Last updated: June 2026 — James Whitfield, Soloadsgonewild
At Soloadsgonewild.com, every casino review you read has been personally researched, tested, and written by James Whitfield. This page explains exactly how that process works, what criteria we measure, how we weight each factor, and why you can trust our scores to reflect a genuine, independent assessment of each site we cover.
We focus specifically on the GB market and publish reviews for players who want their winnings fast. That means payment speed is always at the heart of what we look at — but it is never the only thing. A casino that pays quickly but operates without a proper licence, offers broken games, or ignores customer complaints is not one we would recommend, regardless of how fast the withdrawals are.
Every review on Soloadsgonewild follows the same structured process. No shortcuts are taken, and no site is published without completing each stage.
Before anything else, James verifies that the casino holds a valid licence from the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). He checks the UKGC public register directly, confirms the licence number shown on the casino's website matches the register entry, and reviews any past enforcement actions or warnings associated with that operator. Sites without a current, active UKGC licence are not reviewed on this site.
James creates a real player account using his own details. He goes through the full sign-up process, submits KYC documents, and notes how long verification takes. This reflects the real experience a new UK player would have, including any friction points in the onboarding flow.
A real deposit is made using payment methods commonly available to UK players. James reads the full terms and conditions of any welcome offer or ongoing promotion before claiming it, noting wagering requirements, time limits, game restrictions, and maximum withdrawal caps tied to bonus funds.
James plays a representative sample of slots, table games, and live dealer titles where available. He checks load times, software quality, whether games are supplied by reputable providers, and how the lobby is organised. RNG certification and fair play credentials are also verified.
This is the core test for Soloadsgonewild. James requests a withdrawal and records every stage: the time from request submission, any additional verification steps triggered, processing time on the casino's side, and the time funds arrive in the account. Results are compared against the casino's stated withdrawal timeframes.
James contacts the support team at least twice through different channels — typically live chat and email — to assess response times, the quality of answers given, and whether agents are knowledgeable about withdrawal-related queries specifically.
The site is accessed on a mobile browser and, where an app exists, through the app itself. James evaluates navigation, game availability, deposit and withdrawal functionality, and overall usability on a smaller screen.
Each casino is scored across six categories. The final score out of 10 is a weighted average based on the breakdown below.
| Category | Weighting | What We Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing and Safety | 25% | UKGC licence status, responsible gambling tools, SSL encryption, past regulatory history |
| Bonuses and Promotions | 20% | Offer value, fairness of terms, wagering requirements, ongoing promotions |
| Game Selection | 20% | Number of titles, software providers, fairness certification, live casino quality |
| Payment Methods | 15% | Withdrawal speed, available methods, deposit and withdrawal limits, fees |
| Customer Support | 10% | Response time, availability hours, quality and accuracy of answers |
| Mobile Experience | 10% | Mobile site and app usability, feature parity with desktop, performance |
All casinos are scored on a scale of 1 to 10, where 10 represents the best possible experience across all criteria. Here is how to read those scores:
Independence matters. James Whitfield operates Soloadsgonewild.com without any contractual obligation to rate any casino favourably. While this site does earn affiliate commission when readers sign up to casinos through links on these pages, that commercial relationship has no influence on the scores awarded. Every category is scored according to what was actually observed during testing — not what an operator would prefer to see written about them.
Casinos are never given the opportunity to review or amend content before it is published. Scores are updated when circumstances change — for example, if a casino's licence is suspended, its withdrawal times worsen, or its bonus terms shift significantly. We do not accept payments for higher ratings or preferential placement.
If you ever spot something in a review that does not match your own experience at a casino, you are encouraged to get in touch. Genuine player feedback helps keep these reviews accurate and up to date.
Last updated: 2026 — James Whitfield, Soloadsgonewild.com