We’ve summarized the main points of our ranking system below. You’re welcome to use these excerpts individually if you wish to include them in separate posts.
Licensing & Regulatory Compliance
We only award the highest ratings to casino and betting sites that have a valid licence issued by the Curacao eGaming, Malta Gaming Authority, or UK Gambling Commission and that are in full compliance with India’s online gambling regulations.
Game & Betting Variety
We consider both the number and depth of slots, table, live‑dealer and India‑themed games for our casino rankings. We consider both the number and range of betting markets (i.e. the IPL, home and international leagues) for our betting rankings.
Indian‑Friendly Payment Methods
We look at the range of Indian payment methods and options such as UPI, Paytm, Google Pay, bank transfers, and e‑wallets for every casino and betting site we assess. Fast transactions and low charges earn us more bonus points.
Bonuses, Promotions & Wagering Terms
We also take into consideration welcome and ongoing promotional offers in addition to loyalty programmes when making our decisions. If the bonus is advertised in Indian Rupees (INR) and its wagering requirements are fair and easy to fulfill, this is also seen as a positive.
Mobile Compatibility & App Experience
We look at whether the casino or betting site is available as an Android and/or iOS app. If an app doesn’t exist, we assess the mobile responsiveness and performance of the site to check whether it provides a seamless experience on mobile and desktop devices.
Odds Quality & Market Depth
When it comes to cricket betting, we compare odds between the different operators and take into account whether the operator also offers a range of player performance (e.g., Top Batsman), match outcome, and overs markets.
Security & Fair Play
We consider the security level of a site, which is evaluated by the encryption used (SSL/TLS), the availability of two‑factor authentication, and any security certifications and independent RNG/betting algorithm testing they’ve received.
Customer Support
If you contact the customer service department, we check how long it takes for them to respond, what language or languages they reply in, and what quality of assistance they provide.
Localization & Cultural Relevance
Indian players are more likely to play on a website with Hindi (and other regional languages) support than on a website which isn’t translated to any extent. Therefore, we prefer and rank websites that translate to Indian languages and offer a variety of Indian‑themed games and/or content.
Reputation & Community Feedback
We also review player feedback from forums and social media platforms as part of our due diligence on whether a site is worth a recommendation. We consider sites with a good number of positive comments and very few complaints as a recommendation as having a “good” reputation.
Final Scoring System
When the scoring and testing have been completed for each site, we weigh up all of the results to give each site a final score. Each criterion is weighted (e.g., licensing 20%, payment 15%, odds 15%, security 15%, others 35%). We then rank these scores by the highest to the lowest and award sites with a Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze badge depending on their final score.
This is just a brief summary of the steps we take to rank the best casino and IPL betting sites for the Indian market.