Research

Original studies tied to 30-day testing data. Four research pieces at Day 1 launch covering operator behaviour, license trackers, shutdown patterns, and per-chain fee analysis. Each study is built on data captured by the same testing protocol documented in the methodology and applied to our operator reviews. Updated on documented refresh cadences - the editorial policy sets the timelines.

Studies at launch 4 Day 1 research pieces
Baseline window 30 days · 9 operators
Update cadence 30 days · live data feeds
Data feeds 3 live testing streams
Flagship study Updated 2026-06-28

Launch Baseline 2026 - 9 Operators, 30 Days, Real Money

The Day 1 proof artifact. Nine operators tested under the documented 5-cycle, 30-day protocol with real money in real-identity accounts. Withdrawal timing, KYC trigger forensics, support response, and dispute behaviour captured per cycle. Raw data published with the study; every Day 1 review derives its scores from this dataset.

9 Operators
45 Test cycles
30 Days per op
$1,800 Real-money budget
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Other research

Standalone studies covering license-register state, operator shutdown patterns, and per-chain deposit cost analysis. Each piece is tied to source data and refreshed on its own documented cadence.

License data

Curaçao GCB License Tracker

Live tracker for Curaçao Gaming Control Board license status across the operator roster. Migration from master-and-sub to direct CGA licensing surfaced per operator with verification dates.

Refreshed monthly Operators tracked 15

Open tracker
Historical

Operator Shutdown History

Patterns of crypto-casino operator shutdowns from 2018 through 2026. Reasons cited, withdrawal-period outcomes for affected players, and the editorial warning signals that surfaced in advance of each shutdown.

Refreshed quarterly Operators reviewed 40+

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Per-chain analysis

Crypto Deposit Fees by Chain

Comparative analysis of deposit fees across BTC, ETH, TRX, SOL, and Lightning Network rails. Median fees, network congestion impact, and per-operator markup detected during testing windows.

Refreshed monthly Chains compared 5

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Phase 1.5

Withdrawal Study - 90 Days, Expanded Roster

The next planned study expands the baseline window to 90 days across an enlarged operator roster, with Lightning Network adoption tracking added as a primary dimension. Ships Phase 1.5.

Scheduled Phase 1.5 Window 90 days

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Live testing data feeds

Three running data streams update on faster cadences than full studies. Reviews and best-of rankings pull current values from these feeds; the source is published in case you want to verify a number yourself.

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