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Casino Guru’s Dynamic Safety Index: A Mid-Year Update

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Casino Guru, the world’s largest and most up-to-date database of online casinos, has made significant strides in updating and refining its Casino Safety Index since the beginning of the year.

The platform has processed a total of 3,254 casinos, updating 2,682 existing listings and adding 572 new casinos to its database. During this period, 304 casinos were closed, reflecting the ever-changing landscape of the online gambling industry.

Safety Index Movements: A Sign of Active Monitoring

Casino Guru’s Safety Index is a dynamic metric, continuously evolving based on various factors to ensure it reflects the current state of each casino. This year, notable movements in the Safety Index were observed:

  • Safety Index Decreased Significantly: 908 casinos saw a significant drop in their Safety Index (by 0.5 points or more).
  • Safety Index Increased Significantly: 572 casinos experienced a significant improvement in their Safety Index (by 0.5 points or more).

These changes highlight Casino Guru’s commitment to keeping the Safety Index alive and responsive to the realities of each casino’s operations. The fluctuations in the Safety Index are not arbitrary but are based on a meticulous review process that incorporates multiple factors, ensuring that the Safety Index provides an accurate reflection of a casino’s performance and fairness.

Factors Influencing Safety Index Adjustments

Several key factors contribute to the fluctuation of the ratings:

  1. Terms and Conditions: Often, Casino Guru encounters provisions in a casino’s T&Cs that can be deemed unfair. While these terms might appear harmless, their misuse within the industry leads to frequent complaints. As a result, some of these terms are flagged as unfair, which can cause a downgrade in the Safety Index of casinos. This downgrade can occur even if the specific casino hasn’t misused the terms, but other casinos have exploited similar rules. Casino Guru’s team is adept at identifying such practices, which can include ambiguous rules about bonuses, vague terms about withdrawals, or stipulations that disproportionately favor the casino.
  2. Licensing Issues: Casino Guru verifies all casino licenses with the relevant authorities. If it is discovered that a license is fake or invalid, the casino’s rating is reduced. While some casinos operate without a license and still maintain a good rating, the presence of a valid license generally ensures that a casino operates within legal frameworks, offering a layer of protection to players.
  3. Withdrawal and Win Limits: Excessively low withdrawal limits (below $10,000 per month) are penalized in Casino Guru’s Safety Index. Similarly, restrictive win limits, particularly those applied to progressive jackpots, result in severe Safety Index deductions. Such practices can be detrimental to players, limiting their ability to withdraw or enjoy their winnings fully. Casino Guru considers these limits an indication of a casino’s fairness and commitment to providing a positive player experience.
  4. Complaint Resolution: Casinos that handle complaints effectively and make amends based on Casino Guru’s recommendations see their Safety Index improve. Addressing customer grievances promptly and fairly is a positive indicator. Conversely, when a casino ignores complaints or behaves unfairly, the severity of these issues can lead to a significant decrease in their rating. Casino Guru tracks the nature and frequency of complaints, as well as how promptly and effectively they are resolved, using this data to adjust the Safety Index accordingly.
  5. Adherence to Recommendations: Casinos that update their T&Cs based on Casino Guru’s suggestions, eliminate unfair limits, obtain valid licenses, or show significant improvement in their market position due to increased traffic and revenue tend to experience a boost in their Safety Index. This responsiveness to feedback demonstrates a casino’s willingness to improve and prioritize player satisfaction. Notably, almost 600 casinos have already changed their T&Cs based on Casino Guru’s recommendations, reflecting a significant positive impact on the industry.
  6. Market Performance: An improvement in market position, indicated by increased traffic and revenues, often signifies a growing and satisfied player base. Casinos that show significant growth in these areas may see positive adjustments in their Safety Index, reflecting their ability to attract and retain customers successfully.

