How we rate and review slot sites

by Pavlos Sideris Last updated: 14 Jul 2025

At Slot Gods, we have an exacting and detailed review process to ensure that the slot sites on our website offer value across all key areas.

Safety and security come first – all slot sites we list are licensed by reputable international regulators and have undergone the required audit processes.

What we look at

Our review team considers each slot site against a range of criteria, scoring each out of 5. It’s not just an arbitrary score – the reviewer will explain the rationale behind each rating. All reviews on Slot Gods are honest, unbiased and without any external influence. If a slot site falls short of expectations, we’ll say so.

Games

We look at games first. Then we start to delve into different aspects of the site. As we’ve often said, a good-looking slot site doesn't necessarily mean it will host the best games.

Most slot sites differ, and no two slot players are the same – so catering for everyone is almost impossible. Some sites prioritise games enjoyed by casual players, whereas others focus on cutting-edge games aimed at the more experienced. We want to see:

A decent number of the most popular slots
Different genres featured
Balance in terms of the number and range of developers represented
Different games – live casino games, scratchcards, bingo etc.

We rate and review hundreds of slot sites and slots, but only recommend those that meet or exceed our exacting criteria. The Slot Gods website is a ‘no crap’ zone!

Design & usability

A slot site’s ‘look’ is the first thing we, as players, take in. And that old saying is true: you only have one chance to make a first impression. It’s important that a slot site looks good. Aesthetics tell us immediately whether or not you can take the site seriously; it tells us how much effort the operator has put into making the experience pleasurable. We want to know:

Does it have a specific theme or target audience it is catering for?
Does it attract attention and engage players?
Are there any new or innovative features?
Are there any spelling, punctuation or grammatical errors in the content?
Are there any poor quality or broken images?

Appearance isn’t everything

We also factor-in usability.

Is it easy to navigate?
Can we easily and quickly find what we're looking for?
Does it have game search filters?
Is the slot site logically organised?

Performing well on mobile is no longer a nice-to-have, it’s a must-have. And if we can't find our way around easily, we will leave – so an intuitive user interface is a must.

Design and usability are major factors when it comes to what constitutes a good slot site.

An example of useful game search filters and options

Promotions, bonuses & rewards

Next we look into offers and promotions at the slot site.:

Are there regular promotions? For example, some casinos have three weekly promotions.
Does it reward loyalty – such as a cashback scheme to reward loyal players?
Do the promotions offer value, and are the rewards achievable?

Terms and conditions

We also look closely at the slot site’s offers when it comes to terms and conditions (T&Cs). Are they fair? Justified? T&Cs are unavoidable, but overly restrictive or dishonest ones are. If we suspect a site has engineered its T&Cs in a way to mislead players then it will get short shrift, and you won’t find it on Slot Gods. First and foremost we look out for players.

Player safety & security

You will only find reviews of licensed slots and slot sites on Slot Gods. This means:

You’re playing at a site licensed by an internationally-recognised regulatory body
Required player verification processes have been carried out
Player funds are protected

We only recommend regulator-approved slot sites.

Banking, fees & withdrawal speeds

There is no shortage of payment options, which are regulated and secure. Payment processing is a tightly controlled area with strict security standards.

Where slot sites differ in terms of banking, is with fees and withdrawal times. In our reviews we consider:
Deposit and withdrawal fees
Withdrawal processing times

Naturally, major findings will be included in reviews.

What do we like and dislike?

Faster withdrawal speeds will score higher
High fees and minimum deposit or withdrawal limits will get a lower score
Some players don't mind higher minimum deposit limits. However we ensure any such terms are communicated clearly in our reviews to avoid any unexpected surprises. It’s about transparency.

Customer support

Lastly, but equally important, we look at customer service and support.

Does the slot site have 24/7 live chat?
What other contact options are available?
How quickly do they respond?

An easily contactable slot site reassures us that if anything were to go wrong, there's a real life human being readily available to deal with the issue efficiently. It also indicates that the slot site cares about its customers. We don't take the site’s word for it though – we actually contact customer service to ensure they're competent and equipped to deal with our query.

Scores & overall rating

If the slot site has made it this far (many don't), we score it in each category to get an overall rating. A perfect 5/5 rating is almost impossible (we're pretty tough!) but we hope to be blown away one day... If a slot site fails in any single category, it won't make it onto Slot Gods.

A lower score in one area doesn't mean it hasn't scored highly in others, so referring to individual category scores might be useful. Every new slot site featured on Slot Gods is there for a reason. Our reviewers always give honest and unbiased opinions on a slot site and back that up with facts in order to provide solid, objective and accurate information.

Take some time to read our reviews in depth to ensure a slot site meets your requirements, as some areas, particularly games and promotions boil down to personal preference.

Final thoughts

Our reviewers are slots enthusiasts – albeit with a discerning eye. In writing for Slot Gods they want to share their knowledge and enthusiasm by helping you find the best slots sites to play at, and the best games to play. They will help you find out what to look for as well as what to look out for.