Last updated: June 2026 — James Wilson, Oxfordbrickart
At Oxfordbrickart.com, every casino review you read has been personally researched, tested, and written by James Wilson. We are an independent review platform serving players in Great Britain, and our sole purpose is to help you make informed decisions before depositing your money at any online casino. This page explains exactly how we evaluate each site, what criteria we use, and why you can trust our ratings to reflect genuine, hands-on experience rather than marketing copy.
James Wilson is the author and owner of Oxfordbrickart. With years of experience analysing the GB online gambling market, James personally tests every casino featured on this site. That means creating a real player account, making actual deposits, navigating the lobby, testing customer support, and attempting withdrawals — all before a single rating point is awarded. No casino is reviewed from a desk without real interaction. This commitment to hands-on testing is the foundation of everything we publish.
James operates entirely independently. Oxfordbrickart has no ownership ties to any casino operator, no exclusive commercial arrangements that influence editorial outcomes, and no obligation to publish positive reviews. If a casino fails our standards, it will not receive a recommendation — regardless of any business relationship.
Before testing begins, James researches the operator's background: who owns the casino, when it was founded, its regulatory history, and any public complaints or notable incidents. This establishes a baseline understanding before any real money is involved.
James registers a genuine player account using standard details. This tests how smooth the sign-up process is, what documents are requested during KYC (Know Your Customer) checks, and how quickly identity verification is completed.
A real deposit is made using the payment methods advertised on the site. Any welcome bonus or promotion is claimed and the terms are read in full — including wagering requirements, game restrictions, maximum bet rules, and time limits.
James spends time navigating the full game library, testing load speeds, checking software providers, and assessing the quality of slots, table games, and live casino offerings where available.
Support channels — typically live chat and email — are contacted with real questions to assess response times, accuracy of information, and overall professionalism.
A withdrawal is requested to verify how long the process takes, whether additional verification is required, and whether the casino processes payments reliably.
The casino is accessed via a mobile browser and, where applicable, a dedicated app, to evaluate the quality of the mobile experience across different devices.
All findings are compiled and scored according to our weighted criteria, and the full review is written based entirely on the results of steps one through seven.
We use a 1 to 10 scoring scale for each category. A score of 1 represents a serious failure in that area, while a score of 10 represents an exceptional standard. Each category carries a specific weighting that reflects its importance to player safety and overall experience. The final overall score is a weighted average of all six categories.
| Rating Category | Weighting | What We Assess |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing and Safety | 25% | Valid UKGC licence, responsible gambling tools, data protection, fairness certification |
| Bonuses and Promotions | 20% | Value, wagering requirements, fairness of terms, ongoing promotions |
| Game Selection | 20% | Variety, software providers, quality of slots and table games, live casino |
| Payment Methods | 15% | Deposit and withdrawal options, processing speeds, fees, limits |
| Customer Support | 10% | Availability, response times, quality of assistance |
| Mobile Experience | 10% | App or browser quality, game availability on mobile, usability |
Independence is not just a principle we state — it is built into how we operate. Here is what keeps our reviews honest:
All casinos reviewed on Oxfordbrickart are evaluated specifically for players based in Great Britain. This means we prioritise UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) licensing above all else. A casino without a valid UKGC licence will not be recommended to GB players, regardless of how it performs in other categories. Responsible gambling features — including deposit limits, self-exclusion tools, and links to support organisations — are also weighted heavily within our licensing and safety score.
If you have any questions about our methodology or wish to flag an inaccuracy in one of our reviews, you are welcome to contact James Wilson directly through the contact page on oxfordbrickart.com.