Editorial policy
How we research, write, check and correct every page on Best Slots UK, and how advertising is kept separate from our editorial judgement.
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Research standards behind every page
This editorial policy sets out how Best Slots UK researches, writes, checks and updates its pages. The short version: facts come from primary sources, anything that cannot be verified is left out, and every page is reviewed by an editor before it is published.
Primary sources come first. For slot games, that means the developer's published game sheet and the in-game help screen. For casinos, it means their own terms, help centres and cashier information. For licences and regulatory action, it means the Gambling Commission's public register, and for rules it means the Commission's own publications. Third-party summaries can point the team towards a fact, but they are not treated as proof of it.
Pages are written as researched explanation. We do not claim to have deposited, played, timed or tested anything, and we never invent statistics, quotes, user reviews or ratings. When a figure such as a game's release date, a payout time or a game count cannot be confirmed, the page says to check the casino or game directly rather than offering a guess.
How offers and licences are checked and dated
Offer descriptions are matched line by line against each casino's published terms: who qualifies, the minimum deposit or stake, spin value, eligible games, wagering, expiry, maximum bet and excluded payment methods. Key terms appear next to the headline offer, alongside 18+ and a reminder that terms apply. Nothing is called free unless its condition is stated beside it.
Licence details are checked on the Gambling Commission's public register: the licence holder's name, its account number, whether the licence is active and which domains it covers. Offer and licence information is dated when it is checked, so readers can see how current it is, and it is checked again whenever a page is updated or the team learns of a change.
| Item | Primary source | When it is rechecked |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome offers and key terms | The casino's published promotion terms | On every update and when terms change |
| Licence holder and account number | Gambling Commission public register | On every update and when ownership changes |
| Payment and withdrawal information | The casino's help centre and cashier pages | On every update |
| Slot RTP, volatility and max win | Developer game sheet and in-game help screen | When a new version or correction is published |
| UK rules | Gambling Commission publications | When a rule is announced or takes effect |
How slot figures are verified
Each slot review shows the developer, RTP, volatility, layout, ways to win, max win and release date, but only the figures that have been confirmed from the developer's own material. Volatility labels follow the developer's scale. Max win is given as a multiple of the stake, as published.
RTP needs particular care. Most slots are produced in several RTP versions, and the developer usually publishes the default or highest one. An operator is allowed to run one of the lower settings, and nothing in the artwork or features gives that away. Over £500 of total stakes, that two-point difference raises the theoretical cost from £20 to £30. Reviews therefore give the published figure and tell readers to check the game's help screen, which always shows the version actually running. The guide to slot RTP versions explains this in full.
How scores work and how we stay independent
Scores are given only to the slots and slot sites the site reviews in full, using criteria published on how we rate. Slot site scores look at factors such as licensing, offer terms, payment and withdrawal information, support and safer gambling tools. No one can pay for a score, a ranking or a favourable mention.
Best Slots UK is funded by affiliate commission: when a reader joins one of the five casinos we work with through the site, we may be paid. That relationship is disclosed in full in our advertiser disclosure. It does not change the facts on a page, and brands we do not work with are described neutrally without scores, criticism or links.
Our responsible gambling commitments
Slots are presented as paid entertainment, never as a way to earn money or solve financial problems, and pages say plainly that losses are likely over time. The site does not use pressure or urgency, does not glamorise winning and does not write for or appeal to under-18s. Offers are described only with their key terms, and every mention carries 18+ and a reminder that terms apply.
Pages about problem gambling, self-exclusion, limits and support contain no offers and no links to promotions. Across the site, deposit limits, time-outs, reality checks and GAMSTOP are presented as useful tools rather than afterthoughts, and readers are pointed to free help: the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133, GamCare and NHS gambling clinics. Our safer gambling page and the guide to gambling support services in the UK bring these together.
Use of AI in drafting
Some pages are drafted with the help of AI tools. Every AI-assisted draft is reviewed by our editors before publication. Editors check figures against their sources, remove anything that cannot be verified, rewrite unclear or generic passages and review the page against UK advertising and gambling rules. AI is never used to fabricate testing, experiences, reviews or statistics, and a page is held to the same standard whoever or whatever produced its first draft.
Corrections policy and how often pages are updated
Mistakes happen, and we would rather hear about them than leave them in place. Anyone can report an error through the contact page. Each report is checked against the original source; if the page is wrong, it is corrected promptly and the change is recorded. Errors affecting offer terms, licence details or UK rules are dealt with first, because they can mislead readers about what they are signing up to.
Pages are also updated without a report. Offer pages are revisited when partner terms change, slot reviews when a developer publishes a new version or a correction, and rule-related pages when the Gambling Commission announces or brings in a change, such as the 10x wagering cap from 19 January 2026 or the stake limits of £5 and £2 per spin introduced in 2025. Each page shows when it was last updated.
- A change or reported error is logged against the page.
- The team checks the claim against the primary source.
- The page is corrected or updated and reviewed by an editor.
- The update date on the page is changed so readers can see it is current.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Best Slots UK get its slot figures?
From the developer's published game sheets and the game's own help screen. Those sources give the RTP, volatility, layout, ways to win and max win that appear at the top of each review. When a figure cannot be confirmed from the developer's material, it is left out. Because casinos can run lower RTP versions of the same game, reviews also remind readers to check the help screen at their casino, which shows the live figure. The guide on how to find a slot's RTP explains where to look.
Why might a casino show a lower RTP than your review?
Developers often build one game at several return levels and let each operator pick. Our reviews quote the developer's published figure, normally its default or top setting, while an individual casino can legitimately run a setting a few points below it. The game looks identical, yet over many spins the lower version costs more. On £500 of total stakes, the difference between 96% and 94% is £10 of theoretical cost. Always check the RTP in the game's help screen before playing. Our slot RTP guide explains the maths.
Does affiliate commission affect your content?
It funds the site, but it does not change the facts or the scoring method. Best Slots UK may be paid when readers join one of the five casinos we work with, and that is disclosed in our advertiser disclosure. Offer descriptions must match each casino's published terms exactly, scores follow the published criteria, and no one can pay for a rating. Brands we do not work with are profiled neutrally, without scores or links, so readers can compare them on licensing and ownership facts.
Are AI tools used to write Best Slots UK pages?
AI tools assist with some first drafts, and editors review every one of those drafts before it is published. The review covers accuracy, clarity and compliance: figures are checked against primary sources, anything unverifiable is removed and the page is read against UK gambling advertising rules. AI is never used to invent testing, personal experience, reviews or statistics. The same publication standard applies to every page, whatever produced the first draft. If you spot something that looks wrong, the contact page is the fastest way to tell us.
How quickly are errors corrected?
Reported errors are checked against the original source as soon as possible, and confirmed mistakes are corrected promptly. Errors in offer terms, licence details and UK rules take priority, because they could mislead readers about what they are signing up to or what the law allows. Once a page is corrected, an editor reviews it and its update date changes. Please include the page address and, if you can, the source of the correct information when you report a problem. The editorial team page explains who handles corrections.
Why do some pages carry no offers at all?
Because some topics should never be mixed with promotion. Pages about problem gambling, self-exclusion, deposit limits and support carry no offers and no links to bonus pages, so readers looking for help are not shown reasons to keep playing. Many explainer pages carry no offers either, because the subject does not call for one. Where offers do appear, they come only from the five casinos we work with and are described with their key terms, 18+ and a reminder that terms apply. Our safer gambling page lists free support.