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These terms and conditions explain how Online Casinos operates, what you can expect from the information we publish, and what responsibilities sit with you as a reader. By using matricom.net, including our coverage of new online casinos, you accept the terms set out below. If you don't agree with any part of them, please don't use the site.

What this site is — and isn't

Online Casinos is an independent information and comparison resource covering online casinos available to residents of the United States. We publish research, ratings and editorial write-ups, including our dedicated guide to new online casinos in the US. We are not a casino, a payment processor, a gambling operator or a regulator. We do not accept deposits, process bets, or hold player funds. Nothing on this site is an offer to gamble — it is information intended to help you compare licensed operators before you decide whether to sign up with one.

Any use of terms like "top online casinos," "best casino sites" or "real money online casinos" throughout this site refers to editorial rankings we compile using the method described below, not a guarantee of performance, payout or suitability for any individual reader.

Editorial independence and how we're paid

Online Casinos may earn a commission when a reader clicks through to a casino and signs up through our links. This is standard for comparison sites in this industry, and it does not change our ratings. Operators cannot pay to appear higher in our rankings, and commercial relationships never override our editorial judgement. Where we highlight a welcome offer — such as a deposit match or free spins package — we report the headline terms as published by the operator at the time of writing; those terms can change, expire or carry conditions we may not have space to repeat in full, so always confirm current terms directly with the casino before you rely on them.

How we assess and rank casinos

Our ratings are built from published, verifiable factors: licensing status, the range of games and payment methods on offer, the clarity of bonus terms, stated withdrawal timeframes, and the availability of customer support and responsible gambling tools. We do not deposit, play or withdraw on behalf of readers, and we make no claim to have tested outcomes such as payout speed or win rates first-hand. Ratings reflect our editorial opinion at the time of publication and are updated periodically; they are not a substitute for reading an operator's own terms before you sign up.

Eligibility and legal use of this site

Online gambling in the US is regulated at the state level, and legal status, minimum age and licensing requirements vary depending on where you live. As a general rule:

You must meet the minimum legal gambling age in your state, which is commonly 21 but can differ by activity and jurisdiction.
You must be physically located in a state where real-money online casino play is legal at the time you play, regardless of where you are registered or where your account was opened.
Some states restrict or prohibit certain forms of online gambling entirely — availability of any casino referenced on this site is never guaranteed in your location.

It is your responsibility to check the laws that apply to you before registering with any operator. Nothing on matricom.net should be read as legal advice or as confirmation that a particular casino is licensed to operate in your state.

Licensing, security and fairness — what we expect from listed casinos

We only reference casinos that hold a gambling licence from a recognised authority, and we expect every listed site to use HTTPS encryption to protect player data and payment details. Reputable operators use independently tested random number generators for slots and other games of chance, and publish or make available Return to Player (RTP) figures for their titles. RTP is a long-term theoretical average calculated over millions of rounds — it does not predict what happens in any single session, and no game outcome is ever guaranteed. If you're new to how licensing and fairness checks work in practice, our new online casinos guide walks through what to look for before you register anywhere.

Bonuses, wagering requirements and promotional terms

Welcome bonuses, deposit matches and free spins packages referenced on this site — including offers like a percentage deposit match or a fixed free spins allocation — almost always come with conditions attached. These typically include wagering requirements, expiry dates, maximum withdrawal caps on bonus winnings, and restrictions on which games count toward clearing the bonus. We report the headline offer as published, but the full terms sit with the operator, and you should read them in full before you claim anything. A bonus is never "free" in the sense of being without conditions if you must deposit or wager your own money to unlock or clear it.

Payments referenced on this site

Where we describe banking options, we're referring to methods commonly used at US-facing online casinos, which can include ACH bank transfers, online banking, debit cards, digital wallets, cryptocurrency, and — where supported — services like PayPal or cash deposits at partner locations. Processing times, fees, and minimum or maximum limits vary by operator and by method, and are set by the casino, not by us. Most licensed casinos require identity verification (KYC) before processing a withdrawal, which can involve submitting proof of identity, address or payment ownership. We recommend confirming current banking options and verification requirements directly with any operator before you deposit.

Responsible gambling

Gambling carries financial risk, and the house edge built into casino games means losses over time are expected, not exceptional. We do not present gambling as a way to make money, and no content on this site should be read as suggesting a strategy that guarantees a win or beats the odds. If you choose to play, we encourage you to set deposit and time limits before you start, avoid gambling with borrowed money, and stop if it stops being enjoyable or starts affecting your finances or wellbeing. Most licensed US casinos offer self-exclusion programs, deposit limits and cooling-off periods, and national organizations such as the National Council on Problem Gambling (1-800-GAMBLER) provide free, confidential support. Our Responsible Gambling page has more detail on limits, self-exclusion and where to find help.

Accuracy and changes to information

We take reasonable care to keep ratings, offers and factual details current, but casino terms, licensing status and promotions change without notice, and we can't guarantee that every detail on this site is accurate at the exact moment you read it. Always verify a bonus, licence or payment option on the operator's own site before acting on it. We may update this page, our reviews, or our rankings at any time without prior notice.

Limitation of liability

Online Casinos provides information "as is," without warranty of any kind. We are not responsible for losses, disputes, delayed withdrawals, account issues or any other outcome arising from your use of a third-party casino, even one reviewed or ranked on this site. Your relationship, account and any transactions are with the operator directly, governed by that operator's own terms and conditions — not by anything published here.

Questions about these terms

If anything on this page is unclear, or you've spotted information that needs updating, you can reach us through our Contact Us page. You can also learn more about how we approach reviews and rankings on our About Us page.