How we rate: licence first, then how the bonus actually reads

1. UKGC licence

If an operator cannot show a Great Britain licence from the Gambling Commission, it does not appear in our showcase. That filter alone removes most offshore noise.

2. Welcome offer type

We classify the structure: cash match, free spins package, hybrid, or multi-product welcome that spans sports and casino. We do not crown a “best bonus” by headline size alone.

3. Wagering clarity

Can a careful reader find the multiplier, eligible games, max bet while wagering, and expiry without digging through five pop-ups? Clearer pages score better on this axis than flashy but vague ones.

4. Game range & studios

Depth of slots and tables, plus whether major studios (for example Evolution for live, or well-known slot houses) are present. A smaller lobby can still rate well if it is coherent.

5. Live casino

Table variety, studio quality and how easy live games are to find on mobile. Brands built from betting shops often invest heavily here; niche casinos may keep it lighter.

6. Mobile & apps

We note mobile-web polish and whether a native app is commonly available for UK users. Store availability can change; we describe the pattern, not a permanent app-store score.

7. Customer support

Channels advertised (chat, email, help centre) and whether help is reachable without an account maze. We do not invent response-time statistics.

8. Overall usability

Navigation, account tools such as limits, and whether offer pages conflict with each other. Usability ties back to our spine: fair, readable terms beat clever marketing copy.

Independence

Silver Courtyard Top is affiliate-funded. Commercial relationships can influence which brands we have tracking links for, but licensing and the criteria above still gate every listing. Verdicts are editorial judgements, and they can change when products or terms change.

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