How evidence becomes a published verdict

3witchpots.org uses a documented review workflow. This page records the checks behind a casino or game assessment, how numerical scores are assembled, how commercial links are disclosed and what happens when evidence changes.

Independence rule

Coverage focuses on UK slots and casino operators. A useful limitation carries more weight than polished sales language; measurable evidence carries more weight than a broad adjective. Material weaknesses remain in the report rather than being softened for presentation.

Who prepares the work

The standing editorial team records more than 14 years of combined iGaming experience. Each article identifies its author and links to a biography that can be checked. Freelance copy, unsupervised AI output and undisclosed sponsored articles are outside the publication standard.

Casino verification sequence

Before an operator appears as a recommendation on 3witchpots.org, the following evidence is collected:

  1. Regulatory record The declared licence and number are checked in the issuing register, including the UK Gambling Commission, Malta Gaming Authority or relevant Curaçao authority.
  2. Account and identity process Registration and KYC are completed and the observed processing time is logged.
  3. Funding check The stated protocol uses at least £100 across no fewer than two payment methods.
  4. Game-session record The protocol calls for at least 200 rounds of 3 Witch Pots or a comparable slot, divided across several stake sizes.
  5. Cash-out evidence At least three withdrawals of different sizes and through different routes are documented.
  6. Support sample Questions are sent through live chat and email; response time, completeness and practical usefulness are recorded.

An operator is listed only after the sequence is completed. Each listing is scheduled for review at least twice per year and is amended or removed when the evidence no longer supports it.

From checklist to rating

Casino and game scores begin with a 47-point audit. The result is converted using the category weights below:

  • Observed withdrawal speed 25 per cent
  • Clarity and verification of the licence 20 per cent
  • Bonus conditions, including wagering, game contribution and maximum-bet clauses 20 per cent
  • Quality of customer support 15 per cent
  • Breadth and relevance of games 10 per cent
  • Application and general usability 10 per cent

The 0-100 output is translated to a five-star presentation. A provider below 70 points does not enter the recommendation set.

Commercial relationship record

Revenue can come from affiliate arrangements. Following a marked operator link and later depositing may produce either a fixed acquisition payment or a revenue-linked fee for the publisher. The fee is not an input into inclusion or ordering.

  • An operator cannot buy a place or a positive conclusion.
  • The published order is derived from the 47-point audit.
  • A higher commission rate does not move an operator upward.
  • Commercial links are disclosed in context and in the site footer where relevant.

Fact-source hierarchy

Numbers receive a source check before publication:

  • Game RTP starts with developer documentation and, where available, is compared with an iTech Labs or eCOGRA certificate.
  • Promotion conditions are read from the operator's terms at the recorded publication time. Because terms can change quickly, readers are told to check again before any payment.
  • Licence information is checked against the register maintained by the named regulator.

Corrections ledger

An inaccurate statement is amended promptly. A material change receives an update note near the article footer, and the correction replaces the wrong assertion rather than simply hiding that it existed. Evidence or correction requests can be sent to: [email protected].

Safer-gambling position

Gambling is treated as paid entertainment, not as an income plan. Articles avoid 'get rich' framing, state addiction risks and provide support routes. The National Gambling Helpline is listed as 0808 8020 133, with free and anonymous support; BeGambleAware and GamCare are also referenced.

Excluded practices

  • No guaranteed-system claim that ignores mathematical expected value.
  • No promotion of an unlicensed operator or a supposed predictor app.
  • No code described as valuable before its terms have been checked.
  • No paid article without an obvious label.
  • No test verdict where the stated test record does not exist.

Reviewing the method itself

The policy receives an annual review covering regulation, operator practice and lessons from completed audits. The current version remains published on this URL.

Method version: July 2026

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