How We Rate Betting Sites

Our transparent methodology for independent operator evaluation

Every betting site reviewed on Viridistore is assessed using our proprietary 50-point evaluation framework developed by James Whitfield and the editorial team. Below, we explain exactly what we test, how we score it, and why each factor matters to real users.

1. Licensing & Security (15 points)

The most important factor in any operator review is regulatory compliance. We verify:

An operator without a valid UKGC licence is automatically excluded from our listings.

2. Withdrawal Speed & Payment Methods (12 points)

We test deposit and withdrawal processing using real accounts. We assess:

3. Odds Quality & Market Depth (10 points)

We compare odds across major sporting events using a standardised basket of markets:

4. Bonuses & Promotions (8 points)

Welcome bonuses and ongoing promotions are evaluated on real value, not headline numbers:

5. User Experience & Mobile (8 points)

We test each platform on desktop and mobile (iOS and Android):

6. Customer Support (4 points)

7. Responsible Gambling Tools (3 points)

Score Calculation

All 50 points are totalled and converted to a score out of 10.0. Operators scoring below 6.0 are not recommended. Operators scoring 9.0+ earn our "Top Rated" badge. Scores are reviewed quarterly or when significant changes occur at an operator.

Have questions about our methodology? See our affiliate disclosure to understand how commercial relationships are kept separate from editorial scoring. For individual reviewer credentials, see the Author page.