How We Rate
Last updated: May 2026
At 8core.in, our ratings are the result of thorough, structured research carried out by our editorial team. We evaluate every platform against a consistent set of criteria, ensuring our scores reflect real-world performance rather than marketing claims. Here is a transparent breakdown of exactly how we arrive at our ratings.
Our Rating Scale
We rate platforms on a scale of 1.0 to 10.0, calculated from six weighted criteria. A score of 8.0 or above indicates an excellent platform that we are happy to recommend. Scores between 6.0 and 7.9 indicate a solid platform with some notable shortcomings. Scores below 6.0 indicate platforms we approach with caution or do not recommend.
Licensing & Security
Valid gaming licence from a recognised authority, SSL encryption, and responsible gambling tools.
Bonuses & Promotions
Welcome offer value, wagering requirements, time limits, and ongoing promotions for existing players.
Game Selection
Variety of games, quality of software providers, RTP transparency, and availability of crash games.
Payments & Speed
Supported payment methods including UPI and IMPS, withdrawal speeds, and minimum deposit requirements.
Mobile Experience
Quality of mobile website or app, load times, and ease of gameplay on smartphone or tablet.
Customer Support
Availability of live chat, email support, response times, and quality of help provided to Indian players.
Our Testing Process
Our team personally tests every platform we review. This means creating real accounts, making actual deposits, playing a representative selection of games, and attempting withdrawals to verify processing times. We do not rely solely on operator-provided information — we verify claims independently wherever possible.
- Account registration: We assess the sign-up process for ease and speed.
- KYC verification: We test the identity verification process and document requirements.
- Bonus claims: We claim and attempt to meet wagering requirements to verify bonus terms.
- Payment testing: We deposit and withdraw using methods popular in India (UPI, IMPS, crypto).
- Game testing: We play multiple sessions across different game categories.
- Support testing: We contact customer support with test queries to evaluate responsiveness.
Independence and Objectivity
Our editorial ratings are determined independently by our review team and are never influenced by commercial arrangements. We have affiliate relationships with some of the platforms we review, but these do not affect our ratings or recommendations. For more details, please see our Affiliate Disclosure page.
Keeping Reviews Current
The online gambling industry changes rapidly. We revisit and update our reviews regularly — typically every three to six months — to ensure that our ratings still accurately reflect the current state of each platform. If a casino improves significantly, its rating goes up. If it deteriorates or develops issues with withdrawals, licensing, or fairness, its rating is lowered accordingly.
Reporting a Problem
If you have had a negative experience with a platform we have reviewed, we want to know. Reader feedback is an important input into our review process. You can contact us through the details on our website, and we will investigate your concern and update our review if the evidence warrants it.