Editorial Policy

Last updated: 14 July 2025

1. Our Mission

1001Bonus.com exists to help players discover safe, entertaining and fairly-rated online casino bonuses and slots. We do this by combining first-hand testing, real-player feedback and transparent data analysis. Independence, accuracy and responsible-gambling advocacy are the pillars of every article we publish.

2. Core Editorial Principles

Experience-first – Every game or bonus is played or claimed by our team before it is reviewed.
Expertise – Writers and editors have documented iGaming knowledge and are trained in responsible-gambling standards.
Authoritativeness – We cite official licences, regulator databases and software-provider documentation.
Trustworthiness – No hidden sponsorships; affiliate links never influence our verdicts or ratings.

3. How We Test Slots & Calculate Ratings

Our slot-review process follows four clear steps:

Hands-on Play-through
• We spin each slot enough times to trigger every feature: free-spins rounds, bonus mini-games, expanding wilds, jackpots, gamble functions, etc.
• We log session length, hit frequency, feature frequency and notable wins.
Player-Community Input
• After publishing the review, we actively collect user ratings and comments.
Proprietary Rating Formula
• We weight four factors on a 100-point scale: Popularity (25%) + Feature Quality (25%) + User Satisfaction (40%) + Update Freshness (10%).
• A Bayesian adjustment prevents new or niche games with few votes from being over- or under-rated.
Continuous Recalibration
• Ratings recalculate weekly; significant shifts (>5 pts) trigger a manual fact-check by an editor.

This system keeps the review process straightforward (and fun) while ensuring that each score reflects real play, real reactions and objective mathematics.

4. How We Review Casino Bonuses

Key variables recorded: minimum deposit, wagering requirement, max cash-out, game weighting, time limits, country restrictions.
Offers are checked against operator T&C screenshots or PDFs taken on the claim date.
Any breach of responsible gambling law (e.g., no withdrawal possible before wagering) leads to an automatic red-flag and warning.

5. Data Sources & Verification

Primary data is collected directly from game client logs, operator lobbies, regulator databases (MGA, UKGC, etc.) and software-supplier release notes. We cross-check RTP and volatility against the latest certificates from testing labs (GLI, eCOGRA, iTechLabs where available).

6. Update & Maintenance Cycle

Slots – Reviewed at launch, and at least once every 12 months.
Bonuses – Surfaced weekly via automated crawlers; any change verified by a human within 24 h.

7. Editorial Independence & Affiliate Disclosure

1001Bonus.com earns revenue solely from affiliate commissions (CPA or revenue-share) when readers click outbound links and sign up with operators. These commercial relationships never affect our ratings, rankings or opinions. Writers and editors are salaried; no one is paid by a game provider or casino to produce favourable coverage.

8. Corrections & User Feedback

We welcome factual corrections. Email info[at]1001bonus.com with evidence and we will acknowledge within several business days.
Material errors are fixed and noted in a “Corrections” block at the foot of the article.
User comments are moderated for legality, relevance and civility in line with our Digital Services Act obligations.

9. Responsible-Gambling & Player Protection

We do not promote unlicensed operators or bonuses that conflict with EU consumer-protection laws. Content is written to support safe play: deposit-limit reminders, age-verification prompts and links to helplines per country are embedded site-wide.

10. Contact the Editorial Team

For enquiries, corrections or interview requests:
Contact form or
Email: info[at]1001bonus.com