Editorial Policy for US Player Check

This policy sets out how US Player Check produces, checks, and publishes content, and how we keep our reviews independent from the casinos we cover. It applies to every review, guide, and news article on this site.

Our Core Commitments

Everything we publish is built on four commitments:

• Independence: no casino operator can buy a better rating or a higher spot on a list
• Accuracy: every claim is checked against a primary source before it goes live
• Transparency: we disclose affiliate relationships and correct errors openly
• Responsibility: we take the risks of gambling seriously and write accordingly

Who Owns This Policy

Margaret Cooper, Head Content Writer, is the named owner of this editorial policy. She sets the standards below and is responsible for enforcing them across every piece of content published on US Player Check.

This policy is formally reviewed quarterly, or sooner if our practices change or a state changes its gambling regulations.

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 review. This income does not influence our ratings.

A casino cannot pay for a better review, a higher ranking, or a rating it did not earn during testing. Our scoring is based entirely on what we find during our own review process, which is set out in full on our How We Rate page.

Separation From Advertising

Editorial content and paid content are kept separate:

• Any sponsored or paid placement (content or a listing position a casino has paid for directly, separate from ordinary affiliate commission) is clearly labeled as such
• Affiliate links are disclosed on every page where they appear
• Advertisers have no input into how a casino is scored, described, or ranked

The full breakdown of our affiliate relationships is on our Affiliate Disclosure page.

Our Content Standards

Parameter	Standard
Content types we publish	Casino reviews, bonus guides, game guides, banking guides, and US gambling news
Tone and style	Plain, direct language, free of unnecessary jargon
Review process	Draft, fact-check, editor review, before anything is published
Update cadence	Reviews are revisited when licensing, bonus terms, or payout data change; this policy is reviewed quarterly
Conflicts of interest	Any contributor with a personal or financial conflict of interest is recused from that review, and the work is reassigned
Diversity and inclusivity	Content is written for players of all backgrounds and experience levels, not a single type of player
Originality	All content is checked for plagiarism and written specifically for US Player Check
AI use	All content is 100% human-written by our team

Sourcing and Fact-Checking

Every review is checked against primary sources before publication, including:

• State gambling regulators, such as the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, the Michigan Gaming Control Board, and the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
• The casino operator’s own published licensing and terms
• Direct testing, using real deposits and real withdrawals, rather than relying on marketing claims

Our fact-checking is led by researchers such as Jordie Hillcreek, who verifies licensing details, payout data, and bonus terms before anything is published.

Conflicts of Interest

If a contributor has a personal or financial connection to a casino operator, they are recused from writing or editing content about that operator, and the work is reassigned to someone without a conflict.

Margaret Cooper, as the named policy owner, is responsible for identifying and resolving conflicts of interest that arise, and can be reached through our Contact page.

Our Team

Our reviews are produced by a team of writers, researchers, and fact-checkers with hands-on experience testing real money casinos. Full team credentials are on our About Us page.

Corrections and Accountability

If you spot something you believe is inaccurate, email us at social@usplayercheck.com with the page and the specific detail in question.

We investigate every report and correct confirmed errors promptly. Significant corrections are noted on the page they affect.

Responsible Gambling

Because of the nature of this industry, every piece of content we publish is written with responsible gambling in mind. Our full Responsible Gambling page covers warning signs and support resources, including the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER, available 24/7.

Editorial Policy FAQs

How often is this editorial policy reviewed?

Every quarter, and sooner if our practices or state gambling regulations change.

Who enforces this policy?

Margaret Cooper, our Head Content Writer, owns and enforces this policy across all content on the site.

Does US Player Check use AI to write content?

No. Every review, guide, and article on this site is 100% human-written by our team.

How are conflicts of interest handled?

Any contributor with a personal or financial conflict of interest is recused from that piece of content, and the work is reassigned to someone without a conflict.

How do I report an error?

Email social@usplayercheck.com with the page and the specific detail you believe is wrong, and we’ll investigate.