Last updated: June 2026 — Gruff Mitchell, Baddayonline
```htmlAt Baddayonline.info, every casino review you read has been personally researched, tested, and written by Gruff Mitchell. This page explains exactly how that process works, what criteria we measure, and how we arrive at every score you see published on this site. We believe you deserve to know the thinking behind our ratings before you rely on them to make real decisions with real money.
Our focus is entirely on casinos not on GamStop serving players in Great Britain. This is a specialist niche that requires specialist knowledge, and our methodology reflects that. We do not copy scores from other sites, accept pre-written operator content, or publish a review without completing the full testing process described below.
Before anything else, Gruff Mitchell investigates the operator behind the casino. This includes identifying which jurisdiction issued the licence, looking into the parent company's history, and checking whether the operator has faced regulatory action in any market. Sites with a history of serious misconduct are rejected at this stage and do not receive a full review.
Gruff creates a genuine player account using personal details. A real-money deposit is made using commonly available payment methods. This step is non-negotiable. We do not review a site from the outside only. Testing the actual deposit flow, verifying limits, and checking how the cashier behaves under real conditions is essential to an honest review.
Where a welcome bonus is available, it is claimed under standard conditions. Gruff reads the full terms and conditions, attempts to meet wagering requirements, and records the experience. We pay close attention to contribution rates, time limits, maximum bet rules, and withdrawal caps — the details that determine whether a bonus has genuine value.
A representative sample of games across slots, table games, and live casino is played. We confirm the presence of certified RNG software, check whether providers are reputable, and assess the overall variety and quality of the library available to GB players.
A withdrawal request is submitted and tracked. Processing times, any fees applied, and the ease of the verification process are all recorded. We note which methods are available, whether e-wallets and cards commonly used in the UK are supported, and how clearly the casino communicates its payment policies.
Gruff contacts the support team through at least two channels — typically live chat and email — using scripted queries that range from straightforward to deliberately complex. Response speed, accuracy, and professionalism are all assessed and scored.
The site is accessed on a mobile browser and, where applicable, a dedicated app. Navigation, load times, game availability on mobile, and the mobile cashier experience are all evaluated separately from the desktop version.
All findings are collated and scored against the criteria below. Gruff writes the review in full, and the final score is calculated using the weighted system described on this page.
Each casino reviewed on Baddayonline.info is scored out of 10 in six categories. The overall score is a weighted average based on the importance of each category to a typical GB player using a non-GamStop site.
| Category | Weighting | What We Assess |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing and Safety | 25% | Licence issuer, operator reputation, responsible gambling tools, data security |
| Bonuses and Promotions | 20% | Bonus value, wagering requirements, terms fairness, ongoing promotions |
| Game Selection | 20% | Library size, software providers, live casino quality, game fairness certification |
| Payment Methods | 15% | Deposit and withdrawal options, processing times, fees, verification process |
| Customer Support | 10% | Availability, response speed, accuracy, channels offered |
| Mobile Experience | 10% | Mobile browser performance, app quality, game availability on mobile |
Every casino on this site receives an overall score between 1 and 10. Here is how to interpret those scores:
Casinos that fail basic licensing checks, display deceptive bonus terms, or refuse legitimate withdrawal requests during testing will not receive a published score. They are listed separately as sites we do not recommend.
Independence is the foundation of useful reviews. Gruff Mitchell operates Baddayonline.info independently and is not employed by, financially controlled by, or in an exclusive commercial arrangement with any casino operator reviewed on this site.
Where affiliate relationships exist — meaning we may earn a commission if a reader signs up through a link on this site — this never influences a review score. The following principles govern how we maintain editorial independence:
Our readers in Great Britain are looking for honest information about non-GamStop casinos. Providing anything less than that would make this site worthless. The methodology described on this page exists to ensure that every score on Baddayonline.info reflects genuine, independent testing by a real person — not marketing copy dressed up as a review.
If you have questions about how a specific casino was assessed, or if you have had an experience that contradicts our findings, you are welcome to get in touch. We take reader feedback