About Us

Online Casinos is an independent research site built for adults in the United States who want a clear-eyed look at new online casinos before they sign up anywhere. We don't operate a casino, hold player funds, or accept wagers. What we do is track newly launched and recently updated real-money sites, compare what they actually offer, and put that information in one place so you're not left digging through fine print on your own.

Why We Focus on New Online Casinos

The US online casino market keeps growing, and new operators arrive regularly with welcome offers designed to stand out. A new casino isn't automatically a risk, but it does deserve a closer look — shorter track record, less public feedback on withdrawal speed, and bonus terms that haven't been stress-tested by a large player base yet. Our job is to weigh those factors alongside the headline offer, not just repeat the marketing.

How We Assess Each Site

We don't test-deposit or play through every operator we list. Instead, we research publicly available information — licensing details, published terms, game catalogues, payment methods, and support channels — and cross-check it against what the casino itself states in its terms and conditions. Commission from a listed operator never buys a better position on this site; where a site falls short on transparency or terms, we say so.

Factors that shape our editorial ratings include:

• Licensing and oversight — whether the operator publishes licensing information and how that licence is structured, since this affects what recourse a player has if something goes wrong
• Bonus terms, not just the headline number — wagering requirements, maximum cashout caps, game restrictions and expiry windows
• Game range — the mix of slots, table games and live-dealer titles, and whether the software providers behind them are named
• Banking options — what methods are available for US players and any stated processing times or fees
• Support quality — whether live chat, email or phone support is available and how accessible it appears to be

What "Best" Means on This Page

The offers you see ranked on this site — including operators like Raging Bull, Ignition, Uptown Aces, Free Spins, Ducky Luck, Slots and Casino, Zumba Cards, Captain Jack, Casino Extreme and Dream Royale — are ordered using the criteria above, not by which one pays the highest commission. Every welcome offer carries conditions: minimum deposits, wagering multipliers, and often a cap on how much bonus-funded winnings can be withdrawn. We list the headline offer next to those conditions where they're published, but we always tell readers to open the operator's own bonus terms before opting in, since terms can change after a listing is published.

Eligibility and Legal Standing

Online gambling in the US is regulated at the state level, and availability, minimum age and product type vary depending on where you live. In most states that permit it, players must be 21 or older, and you're generally required to be physically located within a state that allows the activity at the time you play — not simply hold residency there. Some platforms operate as sweepstakes-style sites using virtual currencies rather than direct real-money wagering, which follow a different legal framework than licensed real-money casinos. We don't verify state-by-state legality for every reader's location, so it's worth confirming the current rules where you live before creating an account anywhere.

How Payments Are Covered

Where an operator publishes its banking options, we note the methods commonly available to US players — options such as ACH bank transfer, debit cards, cryptocurrency, online banking transfers, digital wallets and, less commonly, cash at partner locations. Availability differs by operator, and most sites require identity verification (KYC) before releasing a first withdrawal, which is standard practice rather than a red flag. We don't list processing times or fees we haven't seen published, since these change and vary by method.

Our Independence

Online Casinos earns revenue through affiliate relationships — if you click through to an operator and sign up, we may receive a commission. That relationship never decides how a casino is scored or ranked. We don't accept payment in exchange for a higher position, and we flag genuine limitations even for the top-rated sites on this page. If you spot something on this site that looks outdated or incorrect, we'd rather hear about it than leave it standing.

Responsible Gambling Comes First

Online casino games — including slots and table games — carry a built-in house edge, and no bonus, strategy or "hot streak" changes that over time. We don't publish claims about guaranteed wins or easy profits, because there aren't any. If you gamble, set a deposit and time limit before you start, avoid gambling with borrowed money, and stop if it stops being fun. Most licensed operators offer self-exclusion tools and deposit limits directly in account settings. For more detail on setting limits, recognising warning signs, and finding state and national support services, see our Responsible Gambling page.

Questions About How We Work

If you want to know more about our review process, spot an error, or have a question about a specific listing, our Contact Us page is the fastest way to reach us. Full details on how this site operates, including our terms of use, are available on our Terms and Conditions page.