rankings-no amount of money changes the order.
Algorithm drives rankings, not subjective opinion
I set the criteria and select trusted data sources. From there, the scoring system runs automatically-no manual adjustments, no gut feelings, no special treatment for anyone.
Designed for Canadians choosing where to play
Every factor we measure, every predatory term we flag, every comparison tool we build exists to help Canadian players make informed decisions-not to promote casino brands.
Complete methodology available for anyone to verify
My scoring logic is fully documented and public. I cite all data sources. Every calculation step is published. Anyone can verify my work or reproduce a rating using the same inputs.
Ratings refresh monthly
Outdated scores mislead players. My system recalculates every casino rating monthly based on current licensing status, payout speeds, CAD support, Interac availability, and terms analysis.
Errors documented and fixed publicly
When I get something wrong or my system fails, I document the issue and the correction in my public changelog. Reader-reported corrections are tracked the same way.
How the Scoring System Stays Independent from Affiliate Income
The database structure and workflow safeguards that keep casino ratings completely separate from the affiliate partnerships that fund this site.
There's no sales team pushing for better rankings. CasinoScraper is a one-person operation. The scoring engine pulls exclusively from audit data tables - affiliate information lives in a completely separate schema that the formula can't access.
The scoring formula applies identical weights and audit criteria to every casino in our database. No brand gets special parameters, manual score adjustments, or preferential treatment - regardless of whether we have an affiliate deal with them.
When you use certain links on this site, I earn a commission - and this is disclosed on every page. Affiliate partnerships determine whether I get paid; they have zero impact on a casino's score or where it appears in rankings.
Operators can submit factual corrections - like an updated licence number or a newly added payment method such as Interac. Every submission gets verified manually before entering the database. Score changes and rank adjustments aren't available for purchase or request.
Six pillars. Public formula. One analyst scoring every casino.
I evaluate each casino across six dimensions using published weights and verified data. This block summarizes the model - complete audit logic, flag definitions, and source documentation are available on the methodology page.
Trust & Licensing
Regulatory jurisdiction, operator history, automated terms-of-service scans for problematic clauses, live support response testing.
Payout Speed
Measured withdrawal times from actual transaction data - Interac e-Transfer and instant payouts score higher than delayed bank transfers.
Fair Bonuses
Real bonus value after wagering requirements, maximum cashout caps, and restrictive terms are factored into the calculation.
Player Reviews
Aggregated feedback from Trustpilot, AskGamblers, Canadian forums, and other public channels where genuine players share experiences.
Payment Convenience
Payment variety - Interac, crypto, cards, e-wallets - plus CAD support, deposit minimums, and withdrawal limit policies.
UX & Mobile
Page load performance, navigation design, mobile responsiveness, and whether the platform actually works under real-world conditions.
One inbox. One analyst.
CasinoScraper is a solo operation. Player complaints, scoring disputes, operator submissions, press inquiries, research requests - everything lands in one inbox, and I handle each message personally. Most replies go out within 24 hours. Send the casino URL and a clear description of what you need (or your deadline and story angle if you're press), and I'll respond with what the data shows.
Players, operators, journalists, researchers - same address for everything. Spotted a scoring error, found a predatory clause the TOS scan missed, know of a casino not yet in the catalogue, have a formula question, need an on-record quote for publication - I read and reply to each message personally. Include the casino URL and describe the specific issue so I can pull the relevant data. If you're working on a story, include your deadline and the angle you're covering.
Send an emailinfo@casinoscraper.comHow CasinoScraper Works
One auditor. Public formula. Position never for sale.