Last updated: May 2026 — James Whitfield, Brewbyintern
```htmlAt Brewbyintern.com, every betting site review you read is the result of a thorough, structured, and independent evaluation process. Our founder and lead reviewer, James Whitfield, personally tests each platform before a single word is written. This page explains exactly how we assess UK betting sites, what criteria we use, and how we ensure our ratings remain honest and free from operator influence.
James Whitfield has spent years researching and using UK-licensed betting platforms. Every site featured on Brewbyintern.com is personally tested by James using real accounts, real deposits, and real wagers. He navigates the platform as an ordinary UK bettor would, from registration through to withdrawal, noting every friction point and highlight along the way. No review is published based on operator-supplied information alone. If James has not tested it directly, it does not appear on this site.
Before anything else, James verifies that the operator holds a valid licence from the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). Sites without an active UKGC licence are immediately disqualified from appearing on Brewbyintern.com. This is a non-negotiable starting point for any platform reviewed in 2026.
James registers a genuine account using standard UK credentials. He documents how long the KYC (Know Your Customer) process takes, how clearly the terms are presented, and whether responsible gambling tools are easy to locate during sign-up.
A real deposit is made using at least two different payment methods. James then places bets, claims any available welcome offer, and submits a withdrawal request to measure processing times and any associated friction.
The full platform is explored across desktop and mobile. James browses the sportsbook, casino lobby (where applicable), live betting markets, and navigates all key sections to assess usability and overall experience.
James contacts customer support via live chat and email, asking a mix of straightforward and more complex questions to assess response times, accuracy, and helpfulness.
After completing all testing, James assigns scores across each rating category using our structured weighting system, then writes the full review based solely on first-hand experience.
Each betting site is scored out of 10 points in six categories. These category scores are then combined using the weightings below to produce a final overall rating out of 10.
| Category | Weighting | What We Assess |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing and Safety | 25% | UKGC licence status, data protection, responsible gambling tools, fairness certifications |
| Bonuses and Promotions | 20% | Welcome offer value, wagering requirements, ongoing promotions, transparency of bonus terms |
| Game and Market Selection | 20% | Breadth of sports markets, odds competitiveness, in-play coverage, casino game variety where relevant |
| Payment Methods | 15% | Deposit and withdrawal options, processing times, minimum and maximum limits, fee transparency |
| Customer Support | 10% | Availability, response speed, quality of answers, support channel variety |
| Mobile Experience | 10% | App quality or mobile site performance, navigation ease, feature parity with desktop |
Independence is at the core of what we do. Brewbyintern.com may earn affiliate commissions if a reader signs up to a betting site via our links. However, this commercial arrangement never influences our scores or written verdicts. Operators do not pay to be featured, cannot request changes to published reviews, and have no visibility into ratings before publication.
James Whitfield applies the same scoring framework to every site, regardless of whether an affiliate relationship exists. Sites that score poorly are published with those poor scores. Sites that fail our licensing check are not featured at all. Our long-term credibility with UK bettors depends entirely on honest, accurate information, and we take that responsibility seriously.
If a reviewed site changes its terms, withdraws its UKGC licence, or significantly alters its offering, reviews are updated promptly to reflect the current reality as of the latest test date shown on each review page.
If you have any questions about how we score betting sites, or want to flag information that may affect an existing review, you are welcome to get in touch directly through the contact page at brewbyintern.com. James reads all messages personally.
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