We’re a small team of UK casino players who got tired of reading the same recycled, overly promotional casino reviews that tell you every site is “amazing” and every bonus is “unmissable.” We built Casino Buddies because we wanted something different—honest reviews based on actual play, not marketing copy.
Our Mission
Casino Buddies exists to give UK players straightforward, no-nonsense casino information. We deposit real money, test the games, request withdrawals, and tell you exactly what happened. No inflated ratings, no hidden agendas—just honest experiences from players like you.
How We Review Casinos
Every casino we feature goes through the same process:
We create a real account, verify our identity, and make a genuine deposit. We play the slots, try the live tables, and work through the bonus terms. Then we withdraw. That withdrawal request tells us everything—how long it takes, whether there are unexpected hurdles, and how support handles questions.
We document deposit amounts, withdrawal times, and any issues we encounter. When we say a casino paid out in 18 hours, it’s because we timed it ourselves.
What Makes Us Different
Most casino affiliate sites earn commission when you sign up somewhere. So do we—that’s how we keep the lights on. But here’s the difference: we’ll tell you when a casino isn’t worth your time, even if recommending it would earn us money.
We don’t pretend offshore casinos are just as safe as UKGC-licensed sites. We don’t gloss over slow withdrawals or predatory bonus terms. If something’s a red flag, we say so.
Who We Are
We’re UK-based players who’ve spent years navigating online casinos—the good ones and the dodgy ones. We’ve had smooth cashouts and we’ve had withdrawals stuck in “pending” limbo for days. Those experiences taught us what actually matters when choosing where to play.
We’re not a faceless corporation. We’re genuinely trying to build something useful.
Our Standards
When we recommend a casino, we look for licensing and regulation (UKGC is the gold standard for UK players), reasonable withdrawal times backed by our own testing, transparent bonus terms without excessive wagering traps, responsive customer support that actually helps, and fair game selection from reputable providers.
If a casino falls short on these basics, it doesn’t make our recommended list.
A Word on Responsible Gambling
Online gambling carries real risk. You can lose money—sometimes more than you intended. We believe in being upfront about that rather than pretending everyone’s a winner.
If gambling stops being fun, step back. Set deposit limits. Use self-exclusion tools if you need them. Resources like GamCare and BeGambleAware offer free, confidential support.
We include responsible gambling information across our site because we’d rather you play safely than play more.
Get in Touch
Got a question about a casino we’ve reviewed? Spotted something we got wrong? Want to suggest a site for us to test?
Drop us a message at info@casinobuddies.co.uk
We read everything and do our best to respond.