Editorial Policy
Last updated: 24 June 2026
Everything on Jonny Jackpot is produced to a clear editorial standard built for accuracy, independence and usefulness. Because our reviews influence real decisions — whether to register, deposit or claim a bonus — we treat that responsibility seriously. This page explains how we create, fact-check, publish and update our content, and how we keep commercial interests out of editorial calls.
Our editorial principles
Our work rests on four principles: factual accuracy, independence from advertisers, transparency with readers, and keeping information current. Every review and rating is based on real, hands-on testing rather than press releases or operator marketing. We know our verdicts affect people’s money, and that shapes how carefully we write and check each one. Where we’re uncertain or something can’t be verified, we say so rather than guess.
How content is made
1. Selecting a casino. We don’t review everything indiscriminately. We choose sites based on licensing, availability to New Zealand players, relevance to our audience and complaint history. Operators with no licence or a record of fraud don’t get a positive write-up — at most they appear with a warning.
2. Real testing. The author personally completes the full cycle — register, verify, deposit, play, claim a bonus, meet wagering, request a withdrawal, get paid — using real money, not demo mode. This takes 3–10 working days. The full method is in How We Test.
3. Writing. The review is written by the same person who tested the casino, so it reflects first-hand experience rather than a rewrite of other sources. The author is free in their conclusions.
4. Fact-checking. Before publishing we verify the licence number and status on the regulator’s register, the bonus terms (size, wagering, max bet, game restrictions) on the operator’s site, the provider list, and payment methods and fees. If the author’s notes and the operator’s site disagree, we re-check and correct.
5. Publishing. The finished review goes live with the author’s name (linked to the author profile), the publish date, and a score from our system (How We Rate).
6. Updating. Reviews aren’t static. We revisit them when bonus terms change, when a licence or owner changes, when payment methods are added or removed, when serious complaints appear, or on a routine 3–6 month cycle — and we date every change.
Fact-checking, in detail
We verify against primary sources. Licences are checked on the regulator’s official register — status, issue date and licensee entity, not just presence. Bonus terms are read in full, including the small print on max bets and game weightings. Provider lists are checked in the live lobby. Payment limits and fees are confirmed in the cashier after registration. Player complaints are assessed for patterns across independent platforms such as AskGamblers, Casino Guru and Trustpilot, not single incidents.
Editorial independence
Editorial decisions are based only on a casino’s quality, our test results and our method. No casino, network or advertiser can change a score, the content of a review or the order in which sites appear. Commercial and editorial functions are kept separate (see Affiliate Disclosure). If an operator demands a guaranteed positive review as a condition of partnership, we decline, and we never remove a negative review on request.
Corrections
We aim for accuracy but errors happen. If you spot one, email [email protected]. We verify within 48 hours, correct confirmed errors, and add a dated note when the change is significant. We don’t quietly rewrite history; if a review changes materially, we explain why, and we flag content that has become outdated.
Who writes for us
Our authors have real iGaming experience and must complete hands-on testing before writing — no second-hand reviews. Every review is signed with a real name linked to a profile, and authors disclose any conflict of interest. Learn more about the team on About Us or get in touch via Contact.