One Analyst. Clear Method. 38 Markets.
I score every casino across six core pillars: licensing, bonus terms, payout speed, payment methods, user experience, and player feedback. The formula is completely transparent – weights, inputs, the lot. Scores are refreshed monthly. Rankings are never influenced by payment. When the data changes, so does the rating.
Why I Built an Audit Platform Instead of Another Affiliate Site
- Rankings track commission contracts
- Unverifiable expert opinions
- Single template copied across regions
- Scores adjust when partnership terms shift
- Affiliate links buried in disclaimers
- No published methodology or scoring breakdown
- Stale snapshots and recycled listicles
- Rankings generated by an open, reproducible formula
- Every data point is measurable and fully disclosed
- 38 markets, each with locally-tailored scoring rules
- Scores update automatically when data changes
- All affiliate relationships disclosed upfront
- 6-pillar methodology with published weightings
- Database re-scraped and re-scored every month
Independence
Affiliate revenue pays for hosting and scraping infrastructure, but can't 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 can't reproduce how a score was calculated, it doesn't ship.
Data-First
I designed the scoring model. After that, the formula runs itself. There's no manual override - my personal view of an operator has no bearing on its rank.
One person. 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 following one published ruleset - transparent, reproducible, and never influenced by commercial partnerships or paid placements.
Markus Halvorsen
From Discovery to Monthly Ratings - How Every Casino Score Is Built
I write the formula and investigate unusual cases. Scripts handle the data collection, run the calculations, and push fresh scores live each month.
Discovery & Licence Verification
Crawlers identify new operators across 38 markets. I verify each licence against public regulator databases, trace corporate ownership, and check for sanctions or revocations before the brand enters our catalogue.
Automated Data Collection
Scrapers pull from public APIs, regulator filings, payment processor endpoints, and game provider catalogues. Thousands of data points refresh monthly - no manual transcription, no outdated snapshots.
Formula Execution
Raw data gets normalised, weighted across the 6 pillars, then fed into the scoring engine. The formula determines every rank - I never adjust scores manually, 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 don't alter the score itself.
Publication & Monitoring
Refreshed ratings are published monthly. Automated monitors flag sudden changes in licence status or payout performance and alert me when immediate re-evaluation is needed.
Six principles behind every review
These rules are embedded in everything we do. Every score, every ranking, every warning on this site is driven by them.
Rankings can't be purchased
No casino can pay for a better position. Whilst affiliate commissions keep the lights on, the formula alone determines the order - money doesn't shift the rankings one bit.
The formula controls rankings, not personal judgement
I set the weights and select the data sources. After that, the scoring system runs automatically - no manual adjustments, no subjective calls, no special treatment for anyone.
Built for Irish players choosing where to play
Every weight in the formula, every dodgy clause flagged in the terms, every tool on this platform exists to help you make an informed choice - not to promote any particular casino.
Full methodology published, open to verification
The scoring logic is documented and publicly available. Data sources are clearly named. Calculation steps are laid out. Anyone can verify my work or recreate a rating using the same inputs.
Every rating recalculated monthly
Outdated scores do players no favours. The system recalculates every casino rating monthly based on current licence status, documented withdrawal processing times, and terms and conditions snapshots.
Errors logged and fixed publicly
When a score is incorrect or a scraper fails, I document the issue and the fix in a public changelog. Reader corrections are tracked and addressed the same way.
How Our Formula Stays Independent from Affiliate Revenue
The database structure and workflow safeguards that keep casino scores completely separate from the affiliate links that fund this platform.
There's no sales team here to push for ranking changes. I run CasinoScraper on my own. The scoring system draws exclusively from audit data tables - affiliate information lives in a completely separate schema that the scoring formula cannot access.
The formula applies identical pillar weights and audit criteria to every casino listed here. No operator receives adjusted parameters, score boosts, or manual tweaks - whether they have an affiliate agreement with us or not.
I earn commission when you click certain links - this is disclosed clearly on every page. Affiliate status determines whether I receive payment; it has absolutely no influence on a casino's score or catalogue position.
Casinos may submit factual corrections - a new licence number, an updated payment method, EUR support details. I verify every submission manually before updating the database. Score adjustments and rank changes cannot be requested or purchased.
Six pillars. Open formula. One analyst scoring every Irish casino.
Every casino is scored across six dimensions using published weights and verifiable data. This block summarises the model - full audit logic, flag definitions, and source links are available on the methodology page.
Trust & Licensing
Regulatory authority checks, operator history, automated T&C scans for unfair clauses, and live support response testing.
Payout Speed
Measured withdrawal times from real transaction data - instant EUR payouts score higher than multi-day bank processing.
Fair Bonuses
Actual bonus value after factoring in wagering requirements, maximum cashout caps, and restrictive terms that reduce value.
Player Reviews
Aggregated feedback from Trustpilot, AskGamblers, forum discussions, and other public channels where genuine players share experiences.
Payment Flexibility
Method variety - Revolut, cards, PayPal, e-wallets - alongside EUR deposit minimums and withdrawal ceiling policies.
UX & Mobile
Page load times, navigation ease, mobile optimisation quality, and whether the interface works smoothly under real conditions.
One inbox. One real person.
CasinoScraper is a one-person operation. Player complaints, scoring queries, operator submissions, press enquiries, research requests - everything comes to one inbox, and I respond to 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 get back to you with what the data shows.
Players, operators, journalists, researchers - same address for everything. Scoring error, dodgy clause the TOS scan missed, casino not yet in the catalogue, formula question, on-the-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 for Irish Players
One independent reviewer. Transparent scoring. Rankings you can trust.