Why We Started

New casinos launch in the UK all the time, and it's hard to know which ones you can trust. We set up bucknallbowlingclub.co.uk to do the hard work for you. Our team joins each new site, claims the bonus, plays the games and asks for a withdrawal. Only the casinos that pass our checks make it into our list of the 20 best new casino sites UK players can join.

We write our reviews in plain English and tell you the good and the bad. If a bonus has tough rules or a site is slow to pay, we'll say so, so you can choose the right new casino for you.

Our Reviewers

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John Benin

Head of Editorial

John runs our editorial team and signs off every ranking before it goes live. He has spent more than ten years in the UK online gambling world, first working for casino operators and later as an independent reviewer. When a new casino launches, John is the one who checks its licence, its owners and its bonus rules before our team starts testing.

Editorial Checks New Casino Launches Rankings
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James Thompson

Bonus and Payments Reviewer

James joins every new casino on our list and works through the welcome offer from start to finish. He keeps a close eye on wagering rules and bonus limits, and he times every withdrawal he makes so our payout notes are based on real results. His earlier career in gambling marketing means he knows the tricks some sites use in their small print.

Sign Up Offers Cash Outs Bonus Rules
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Sarah Chen

Mobile Reviewer

Sarah tests how every new casino works on phones and tablets. She checks how fast pages load, whether games fit the screen and how easy it is to deposit, withdraw and reach support with one hand. Sarah used to build apps for a living, so she can tell straight away when a site hasn't been made with mobile players in mind.

Phones and Tablets Load Times Ease of Use
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Michael Patterson

Games Reviewer

Michael looks at the games side of each new casino, from slots and jackpots to live dealer tables and crash games. He notes which software studios each site works with and checks the published RTP figures. Before joining us, Michael tested slot games for developers, which helps him spot quality titles quickly.

Slots Live Dealer Games Game Studios
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Emily Roberts

Safer Gambling Reviewer

Emily checks that every new casino gives players proper tools to stay in control. She tests deposit limits, time-outs and self-exclusion to see how easy they are to turn on. Emily studied psychology and writes our safer gambling advice, including tips on setting a budget and knowing when to take a break.

Limits and Time-Outs Self-Exclusion Player Safety

What We Stand For

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We Play Before We Rank

Every new casino on our list has been joined, played at and tested for withdrawals by our own reviewers.

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Safety Checks First

Licence, owner and safer gambling tools are checked before a new site is even considered.

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The Same Tests for Everyone

Each casino is scored on the same checks, so the order of our table is easy to follow.

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Clear About How We Earn

We may be paid a commission through some links. That never decides where a casino is ranked.