The Team Behind the Safety Index

Maintaining the integrity and accuracy of Casino Guru’s Safety Index is a complex process, managed by a dedicated team of over 40 professionals. The team is continually expanding to ensure timely updates across the extensive database. Each casino update or addition takes more than 4 hours, reflecting the thoroughness of the evaluation process.

The team at Casino Guru is composed of experts in various fields, including legal specialists, data analysts, complaint resolution specialists, and industry researchers. This multidisciplinary approach ensures that every aspect of a casino’s operation is scrutinized, from its legal standing and financial health to customer satisfaction and ethical practices.

Peter Matúška, Casino Data Team Lead & Complaint Specialist at Casino Guru, expressed his gratitude for the team’s dedication and hard work: “Thanks to their commitment, we were able to surpass our previous limits and achieve a new milestone, processing nearly 600 casinos in May.”

Commitment to User Safety

Casino Guru’s meticulous approach to Safety Index updates underscores its dedication to transparency, reliability, and user safety. The platform’s Safety Index, essentially the casino rating, is a representation of this commitment. As explained by Peter Jesko in a recent interview, the Safety Index is a comprehensive measure that evaluates a casino’s safety and fairness, providing users with a reliable benchmark. This index takes into account various factors such as licensing, T&Cs, complaint resolution, and overall customer satisfaction.

Jesko emphasized that the Safety Index is not just about penalizing casinos for negative practices but also about recognizing and rewarding those that strive to create a safe and fair environment for their players. This proactive approach encourages casinos to improve their standards, ultimately benefiting the entire online gambling community.

Looking Ahead

The ongoing updates and refinements in Casino Guru’s Safety Index underscore the platform’s dedication to transparency and reliability. As the online gambling landscape continues to evolve, Casino Guru remains committed to providing users with the most reliable and up-to-date information, ensuring they can make informed decisions.

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George Miller (Gyorgy Molnar) started his career in content marketing and has started working as an Editor/Content Manager for our company in 2016. George has acquired many experiences when it comes to interviews and newsworthy content becoming Head of Content in 2017. He is responsible for the news being shared on multiple websites that are part of the European Gaming Media Network.

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Delasport Obtains New Denmark License

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Delasport continues its global expansion and obtains a B2B Supplier license in Denmark, complying with the latest set of regulations in the Nordic jurisdiction.

The award-winning supplier offers a sports betting solution on the Danish market, featuring dozens of innovative features tuned to increase player betting experience through in-depth personalization, unique ways of betting and more.

“Staying ahead of Danish iGaming licensing requirements is crucial for supporting our existing partners as they thrive in this well-established northern market”, Delasport’s CEO Oren Cohen Shwartz comments. “Moreover, the Nordics in general are of great interest to us as our product is superior to the existing market offering.”
Denmark is a key jurisdiction due to its steady rise to the top of the European iGaming league ever since 2012. This also has to do with the fact that close to 100% of the country’s population is using the Internet as of today.

More about Delasport’s positioning on the Danish market and the latest innovations delivered by the company can be learned at ICE 2025 – Barcelona by visiting Stand 5M20.

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SOFTSWISS and Kantar Survey Review: What Operators Look For in Casino Platforms and Game Hubs

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SOFTSWISS, a leading tech provider with over 15 years of experience in iGaming, reveals key takeaways from a recent customer survey conducted by Kantar. The findings highlight the essential features operators prioritise when selecting casino platform software and game hubs.

Lately, SOFTSWISS has shared the needs and expectations of iGaming operators when choosing a software supplier, revealed during a customer survey conducted in November 2024 by Kantar, the world’s leading analytics agency. Digging deeper into the survey results, SOFTSWISS shares specific characteristics vital for particular products.

 

Importance of Game Performance for Game Hubs

Operators have specific requirements for game hubs. The top 5 most important of them are: 

  • Uninterrupted game performance 
  • Timely response, and fast resolution of technical issues 
  • Regular expansion of game offerings and providers 
  • Integration support and ongoing assistance with the API 
  • A broad portfolio of providers and games 

The characteristics above are vital for around 90% of iGaming operators participating in the customer survey. The rankings within the top five have shifted, with some characteristics gaining greater importance among respondents compared to the 2023 survey. For example, now, a broad portfolio of providers and games is essential for 89% of respondents, while only 73% pointed it out in 2023.

