Editorial Policy & Review Methodology

How Cricbetwala rates and reviews betting & casino sites for Indian players: 12-criteria scoring, hands-on testing, fact-checking and update cycle.

How We Review Betting & Casino Sites

Every review on Cricbetwala is built on a 12-criteria scorecard, hands-on testing with real INR deposits, and a 90-day re-test cycle. Below is exactly how we work — read it once and you'll understand why our rankings often differ from the noise on social media.

The 12-Criteria Scorecard

1. License & Regulation — Curaçao / Malta / UKGC validity, jurisdiction stability
2. Indian Payment Support — UPI, Paytm, PhonePe, IMPS, NetBanking, USDT TRC20
3. Withdrawal Speed — average UPI payout time across 5 test withdrawals
4. KYC Friction — documents asked, verification time, edge cases
5. Cricket & IPL Depth — markets per match, in-play coverage, live streaming
6. Casino Game Library — number of providers, exclusive titles, live dealer rooms
7. Bonus Honesty — wagering requirements, max bet caps, expiry, hidden game weighting
8. Mobile App Quality — APK signing, crash rate, install walkthrough
9. Customer Support — Hindi/English coverage, average response time, weekend availability
10. Responsible Gambling Tools — deposit limits, self-exclusion, reality checks
11. Reputation — TrustPilot, AskGamblers, India-specific Reddit / Telegram complaints
12. Site Reliability — uptime, page speed, geo-blocking quirks

Hands-On Testing Protocol

Before any brand is published, our team:

• Creates a fresh account and completes full KYC
• Deposits ₹500–₹5,000 via UPI and a backup method
• Places at least 10 sports bets and plays 10 casino sessions
• Submits at least 3 separate withdrawals at different ticket sizes
• Stress-tests customer support with 1 deposit issue + 1 KYC question

Update Cycle

Every active review is re-checked at minimum every 90 days. Brands that drop a score by 1.0 point or more are flagged on the home page within 24 hours. Brands that fail a withdrawal test twice in a row are removed entirely.

Fact-Checking

License numbers are verified directly with the regulator. Bonus terms are quoted with screenshots and exact T&C URLs. We do not rely on press releases.

Corrections Policy

Email editor@cricbetwala.com with the URL and the disputed claim. If we agree, the correction goes live within 48 hours and a changelog entry is appended to the review.

What We Won't Do

• We don't accept payment to raise a score.
• We don't recommend brands that block Indian withdrawals.
• We don't cover brands without verifiable licenses.
• We don't link to "agent" Telegram bookmakers.