About US: USPlayerCheck.com
Last Updated: August 11, 2026
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US Player Check was launched in 2024 to help American players find real money online casinos that are actually safe to play at, not just the ones with the biggest ad budgets. This page covers why the site exists, who runs it, and how we keep our ratings honest.
Why US Player Check Exists
Finding a real money casino that takes US players is easy. Finding one that is licensed, pays out on time, and treats you fairly is harder, especially with new sites launching every month and marketing that all starts to sound the same.
US Player Check was started in 2024 to close that gap. We test the casinos we cover ourselves, using real deposits and real withdrawals, so the information on online gambling in the United States that we publish reflects what actually happens when you sign up, not what a casino’s marketing page claims.
Our Mission
Our mission is to give US players clear, tested, and independently checked information about real money online casinos, so you can make your own decision with confidence instead of guessing.
That means:
- Every casino we recommend has been through our own review process, not just a copy of its own promotional material
- We tell you when a casino falls short, not only when it does well
- Our recommendations are based on what we find during testing, not on which operator pays the most
What We Cover
US Player Check publishes reviews and guides across the real money online casino space for US players, including:
- Casino reviews: hands-on evaluations of licensing, banking, game selection, and payout speed
- Casino bonuses: welcome offers, no-deposit bonuses, and the wagering requirements attached to them
- Payment methods: which US-friendly banking options each casino supports, from ACH transfers to crypto
- Casino games: guides to blackjack, roulette, slots, poker, and other real money games
- Casino news: US gambling industry updates and regulatory changes that affect players
Our Team
US Player Check is run by a team of writers, researchers, and reviewers who each focus on a specific part of the casino evaluation process, rather than one person trying to cover everything.
| Name | Role | Focus |
| Margaret Cooper | Head Content Writer | Casino security and banking checks, reviewing licensing and payment safety before anything is published |
| Danielle Byrd | Casino Regulations & Compliance | Confirms each casino’s licensing and regulatory standing meets US requirements |
| Teresa Westman | Bonuses & Promotions | Checks that bonus terms and wagering requirements are accurately represented and fair |
| Robert Justice | Casino Games Quality | Tests game fairness and software quality across the casinos we cover |
| Marion Avina | Player Experience Ratings | Reviews site usability, navigation, deposit flow, and cash-out speed from a player’s perspective |
| Bonnie Evans | Head of Video Rating | Turns our review findings into video content |
| Jordie Hillcreek | Fact-Checking & Research | Verifies licensing details, payout data, and bonus terms before publication |
Margaret Cooper’s full background and credentials are on her author profile.
Editorial Independence
US Player Check earns affiliate commission (payment we receive from a casino operator when a visitor signs up through one of our links, at no extra cost to the visitor) from some of the operators we cover. This commission does not affect our ratings.
Our editorial independence (a commitment that money from operators doesn’t change how we rate or rank them) means a casino cannot pay to receive a better review, a higher position on a list, or a rating it did not earn during testing. You can see exactly how we score and rank casinos on our How We Rate page.
For the full breakdown of how our affiliate relationships work and how they are kept separate from our editorial content, see our Affiliate Disclosure.
Responsible Gambling
US Player Check is built to help you gamble smarter, not to encourage you to gamble more than you should.
- You must be 18 or older to use the information on this site, though the legal minimum age in your state may be 21, depending on local law
- Always confirm that online gambling is legal in your state before signing up anywhere
- If gambling stops being fun or starts affecting your finances, relationships, or wellbeing, free help is available 24/7 by calling or texting 1-800-GAMBLER, the National Problem Gambling Helpline run by the National Council on Problem Gambling
Our full Responsible Gambling page covers warning signs, self-exclusion options, and support resources in more depth.
Questions or Feedback
If you have a question about a review, spot something that needs correcting, or want to get in touch for another reason, you can reach us on our Contact page.
