Editorial Policy

3witchpots.org is an editorial review platform. These guidelines document transparently how our testing procedures work, how ratings are created, how corrections are handled, and how we manage affiliate commissions. We understand them as a commitment to our readers.

Editorial Independence

We report on slot games and online casinos in the UK market. Our reporting aims for useful information over marketing aesthetics, concrete numbers over value judgments, methodological rigour over marketing rhetoric. Shortcomings are named, not downplayed.

Editorial Team

All tests are conducted by a permanent editorial team with more than 14 years of combined professional experience in iGaming. Reviews are authored and published with verifiable author biography. Freelance writers, AI-generated content without editorial oversight, and sponsored posts are excluded.

Casino Testing Procedure

Every casino recommended on 3witchpots.org undergoes the following verification steps:

  1. License verification. The stated license number is verified with the issuing regulator (UK Gambling Commission, Malta Gaming Authority, Curaçao eGaming, etc.).
  2. Real-money registration. Account creation including KYC verification; processing time is documented.
  3. Deposit. A minimum of £100 via at least two different payment methods.
  4. Game test. At least 200 rounds of 3 Witch Pots or similar slot games at various bet levels.
  5. Withdrawal test. At least three withdrawals with different amounts via different payment methods.
  6. Support test. Inquiries via live chat and email with documented response time and answer quality.

A casino is only listed after successful completion of all steps. Listings are reviewed at least twice yearly and corrected or removed if necessary.

Rating System

Casino and game ratings follow a structured 47-point audit that is converted to an overall grade using the following weightings:

  • Payout speed: 25 per cent
  • License transparency: 20 per cent
  • Bonus fairness (wagering, game weighting, max-bet clauses): 20 per cent
  • Customer service: 15 per cent
  • Game selection: 10 per cent
  • App and usability: 10 per cent

The resulting score of 0-100 is mapped to a 5-star scale. Providers scoring less than 70 points are not included in our recommendation list.

Affiliate Transparency

Part of our revenue comes from affiliate commissions. If a user clicks on one of our recommendation links and subsequently makes a deposit with the corresponding provider, we receive a one-time or revenue-based fee. This compensation does not influence inclusion in the recommendation list or the order of listings.

  • Casinos do not pay for a listing or favourable placement.
  • The order results exclusively from the 47-point audit.
  • Providers with higher commission rates receive no preferential treatment.
  • Affiliate relationships are marked in the footer and inline where appropriate.

Fact-checking

Numerical data in our articles are verified before publication:

  • RTP values: From official developer documentation, cross-checked against iTech Labs or eCOGRA certificates where available.
  • Bonus terms: Taken from each casino's terms and conditions at publication time. Since providers can adjust terms at short notice, we recommend verification before any deposit.
  • License data: Verified with the issuing regulator.

Corrections and Updates

If a statement proves to be inaccurate, we correct the article promptly. Significant content changes are documented with an update note at the article footer. Incorrect factual claims are corrected, not silently removed. Comments can be directed to the editorial team at any time: [email protected].

Our stance on responsible gambling

Gambling is entertainment, not a business model for the individual player. This position is reflected in our articles: we avoid 'get rich' rhetoric, point out risks of addiction, and link to support services in every article and in the footer. For those needing help: National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133 (free and anonymous). BeGambleAware and GamCare also provide support.

What we do not do

  • No 'guaranteed strategies' that ignore the mathematical expected-value principle.
  • No promotion of unlicensed casinos or so-called 'predictor' applications.
  • No promo codes whose value we have not already verified.
  • No paid articles without visible marking.
  • No test verdicts without an actual test performed.

Methodological Updates

These guidelines are reviewed annually and adapted to market developments, regulatory changes, and our own methodological findings. The current version is available on this page.

Last updated: July 2026