Editorial Policy
Every review, guide, and article published on onlinecasino.net.ph is produced according to the standards set out on this page. I want Filipino players to understand exactly how I work and how I reach my conclusions — so they can decide for themselves how much weight to give my recommendations.
Independence
All content on this site is written independently. No casino operator has any input into what I publish, how I rate their platform, or what conclusions I reach. Affiliate relationships exist — full details are on the Affiliate Disclosure page — but they play no part in how I evaluate any casino. Every platform gets the same critical treatment regardless of the commercial relationship involved.
How I Review Casinos
Every casino I cover is assessed across the same set of criteria. I don’t publish a review until I’m satisfied I’ve examined the platform properly.
- Licensing and regulation — I verify every licence against the relevant regulatory database directly. PAGCOR licences are checked at pagcor.ph. Curacao GCB licences at cert.cga.cw. Malta MGA licences at mga.org.mt. Anjouan ALSI licences at anjouan.org. Any platform whose licence cannot be verified is excluded, no exceptions.
- GCash and Maya availability — I check that Filipino payment methods work for both deposits and withdrawals. You can read more about payment options in the GCash Online Casino guide.
- Withdrawal speeds — I assess how quickly platforms process payouts to Filipino players. Casinos that overstate their withdrawal speeds take a rating penalty.
- Bonus terms — I read the full terms and conditions of every welcome offer before writing about it. Wagering requirements, time limits, game contribution rates, and maximum withdrawal caps are all examined and reported honestly.
- Game library — I assess game variety with particular attention to what Filipino players actually want: Baccarat, Dragon Tiger, JILI slots, fishing games, and live dealer options.
- Customer support — I assess support availability, response times, and whether assistance is genuinely useful when something goes wrong.
- Responsible gambling tools — I check whether deposit limits, loss limits, self-exclusion, and other responsible gambling features are accessible and clearly presented. See our Responsible Gambling page for more.
Accuracy and Updates
I make every effort to ensure information is accurate at the time of publication. Casino bonuses, available payment methods, licensing status, and game libraries change regularly. Each review carries a publication or last-updated date. If you spot something that needs correcting, please use the Contact page and I’ll update it promptly.
Corrections
Errors are corrected as soon as they are identified. Significant corrections are noted within the relevant article so readers are aware a change has been made.
What I Won’t Cover
I do not review or recommend unlicensed offshore platforms with no verifiable regulatory standing. I do not publish content that encourages illegal gambling activity. I do not accept payment to write positive reviews or to suppress criticism of any operator.
Who Writes the Content
All reviews and editorial content on this site are written by me, Carlos Reyes. I have spent fifteen years covering the Philippine online gambling market and I bring that experience to every piece I publish. More detail is on the About page.
— Carlos Reyes