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The process
How a review is put together
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Read the site
We go through the site's pages and terms to see what it sells and on what conditions.
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Record the facts
Licence, lotteries on sale, payment methods, ticket proof, terms and limits are stored with the date we read them.
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Mark the gaps
Anything we could not confirm is shown as a check for you to make, not filled in.
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Score
An editor sets a score out of 10 from the recorded checks.
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Update
When a site changes its terms, licence or lotteries, the review is updated and every page that shows the site follows.
The score and the facts feed our rankings. How the lists are ordered is on the how we rank page.
The checks
What each review records
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Licence
Who licenses the site.
So what: A licence tells you which regulator you can complain to.
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Lotteries on sale
The official draws the site sells entries to.
So what: Check your lottery is on the list before you open an account.
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Payments
The deposit and withdrawal methods the site lists.
So what: A site that takes your card may not pay out to it.
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Ticket proof
How the site shows an entry was bought for you, such as a scan of the official ticket.
So what: Proof of purchase matters if you win.
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Terms
A link to the site's terms, with the fees and limits they set.
So what: Service fees can make the same line cost more online.
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Limits
The responsible gambling tools on offer, such as deposit limits.
So what: Set a limit when you open the account, not after.
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Countries
The countries the site does not accept players from.
So what: A site that blocks your country can close the account later.
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Price per line
What one line costs at the site against the official price. Being recorded now.
So what: Until a price is checked, the review shows it as not on file.
Read with care
What a review can and cannot tell you
A review shows
- What the site sells and on what terms, as it states them
- The date each fact was read
- Which checks are still open
A review cannot tell you
- Whether you may legally play where you live
- Whether the site will verify your account
- Whether a line will win: the odds are the lottery's
How we are paid
Affiliate links
We earn a commission when a reader opens an account at a site through our links. It costs you nothing extra.
How our affiliate relationships work is set out in our disclaimer.
- No extra cost to you
- Commission paid by the site
Reviews: common questions
What is a review based on?
A review records what the site states in its pages and terms. Where we could not confirm something, the review marks it as a check for you to make. See a finished lottery site review as an example.
What does the score out of 10 mean?
It is our editors' overall judgement from the recorded checks. Read it with the facts beside it, not on its own. Your chances of winning a line are covered in the lotto winning odds guide.
How do I report a mistake in a review?
Use the contact form and name the page and the fact. We check it and update the review. Who runs the site is on the about us page.
Does a review tell me whether a site is a scam?
A review records the licence, the terms and the way a site pays prizes. These are signs of a legitimate operator, not a guarantee. Our guide to lottery scams lists the warning signs to check before you pay.
How do I know a site really buys my ticket?
Ticket proof is one of the checks in every review. A site that buys entries for you should show that the entry exists, such as a scan of the official ticket. Read how buying lottery tickets online works before you choose a site.
Do reviews cover safer play?
Each review lists the responsible gambling tools a site offers, such as deposit limits. A review cannot set the limit for you. Our responsible gambling page explains the limits and where to get help.