How We Review Online Casinos
onlinecasino.net.ph is run by Trevor Liddle and a small team of three based in the UK. Between us we have over 70 years of real-money gambling experience across sports betting, casino and poker. We are not a corporate publishing house and we are not funded by the operators we review. We are regular people who have been gambling online since the early days of the internet and decided to put our experience to use helping other players make informed decisions.
As well as this site we run review platforms covering the UK, USA and Brazilian markets. That cross-market experience means we understand how operator standards, licensing regimes and player protections differ around the world — and what Filipino players specifically should look for when choosing where to play.
Our Independence
No operator pays to appear on this site. No operator pays to receive a positive review. We earn revenue through affiliate commissions — if you click a link on this site and sign up to a casino, we may receive a payment from that operator. That commercial relationship does not influence our ratings or written assessments. Operators we consider unsafe, unreliable or not genuinely suitable for Filipino players are either reviewed honestly with clear warnings or excluded from the site entirely.
How We Assess Each Operator
Every casino reviewed on onlinecasino.net.ph goes through the same assessment process before we publish.
Licensing and Regulation — We verify every licence claim independently. For Philippine operators we confirm PAGCOR licensing directly. For international operators we check Curaçao Gaming Control Board records and any additional certifications such as eCOGRA. Operators whose licensing claims cannot be verified are not recommended on this site.
Real Account Testing — We create a real player account on every platform we review. We do not write from a press pack or a platform’s own marketing material.
Real Deposit and Withdrawal Testing — We make real deposits using GCash, Maya and other payment methods available to Filipino players. We test the withdrawal process including identity verification requirements. Cashout speeds stated in our reviews reflect what we actually experienced, not what the operator claims.
Game Library Assessment — We check the casino library for the formats most relevant to Filipino players — slots, live baccarat, fishing games, e-sabong where available, and crash games. We verify which software providers supply the games and whether independent RNG testing certification is in place.
Bonus Terms — We read the full terms and conditions of welcome bonuses and ongoing promotions. Wagering requirements, time limits and game restrictions are all checked and reported honestly.
Customer Service — We contact support via live chat and email on every platform we review. Response times and quality of answers are assessed and reported.
Player Feedback — We monitor independent review platforms for recurring player complaints. Patterns of withdrawal problems, account closure disputes or unresolved bonus issues are taken seriously and reflected in our assessments.
Responsible Gaming — We check that every recommended platform provides functional responsible gaming tools including deposit limits, session controls and self-exclusion. Operators without these tools in place are not recommended.
Our Rating System
Operators are assessed across all the categories above and given an overall rating. Ratings are updated when significant changes occur — new licensing information, changes in player feedback patterns or material changes to the platform itself.
A Note on the Philippine Market
The Philippines has two distinct categories of licensed online casino operator — those holding a PAGCOR licence issued by the Philippine government, and international operators licensed offshore, typically in Curaçao. Both categories are covered on this site. The distinction matters for Filipino players because it affects where disputes are handled and what regulatory protections apply. We explain this clearly in every relevant review.
Last Updated: February 2026