As an iGaming writer, a large part of my job is creating online casino reviews for affiliates.
In this post, I’ll discuss what makes a good review and why they’re important. I’ll also share a few casino reviews of my own.

Why Write Casino Reviews?
Before we start, I should probably address why casino review writing even exists.
For anyone who doesn’t already know, affiliate marketing is a thing. And it’s a big part of the gambling industry.
Basically, affiliates help to promote products in return for a cut of any sales they generate. Whether it’s YouTube makeup videos or written casino reviews, the idea is the same. However, iGaming affiliates tend to get a share of the revenue generated by their referrals.
Content is King
Since there’s a lot of money to be made as a casino affiliate, these people invest a lot of time and resources into reviews.
Admittedly, much of those resources are invested into search engine optimisation, trying to get to the top of the Google rankings. But you can spend as much as you like on SEO – if your content is crap, nobody will read it, so it won’t rank.
And that’s where a skilled casino review writer comes into the equation.
How to Write a Casino Review
So, how exactly do I go about writing casino reviews?
If I’m being completely honest, most of my clients these days make my life extremely easy. Because they invest heavily in SEO, they already have a team of skilled professionals that put briefs together for me.
These contain a list of H2 topics, and probably even H3 sub-headings, so I have a skeleton structure to follow. It’s then up to me to put meat on the bones.
What if There’s No Brief?
When I first started as an iGaming writer, many of my clients didn’t provide briefs.
In fact, they didn’t really know what they wanted at all, beyond “casino reviews”. They hadn’t thought about length, tone and in some cases, even the target keywords.
Still, if this happens to you, it offers an opportunity. You’re free to piece together your own idea of a good casino review structure and suggest it.
Most of the time – from my experience, at least – they just agree and let you get on with it. After all, that’s why they hire me in the first place.

Quality
As an aside, I can’t remember the last time I worked with a casino affiliate that didn’t give me at least a basic brief.
Over the years, as I’ve increased my writing rates, I’ve really noticed the difference. The quality of your clients improves as you earn more, and the briefs tend to be more detailed as a result.
What Makes a Good Casino Review?
There’s two parts to this, in my mind – research and flow.
First of all, the best casino reviews are researched properly and they’re genuinely helpful.
A lot of casino content creators simply rehash existing reviews, which are often full of inaccuracies. It might be that the review was correct before, but is now out of date. More often than not, however, it’s just because the writer wasn’t very good.
So yeah, don’t do that.
Create an Account
It’s vital that you create an account, log in and use the site. You don’t necessarily have to spend any money placing bets. But, if you can get the affiliate to pay for it, you absolutely should.
The best casino reviews offer genuine insight, rather than generic, wishy-washy overviews. That can only come if you’ve actually tested things.
Of course, it’s preferable to simple be an experienced iGaming writer – or at least an experienced player – in the first place. That’s my own edge in this industry – I began my career over 15 years ago precisely because it’s also my hobby.
Structure
The other key ingredient of a good casino review is – quite obviously I think – readability. But a big part of whether or not something’s easy and enjoyable to read, is how it’s structured.
Your review should cover all of the details, but it has to flow intuitively. There’s no point starting a review with 200 words on the customer support channels, when most people care about welcome bonuses, games and payments.
What To Write About in Your Casino Review?
So, what are those details?
If you don’t have a brief, you’ll want to think about the following elements:
- Overview. We don’t all have time to read the entire review. Some people just need a quick top-level introduction.
- Reputation. This covers things like the casino’s license, how long it’s been around and ratings on sites like Trustpilot.
- Games. Go into detail about the number and type of games in the library. Is there a casino? Discuss game providers, too.
- Bonuses. How do promotions compare to other casinos? Is there a loyalty program? You might need to avoid details to keep it as timeless as possible.
- Mobile. Does the casino have an app? Is it native or web-based? How does the website function on smartphones?
- Payments. Not just the deposit and withdrawal methods, but a breakdown of fees, limits and processing time.
- Safety. You’ll want to think about on-site security, like encryption. But also responsible gambling tools.
- Support. How easy is it to get help? What are the support channels? How about the operating hours?
These considerations are not necessarily in the right order. The client’s target market and the tone of their site will help determine that.

Example Casino Reviews
Let’s take a look at some of the casino reviews found in my showcase portfolio.
- BetMGM Ontario – This one required me to use a VPN, due to the strict regulations placed on casinos in Ontario. I also had to obtain a fake phone number. The lengths I go to, honestly…
- WOW Vegas – I wrote this one for Sweepsy.com, a US iGaming affiliate that focuses on sweepstakes casinos and sportsbooks. It’s a slightly different business model, but the basic principles still apply.
- Super Slots – Techopedia was recently hit with a Google penalty, so they reassigned all of the content produced by freelance writers to full-time employees. It’s still my review, though!
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