The casinos we review should be licensed by a well-respected authority in the industry. This often includes the Malta Gaming Authority, but there are other legitimate regulatory bodies around the world, such as the British Gambling Commission and the Curaçao Gaming Control Board.
In addition to a valid license, online casinos must be independently regulated. This is often done by the licensing board in question. Outside regulation ensures that important rules designed to protect players are followed without personal interests in the casino in question overruling them.
Finally, we believe that casinos must be securely designed in order to perfect the player experience. Users should be able to visit their favorite online casino without worrying about the safety of their personal data, so we look for elements such as valid SSL encryption when rating providers.