Editorial Policy

chicken-run.best is an editorial review platform. These guidelines document transparently how our testing procedures work, how ratings are formed, how corrections are handled, and how we manage affiliate commissions. We view them as a commitment to our readers.

Editorial Mission

We cover online gambling games and casinos for players worldwide. Our reporting prioritizes actionable information over marketing language, concrete numbers over subjective claims, and methodological rigor over public relations rhetoric. Shortcomings are named, not minimized.

Editorial Team

All reviews are conducted by a dedicated editorial team with over 14 years of combined experience in iGaming. Reviews are bylined with verified author credentials. Freelance writers, AI-generated content without human review, and sponsored posts are excluded.

Casino Testing Procedure

Every casino recommended on chicken-run.best undergoes the following verification steps:

  1. License Verification The stated license number is checked with the issuing regulator (Malta Gaming Authority, Curaçao eGaming, Anjouan Gaming Authority, and others).
  2. Real-Money Registration Account creation including KYC verification; processing time is documented.
  3. Deposit Minimum $100 via at least two different payment methods.
  4. Gameplay Testing Minimum 200 rounds on Chicken Run or similar games at various difficulty levels.
  5. Withdrawal Testing At least three withdrawals of varying amounts via different withdrawal methods.
  6. Support Testing Inquiries submitted via live chat and email with documented response times and answer quality.

A casino is only added after successfully completing all steps. Listings are verified at least every six months and corrected or removed if necessary.

Rating System

Casino and game ratings follow a structured 47-point audit mapped to overall scores using the following weighting:

  • Payout Speed: 25 percent
  • License Transparency: 20 percent
  • Bonus Fairness (wagering requirements, game weighting, max-bet clauses): 20 percent
  • Customer Service: 15 percent
  • Game Selection: 10 percent
  • App and Usability: 10 percent

The resulting score from 0,100 is mapped to a 5-star scale. Operators scoring below 70 are not recommended.

Affiliate Transparency

Part of our revenue comes from affiliate commissions. When a user clicks one of our recommendation links and subsequently makes a deposit with that provider, we receive a one-time or revenue-based compensation. This compensation neither influences casino inclusion in our recommendations nor determines listing order.

  • Casinos do not pay for listings or favorable positioning.
  • Ranking is determined solely by the 47-point audit.
  • Providers with higher commission rates receive no preferential treatment.
  • Affiliate relationships are disclosed in the footer and where relevant inline.

Fact-Checking

Numerical claims in our articles are verified before publication:

  • RTP values: sourced from official developer documentation and cross-checked against iTechLabs or eCOGRA certificates.
  • Bonus terms: extracted from each casino's terms of service at publication time. Because operators can adjust terms quickly, we recommend verifying conditions before any deposit.
  • License data: verified with the issuing regulator.

Corrections and Updates

If a claim is found to be inaccurate, we correct the article promptly. Material content changes are documented with an update note in the article footer. False factual claims are corrected, not silently removed. Feedback for the editorial team can be submitted anytime: [email protected].

Responsible Gambling Commitment

Gambling is entertainment, not a business model for the player. This position is reflected in our articles. We avoid 'get rich' narratives, highlight addiction risks, and provide links in every article and footer to support resources. For help: Gambling Therapy free online support 24/7 (free and confidential).

What We Don't Do

  • No 'guaranteed strategies' ignoring mathematical expected value.
  • No promotion of unlicensed casinos or 'predictor' software.
  • No promo codes we've already verified aren't active.
  • No paid posts without visible disclosure.
  • No review judgments made without actual testing.

Policy Updates

These guidelines are reviewed annually and adapted to market developments, regulatory changes, and our own methodological insights. The current version is always available on this page.

Updated: April 2026