Offer Value
25%Evaluates promotional value, purchase requirements and offer accessibility.
Methodology
How SweepsGrade Rates Casinos
SweepsGrade uses a defined editorial framework to evaluate casino records. Editorial ratings are calculated independently from affiliate relationships and commercial placement.
SG-R1 Rating Framework
Internal ratings use a 0–100 scale and are converted to a public score out of 5.
Redemption
20%Reviews minimum redemption requirements, methods and clarity of redemption terms.
Rewards
15%Looks at recurring rewards, free SC opportunities and promotional consistency.
Games
10%Reviews available game information and breadth where reliable evidence is available.
User Experience
10%Reviews product usability, mobile experience and accessibility of important information.
Transparency
10%Measures how clearly eligibility, promotional conditions and important rules are disclosed.
Support
5%Reviews available support information and documented support access.
VIP
5%Reviews documented VIP or loyalty features where applicable.
Score Calculation
Each available rating dimension is scored on a 0–100 scale and weighted according to the SG-R1 framework.
The resulting internal score is converted to the public five-point scale by dividing the overall score by 20.
Example88 / 100 → 4.4 / 5
N/A vs. Missing Evidence
A dimension that genuinely does not apply may be treated as N/A and the remaining applicable dimensions can be reweighted.
Missing evidence is different. Important missing information may prevent a formal public rating from being published.
Rating Confidence
- HIGH
- Strong evidence coverage across important dimensions.
- MEDIUM
- Sufficient evidence for publication with some limitations.
- LOW
- Insufficient confidence for a formal public star rating.
Editorial vs. Commercial Placement
Affiliate relationships, commercial priority and promotional placement do not determine a casino's editorial rating.
Featured placement may reflect commercial or merchandising priority, while Highest Rated is based on editorial rating data.
Evidence Sources
- Official rules and terms
- Official casino website
- Official app or product experience
- Reliable external sources
- Unverified external claims only when clearly identified
When Ratings Change
Ratings may be reviewed after material changes to offers, redemption rules, operator information, product experience or other rating inputs.
Rating history should be retained rather than silently overwritten.