About Us

Who We Are

American Casinos is an independent comparison site built for US adults who want clear, honest guidance on licensed online casino platforms. We are not a casino, we do not take bets, and we do not accept payment in exchange for higher rankings. Every platform listed on this site has been researched on its own merits — licensing, player protections, banking options, game range and bonus conditions — before a rating is assigned.

This site is written and maintained by Dominic Reyes and a small editorial team with a combined background in regulated gambling markets, consumer finance and digital publishing. Our focus is the US market, where the legal landscape varies considerably from one state to the next and where the difference between a licensed, properly regulated platform and a poorly run one has real consequences for players.

What We Cover — and Why It Matters

Online gambling in the United States operates under a patchwork of state laws. Some states have fully legalised real-money online casino play; others permit only certain game types or sports wagering; and several have no legal framework for online casino gambling at all. On top of that, a growing number of platforms operate under a sweepstakes model, which allows broader US access while remaining distinct from real-money casino licensing.

Navigating that landscape takes genuine research. Our role is to do that work and present the results plainly, so you can make an informed decision rather than rely on promotional copy written by the platforms themselves.

The platforms we review and rank can be found on our best online casinos in the USA page, where each one is assessed across the factors described below.

How We Research and Rank Platforms

Every platform that appears on this site goes through the same structured review process. No platform can pay to appear, and no commercial relationship influences where a platform sits in our rankings. We may earn a commission if a reader signs up through a link on this site — that relationship is disclosed on every page where it applies — but commission does not buy position.

The factors we assess include:

• Licensing and legal standing — whether the platform operates under a recognised regulatory framework applicable to its US player base, and what consumer protections that entails.
• Bonus terms — the headline offer and the conditions attached to it: wagering requirements, time limits, eligible games, withdrawal caps and any other material restrictions. We read the full terms, not just the marketing.
• Banking — which deposit and withdrawal methods are accepted (ACH, debit card, digital wallet, crypto, online cash services and others where applicable), stated processing times, fees and any verification requirements before a withdrawal can be processed.
• Game range and fairness — the breadth of the library, how the platform's software suppliers approach random number generation and independent testing, and what return-to-player figures are published.
• Security — whether the site uses HTTPS encryption and what data protection measures are stated.
• Responsible gambling tools — deposit limits, session limits, self-exclusion options and links to support services. This is not optional for a platform to appear on this site.
• Customer support — the channels available (live chat, email, help centre) and the stated availability of each.

Editorial ratings are our own assessment, expressed on a scale of 10.0. They are not customer-review aggregates and are not supplied by the platforms. Our current top-rated platforms, along with the reasoning behind each rating, are covered in full on the top online casino sites page.

The Platforms We Currently List

The following table shows each platform we currently feature, its editorial rating and its headline offer as listed at the time of our most recent review. Offers are subject to change and to the terms and conditions set by each platform — always read those before claiming anything.

Individual write-ups for each platform, with full detail on banking, game range, responsible gambling tools and the fine print on each welcome offer, are available on our casino reviews page.

Our Position on Responsible Gambling

Online casino play — whether for real money where state law permits it or through a sweepstakes model — carries genuine financial risk. Games of chance have a built-in house edge; individual results are never predictable; and no strategy, system or welcome offer changes that underlying fact. We will not publish anything that implies otherwise.

We take the following positions on every page of this site:

• Players must be at least 21 years old to participate on any platform listed here. Some activities may differ by state — check the legal age in your jurisdiction before registering.
• Players must be physically located within a state or territory where the platform operates legally at the time of play. Being a US resident is not sufficient on its own.
• Set a deposit limit and a session time limit before you start playing. Most licensed platforms make this straightforward to do in account settings.
• Never gamble with borrowed money, and never chase losses.
• If gambling stops being enjoyable, starts affecting your finances, or begins to feel compulsive, stop and seek support.

Free support is available through the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700, available 24 hours a day. You can also reach the National Council on Problem Gambling at ncpgambling.org. Our responsible gambling page covers self-exclusion programmes, spending controls and state-level resources in more detail.

Commercial Disclosure

This site is free to use. We may receive a commission from platform operators when a reader registers through a link on this site. That commercial arrangement has no bearing on which platforms appear in our rankings or what rating they receive. Platforms that rank highly do so because they scored well across our review criteria — not because of any financial relationship with this site. Our editorial positions are determined independently.

Accuracy and Updates

Casino platform offers, terms and features change frequently. We review our listings on an ongoing basis and update pages when material details change. The date shown at the top of each page reflects when that page was last reviewed. If you spot something that appears out of date or incorrect, we want to know — reach out through our contact page and we will look into it promptly.

Our terms of use, including the full scope of what this site does and does not cover, are set out in the terms and conditions.