Table of Content 11
- In short
- What it means for you
- Our Ranking Methodology
- What Shapes the Ranking
- Internal Ranking System: Maximus
- Ongoing Review and Updates
- What We Do vs What We Avoid
- Our Star Rating System Explained
- How Partnerships Fit Into Our Evaluation Process
- A Ranking System Built on Trust
- Questions about our rankings
In short
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Input
Scores from our live casino reviews, across licensing, studios, streaming, payments and more.
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Maximus
Our internal system applies fixed rules to those scores, so placement is never set by hand.
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Market
Lists only include casinos and tables available in the market they apply to.
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Updates
Verified changes to a licence, payments or terms trigger a new assessment.
So what
What it means for you
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A top position is a comparison
Rank one means best on our criteria in that list, which may not match your own priorities. Read the review for what matters to you.
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Lists differ by country
A casino missing from your country's list may not accept players there.
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Promotions do not move rankings
A large welcome bonus does not lift a casino. Bonus terms count as one part of the review.
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Check before you play
Terms and availability can change between our updates. Confirm them on the casino's own site.
Full text
Our Ranking Methodology
Each live-dealer casino is handled using the same approach, so listings remain aligned across all markets.
Information is organized in a way that allows for direct comparison, while also accounting for differences between regions, such as availability of live studios, game providers, or regulatory context. Before anything is finalized, the outcome is checked to ensure it reflects accurate and current information.
This keeps rankings consistent while allowing them to remain relevant to each market.
What Shapes the Ranking
Our rankings reflect how different elements come together within a consistent structure. No single factor decides placement; the overall picture does.
Combined Inputs
Each ranking is based on a range of inputs considered together, rather than relying on a single metric.
Market Relevance
Listings are adjusted based on location, availability, and what live dealer games and studios are accessible within each market.
Comparative Positioning
Live casinos are positioned in relation to others in the same list, ensuring a fair and consistent comparison.
Structural Consistency
The same approach is applied across all rankings, keeping the structure aligned while allowing for market-specific differences.
Internal Ranking System: Maximus
To manage rankings efficiently across our network, we use an internal system called Maximus. It defines how live casinos are compared and positioned, applying the same structure across all rankings rather than relying on manual placement.
The inputs behind these rankings come directly from our evaluation process. Each live casino is assessed across key areas such as live dealer game quality, studio providers, streaming performance, payment options, licensing, country access, and user feedback signals. These factors are reviewed using a framework, which you can explore in our live casino review process. Together, they form the basis of how each operator is measured.
Maximus processes this information using a fixed set of rules. It considers multiple factors at the same time, ensuring that positioning reflects a combination of live offering, accessibility, and overall performance, rather than any single input.
Because the same structure and criteria are applied across all operators, rankings are based on comparable inputs rather than individual preference. This allows us to manage listings across more than 70 local websites, while adapting rankings to reflect what is available and relevant in each market.
What Maximus Does
- Uses inputs from our live casino evaluation framework
- Structures information so all live casinos are assessed on equal terms
- Applies fixed rules to interpret multiple factors together
- Determines ranking positions based on combined inputs
- Adjusts listings depending on location and market availability
- Maintains consistency across 70+ local websites and multiple languages
Ongoing Review and Updates
Maximus applies rankings based on structured data, but that data is shaped by our editorial work. Our team reviews live casinos, assigns scores, and revisits them when verified changes occur. When something important changes, such as licensing, live studio availability, game offerings or operations, we adjust the score, and Maximus reflects that change in the rankings.
When Rankings Are Reassessed
We step in when verified issues or material changes impact a live casino’s standing, including:
- Risks to player safety or trust
- Licensing issues or regulatory changes
- Payment disruptions or policy concerns
- Lack of transparency or unclear terms
What We Do vs What We Avoid
What we do
- Apply clear evaluation standards consistently
- Reassess live casinos when verified changes occur
- Verify licensing and operational information
- Maintain structured ranking logic across markets
- Update listings when material details change
What we avoid
- Adjust rankings based on short-term promotions
- Overlooking important updates or player concerns
- Rely solely on marketing claims
- Promise guaranteed positions
- Leaving information unreviewed for extended periods
Our Star Rating System Explained
Our team uses a structured star rating system to reflect how each live casino performs in our evaluation. It provides a clear, consistent way to show the overall result of our assessment across all operators. Below is what each level represents within our assessment.
- 10.0: Exceptional long-term stability, live studio quality, and compliance record.
- 9.0: Broad operational reliability across markets with strong live dealer offering.
- 8.0: Very strong regulatory standing and transparent live gaming policies.
- 7.0: High level of consistency and structured player protection in live environments.
- 6.0: Above-average performance with stable live streaming and game operations.
- 5.0: Strong overall standards with few material concerns in live offering.
- 4.0: Consistent and reliable live dealer performance in most key areas.
- 3.0: Acceptable live casino experience with room for improvement.
- 2.0: Meets minimum standards but shows notable limitations in live operations.
- 1.0: Significant weaknesses in reliability, clarity, or player safeguards in live play.
How Partnerships Fit Into Our Evaluation Process
We operate under an affiliate model, which means we may receive a commission if someone visits or signs up with a live dealer casino through our links. This helps us cover the costs of running the site and continue creating detailed reviews for different markets. Our partnerships also give us updates about important changes, such as new licenses, studio expansions, new live games, payment options, or updated bonus terms. We check this information before adding it to our content. While these relationships help us stay informed, our reviews and ratings are based on our own set standards.
A Ranking System Built on Trust
Our approach is built to keep rankings accurate, consistent, and up to date. By combining structured systems with ongoing editorial input, we ensure that each position reflects current information and a clear set of standards, so you can rely on what you see when comparing live casinos.
If you’d like to learn more about who we are and how we work, you can explore our About Us page.
Questions about our rankings
What is Maximus?
Maximus is CasinoRank's internal ranking system. It takes the scores from our reviews and applies the same fixed rules to every casino, then adjusts the list to what is available in each market.
Can a casino pay for a higher position?
No. Commercial relationships do not change scores or positions, and we never promise a casino a place on a list. Our disclaimer explains the affiliate model.
Why does the ranking differ by country?
Live casinos, studios and tables are not available everywhere, and the law differs by country. A list only includes casinos that accept players where it applies.
When is a ranking reassessed?
When a verified change affects a casino: a licence issue, a risk to player safety, payment problems or unclear terms. The score is updated and Maximus moves the casino accordingly.