Last updated: May 2026 — James Whitfield, Frank Buglioni
At Frank Buglioni (frank-buglioni.com), every crypto casino review you read has been personally researched, tested, and written by James Whitfield. We do not publish reviews based on operator submissions, press releases, or second-hand information. Every score you see on this site reflects real, hands-on testing carried out independently, with no influence from the casinos we evaluate.
This page explains exactly how we assess each platform, what criteria matter most, and how we arrive at our final ratings. We believe you deserve full transparency about the process behind every recommendation we make.
James Whitfield is the author and owner of Frank Buglioni. With years of experience evaluating online gambling platforms and a specific focus on the growing crypto casino market, James brings both technical knowledge and a player-first perspective to every review. He understands the unique considerations that matter to UK-based players in 2026, including regulatory requirements, cryptocurrency transaction standards, and the fast-moving world of blockchain-based gaming.
James personally registers an account, makes deposits using cryptocurrency, plays a selection of games, tests the customer support team, and attempts a withdrawal before writing any review. No casino is rated without going through this full testing process.
Every crypto casino reviewed on Frank Buglioni goes through the same structured process before a single word is published:
Each casino is scored across six core categories. These are combined to produce an overall rating out of 10. The table below shows each category and the weight it carries in the final score.
| Category | Weighting | What We Assess |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing & Safety | 25% | Valid licence held, regulatory body reputation, data encryption, responsible gambling tools, fairness certifications |
| Bonuses & Promotions | 20% | Welcome offer value, wagering requirements, time limits, game restrictions, ongoing promotions, crypto-specific bonuses |
| Game Selection | 20% | Number of titles, software providers, live casino quality, provably fair games, variety across categories |
| Payment Methods | 15% | Cryptocurrencies accepted, deposit and withdrawal speeds, transaction limits, fees, anonymity options |
| Customer Support | 10% | Availability hours, response speed, quality of answers, available contact channels |
| Mobile Experience | 10% | Mobile site or app quality, loading speed, game availability on mobile, ease of navigation |
All casinos are rated on a scale of 1 to 10. Here is what each range means in plain terms:
Independence is the foundation of everything we publish. Frank Buglioni may earn referral commissions when readers sign up to casinos through links on this site. However, commercial relationships never influence our scores or recommendations. We have reviewed and published negative assessments of platforms regardless of any affiliate arrangement. Casinos cannot pay to improve their rating, request edits to critical content, or buy a featured position in our rankings.
Ratings are reviewed and updated regularly. If a casino's standards improve or decline after our initial review, the score is adjusted to reflect the current player experience. James Whitfield's name appears on every review because we believe accountability matters. Real testing, real opinions, and real transparency — that is the Frank Buglioni standard.