A fairly high level of satisfaction with the vital characteristics resulted in an overall satisfaction score of 8.1 out of 10 for the SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator. Half of the respondents rated the product 10 or 9. The satisfaction with the customer support service was even higher – 8.4 out of 10. Over half of the respondents indicated that they would recommend the SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator.

 

Casino Platform Flexibility in Focus

According to the iGaming operators, the top 5 vital characteristics of casino platform software are:

  • Flexibility of back office settings 
  • Casino infrastructure monitoring and fault tolerance 
  • Marketing and statistical reports 
  • Flexible CRM configuration system 
  • Support of various payment systems 

All the parameters above are crucial for more than 80% of respondents, highlighting the importance of flexibility, customisation, and variety. Generally, a customised approach is important not only for casino platform providers but also for a broader audience. It is essential for payment systems, affiliate marketing, gamification, and other aspects of iGaming and entertainment.

iGaming operators highly evaluated the strong characteristics of SOFTSWISS, such as its 24/7 availability and functionality, the ability to create new opportunities for business revenue growth, efficiency and transparency in the process of resolving technical issues, and flexible approach to collaboration terms.

The survey revealed an overall satisfaction index of 7.4 out of 10 for the SOFTSWISS Casino Platform. At the same time, the overall satisfaction with the customer support services was higher – 7.8 out of 10, marking an increase of 0.5 points compared to the 2022 survey results. 

Vitali Matsukevich, Chief Operating Officer at SOFTSWISS, summarises: “Creating outstanding products begins with a deep understanding of clients’ needs. The survey highlights the growing demand for flexibility and innovation in iGaming solutions. Operators prioritise comprehensive platforms that support seamless operations, offer robust customisation, and drive business growth. With its focus on top-notch solutions and a collaborative approach, SOFTSWISS solidifies its role as a trusted partner, empowering operators to navigate and excel in the highly competitive industry.”

The SOFTSWISS team is ready to discuss recent iGaming trends and collaboration opportunities at the prime iGaming event of 2025, ICE Barcelona on 20–22 January. Partners and customers can book a meeting at stand 2G42 via the link.

 

About SOFTSWISS

SOFTSWISS is an international technology company with over 15 years of experience in developing innovative solutions for the iGaming industry. SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licences and provides comprehensive software for managing iGaming projects. The company’s product portfolio includes the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with over 23,500 casino games, the Affilka Affiliate Platform, the Sportsbook Software and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS revolutionised the industry by introducing the world’s first Bitcoin-optimised online casino solution. The expert team, based in Malta, Poland, and Georgia, counts over 2,000 employees.

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Altenar secures Danish B2B supplier licence

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Leading sportsbook provider now holds a five-year certification

Altenar, a leading sports betting and iGaming software provider, has been granted a supplier licence by the Danish Gambling Authority (DGA), marking the provider’s entry into the newly regulated market.

Obtaining the DGA licence involved a thorough evaluation process, with Altenar now able to partner with and offer its award-winning solutions to licenced operators.

As one of the first providers to acquire the licence, Altenar has continued to demonstrate its proactive approach to compliance. The provider is now preparing to deliver its localised sportsbook software to operators in the country and grow its foothold across another of Europe’s regulated markets.

Magno Neiva, Head of Licensing and Regulatory Compliance at Altenar, said: “Securing the Danish B2B supplier licence represents a significant milestone for Altenar as it is one of Europe’s top 10 online betting markets with plenty of opportunity for growth.

“We are excited to bring our award-winning sportsbook solutions to Danish players and remain committed to delivering further exceptional products and services that appeal to new audiences in the jurisdictions.”

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