Editorial Guidelines & Fact-Checking Policy

These editorial guidelines explain how we produce, verify and maintain every page on this site. We write for bettors in Luxembourg, where online gambling is a state monopoly operated by the Loterie Nationale. Because of that, our practical focus is on internationally licensed operators — typically those holding a licence from the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) or a Curaçao authority — that accept Luxembourg-based players. Our job is to help you compare those options honestly, understand the risks, and make informed decisions.

We treat this as a serious responsibility. Gambling involves real money and real harm potential. The standards below describe exactly what we promise our readers and how we hold ourselves to those promises.

Our core principles

Everything we publish is built on four commitments:

1. Responsible gambling comes first. No bonus, no review, and no “tip” is worth more than a reader’s financial and personal wellbeing. Every relevant page carries a clear 18+ notice and signposts to help.
2. We never invent data. We do not fabricate bonus amounts, odds, licence numbers, payout percentages, or statistics. If a figure is not verified, we describe it in general terms instead of guessing.
3. We are transparent about how we earn. Some links on this site are commercial. That never changes our editorial verdicts — see “Independence and commercial relationships” below.
4. We update and correct. Markets, terms and laws change. We revisit content on a defined cadence and fix errors quickly and visibly.

Fact-checking: what “verified” means to us

Before a factual claim appears on the site, it has to clear a verification step. We distinguish between three categories of information:

• Hard facts — licensing status, regulatory rules, tournament formats, dates, host nations. These must be traceable to a primary or authoritative source.
• Operator-specific details — bonus values, wagering requirements, payment methods, withdrawal limits. These change frequently and are controlled entirely by the operator, so we treat them as time-sensitive and always tell readers to confirm current terms on the operator’s own site.
• Editorial judgement — our opinions on user experience, value, or suitability. These are clearly framed as opinion, not fact.

How we source regulatory and legal claims

When we describe licensing frameworks — for example, what an MGA licence involves or how a regulator supervises operators — we rely on authoritative legal and industry references rather than marketing material. One example of the kind of source we use for the Maltese framework is the Chambers Gaming Law guide for Malta (practiceguides.chambers.com). Where a claim depends on a specific regulatory detail we cannot independently verify, we either omit it or state it in general terms.

We deliberately avoid presenting ourselves as legal advisers. Gambling law in Luxembourg and across the EU is nuanced and can change. Where a reader’s situation has legal or tax implications, we tell them to check the official position or seek qualified advice.

A note on the 2026 World Cup

A lot of football-betting interest in 2025–2026 centres on the FIFA World Cup. To be clear about the verified facts we use:

• The 2026 World Cup is hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
• It is the first edition to feature 48 teams.

We will not publish speculative odds, “guaranteed” predictions, or invented promotional figures around the tournament. Where we discuss markets, we frame them as illustrative and remind readers that outcomes are uncertain by definition.

How we handle operator terms and bonuses

Bonus offers are the most volatile and most over-hyped part of this industry. Our rules here are strict.

What we will do	What we will not do
Describe the type of offer (e.g. matched deposit, free bet, cashback)	Quote a specific bonus figure we cannot currently verify
Tell readers wagering requirements and time limits exist and matter	Invent or “round up” a wagering multiple
Link readers to the operator’s official terms page	Imply an offer is “risk-free” or “guaranteed”
Flag common restrictions (min odds, excluded markets, max bets)	Present promotional terms as permanent
Note that terms vary by country and may not apply to Luxembourg players	Hide eligibility conditions to make an offer look better

Because operator terms can change without notice, we add a clear instruction on relevant pages: always read the current terms and conditions on the operator’s website before depositing. If we cite a specific figure at all, it reflects what we observed at the time of writing — and the live operator page is always the authority.

Independence and commercial relationships

We may receive a commission when readers sign up with an operator through our links. We are upfront about this because trust depends on it. To keep our editorial independence intact:

• Commercial arrangements never determine our rankings or verdicts. An operator cannot pay to be rated higher.
• Our operator comparisons and rankings are based on factors we can assess consistently — licensing and safety, fairness of terms, payment options, customer support, responsible-gambling tools, and overall user experience.
• If we cannot recommend an operator, we say so or simply leave it out, regardless of any commercial offer.

When you read our operator ranking, you are reading our genuine editorial assessment, not a paid placement chart.

How we assess and rank operators

For Luxembourg readers, the single most important question is usually: is this operator properly licensed and reasonably safe to use? That is why licensing and player protection sit at the top of our scoring, not the size of a welcome offer.

Our assessment looks at, in rough order of importance:

Licensing and safety

• Does the operator hold a recognised licence (e.g. MGA, or a Curaçao authority)?
• What does that licence actually require of the operator in terms of player funds, fairness and dispute handling?
• Are responsible-gambling tools available and easy to find?

Fairness and transparency

• Are the terms readable and reasonable?
• Are withdrawal conditions clear and not designed to trap deposits?

Practical usability

• Payment methods relevant to Luxembourg players (and whether EUR is supported).
• Withdrawal speed and customer support quality.
• Mobile and desktop experience.

We are honest about uncertainty. If we have not been able to verify how an operator behaves in a particular area, we say that rather than fill the gap with assumptions.

Update cadence: keeping content current

Outdated betting content is misleading content. We maintain pages on a rolling schedule:

• High-volatility content (bonus details, operator terms, payment methods): reviewed regularly and refreshed whenever we become aware of a material change.
• Event-driven content (e.g. World Cup 2026 pages): reviewed ahead of and during the relevant period as fixtures, formats and markets are confirmed.
• Evergreen and legal/regulatory content: reviewed periodically and whenever a relevant rule or framework changes.

Where a page shows a “last updated” indicator, that date reflects our most recent substantive review — not just a cosmetic edit.

Corrections policy

We get things wrong sometimes. When we do, here is what happens:

1. We fix it promptly. Once a genuine error is confirmed, we correct the content as quickly as we can.
2. We are transparent. For material corrections — anything that could have changed a reader’s understanding or decision — we make the correction visible rather than quietly editing.
3. We invite reader reports. If you spot an error, an outdated figure, or an operator term that no longer matches reality, please tell us. Reader feedback is one of our most valuable fact-checking tools.

We would always rather publish a correction than leave a misleading claim in place.

Author expertise and accountability

Our content is produced by editors with experience covering sports betting and the online gambling industry, writing specifically for a Luxembourg audience. We aim to write from genuine understanding of how operators, odds and bonus mechanics actually work — not just to rephrase marketing copy. Where a topic touches law, tax or regulation beyond our remit, we point readers to authoritative sources rather than overstate our position.

A clear word on responsible gambling

Betting should be entertainment, never a way to make money or solve financial problems. Please keep the following in mind:

• You must be 18 or over to gamble.
• Only stake money you can comfortably afford to lose.
• Set deposit, loss and time limits — most licensed operators offer these tools, and we encourage you to use them.
• Never chase losses, and take breaks.
• If gambling stops feeling fun, or starts affecting your finances, mood or relationships, that is a sign to step back.

If you or someone you know may have a gambling problem, free and confidential help is available. Visit BeGambleAware.org for support and information.

These guidelines are a living document. As the market, the law and best practice evolve, so will the standards we hold ourselves to — and we will keep being open with you about how we do this work.