Last updated: June 2026 — Richard Ainsworth, Leedscitystompers

How We Rate Roulette Sites: Our Review Methodology

Our Commitment to Honest, Independent Reviews

At Leedscitystompers.co.uk, every roulette site review you read has been personally researched, tested, and written by Richard Ainsworth. This page explains exactly how that process works, what criteria we measure, how we weight each factor, and why you can trust our scores to reflect a genuine, unbiased assessment of each platform.

We are not affiliated with any casino operator. We do not accept payment in exchange for higher scores. Our only goal is to help UK players find roulette sites that are safe, fair, and genuinely enjoyable to use.

Step-by-Step: How Richard Ainsworth Reviews a Roulette Site

Step 1 — Registration and Identity Verification

Richard creates a real account using his own personal details and goes through the full KYC (Know Your Customer) process. This tells us immediately how smooth onboarding is and whether the site asks for documentation at a reasonable stage rather than only when you try to withdraw.

Step 2 — Making a Real Deposit

Every reviewed site receives a genuine deposit from Richard's own funds. We test at least two different payment methods where possible — typically a debit card and a digital wallet — to see how fast transactions process and whether any hidden fees appear.

Step 3 — Playing the Roulette Games

Richard plays a range of roulette variants available on the site, including both RNG (Random Number Generator) and live dealer options. He notes game loading speed, table limits (including low-stakes and high-roller options), software quality, and the authenticity of the live studio experience.

Step 4 — Claiming a Bonus

Where a welcome bonus or roulette-specific promotion is available, Richard claims it and reads the full terms and conditions. He checks wagering requirements, game contribution rates, time limits, and maximum bet rules to give you an accurate picture of real-world bonus value.

Step 5 — Contacting Customer Support

Richard contacts the support team with a genuine question via live chat and, where available, email. He records response times, the quality of the answer, and whether the agent was knowledgeable about roulette-specific queries.

Step 6 — Testing on Mobile

Every site is tested on a mobile device — both through the browser and via a dedicated app where one exists. Richard checks whether the roulette lobby is easy to navigate, whether live dealer games stream without buffering, and whether the betting interface works comfortably on a smaller screen.

Step 7 — Requesting a Withdrawal

Richard withdraws at least a portion of his balance and records how long the process takes, what verification steps are triggered, and whether the amount received matches what was requested.

Our Rating Criteria and Weightings

After completing all testing steps, Richard scores each site across six core criteria. These scores are combined using the weightings below to produce a final rating out of 10.

Criteria Weighting What We Measure
Licensing & Safety 25% UK Gambling Commission licence status, responsible gambling tools, SSL encryption, fair gaming certifications
Bonuses & Promotions 20% Welcome offer value, wagering requirements, roulette contribution rates, ongoing promotions
Game Selection 20% Number of roulette variants, live dealer tables, software providers, table limit range
Payment Methods 15% Deposit and withdrawal options, processing speeds, fees, minimum and maximum limits
Customer Support 10% Availability, response time, quality of answers, contact channels offered
Mobile Experience 10% App or browser performance, roulette lobby usability, live stream quality on mobile

Understanding Our Rating Scale

All sites on Leedscitystompers.co.uk are scored on a scale of 1 to 10. Here is what each range means in practice:

How Leedscitystompers Stays Unbiased

Independence is central to everything we publish. Richard Ainsworth funds all test deposits personally and is never reimbursed by casino operators in exchange for a review. While Leedscitystompers.co.uk may earn affiliate commission when a reader clicks through and signs up to a site, this has no influence on the score awarded. Sites that pay higher commission rates do not receive higher ratings — our methodology and scoring criteria remain fixed regardless of commercial relationships.

Reviews are updated regularly. If a site changes its terms, loses its UKGC licence, or significantly alters its bonus structure, Richard revisits the review and adjusts the score to reflect the current reality. Our readers in Great Britain deserve up-to-date information they can rely on, and we take that responsibility seriously.

If you have a question about our review process or want to flag an inaccuracy, you are welcome to get in touch directly with Richard Ainsworth through the contact page.