I consider myself an experienced player or seasoned pro when it comes to online casinos because I have been playing regularly on sites like this for well over a decade. In that time, I have learned what makes a good brand stand out from the crowd. I know which ones might be worth my time and which ones I should avoid at all costs.
Deciding which blackjack and roulette sites to join can sometimes prove challenging, even for me, but especially for people who have never played on them before, and when you consider how many there are to choose from today and that not all of them can be trusted.
With that said, here are some of the key tell-tale signs that everyone should always be on the lookout for when searching for somewhere new to play.
How Can You Find A Safe Site To Play Blackjack, Fruitys, And Other Similar Content In 2025?
The most important thing to consider is how safe a site is, and the easiest way to determine this is to find out where it’s licensed.
Therefore, I would always suggest sticking to brands that are fully licensed and regulated by at least one mid- to top-tier licensing authority and AVOID playing on unlicensed and unregulated sites at all costs because nothing good will ever come from playing on rogue sites like this.
The quickest way to determine how safe a website is and where it has obtained its license is to see what the experts say. In other words, to save time and effort, I cheat.
If I find a site that I think might be worth joining, before joining, I head straight to my go-to review site, the official AskGamblers UK website, because they only promote trustworthy brands, and their reviews instantly tell me if it’s safe or not.
Their dedicated team of researchers and writers have spent countless hours online searching for the safest UK fruit machine sites and have done all the hard work so that players like me don’t have to. The reviews give me a much better insight into each brand and basically tell if it’s worth joining.

I live in the United Kingdom, so when I visit this site, I’m always presented with the latest reviews for the UK’s safest brands. Their top suggestions are all fully licensed and regulated by the UKGC (UK Gambling Commission) and possibly by one or two other top-tier licensing authorities, such as the GGC in Gibraltar and/or the MGA in Malta.
I know that each of their featured brands licensed by one or more of these authorities will always be controlled by reputable operators with excellent standing in the industry and solid track records.
What Makes A Good Igaming Site Stand Out From Its Competitors?
When I search through their list of top suggestions, I tend to read several reviews and then compare my findings to find out which brand might be a more suitable fit for me based on what I’m looking for in a good brand.
Some of the key factors I pay close attention to in the reviews that help brands stand out from their rivals are the following:
- Licensing and regulation – the sign of a trustworthy UK site is that it’s licensed and regulated here. In other words, I avoid playing on unlicensed and unregulated sites, and I even avoid playing on sites that are licensed in places like Panama, Costa Rica, Belize, and Anjouan/Comoros because these authorities carry out little or no real checks over their licensees before issuing them licenses. In comparison, the UKGC and other top-tier authorities conduct thorough background checks, in-depth analysis and investigations, and strict vetting processes before issuing licenses
- Bonuses and promotions – pretty much all sites today offer some kind of guaranteed welcome bonus (aka sign-up bonus). However, only the very best sites attach low to medium wagering requirements to their promotional offers. I love claiming bonuses but will only claim them if the attached wagering requirements (aka playthrough, turnover or rollover requirements) are at 40x times the bonus amount [or lower, preferably]
- Safety and security – the most secure sites will use SSL and TLS (Secure Socket Layer and Transport Layer) encryption to protect my account, and they will use other sophisticated firewalls to keep hackers out and ensure my money and personal details are in safe hands 24/7 and out of reach of cybercriminals
- Payout speeds and payment options – I also look for sites that accept a range of debit cards, prepaid cards, and eWallets, and will avoid sites that only accept one or two payment methods. I also make sure my preferred currency (GBP/£) is accepted. If not, I won’t bother signing up. I like using Bitcoin, but UK sites don’t currently accept crypto, which doesn’t really bother me. Instead, I use my own local fiat currency.
- Games and software – the top-rated sites will only ever have software from market-leading providers, meaning the outcomes in all of their RNG/computer-generated games, such as fruitys, video pokers, table & card favourites, and scratch cards, etc., will have high or above-average RTP% (return to player) payout rates (93.00 to 98.00% or higher)

I have also found that the best sites that truly stand out from the crowd have a range of safer gambling tools available that enable me to remain well within my spending budget. If they don’t provide things like deposit limits, spending caps, session time reminders or time-outs, then I don’t trust the site and won’t sign up.
Final Thoughts
Finally, the other tell-tale signs of a good site that I look out for are things like device/browser compatibility, how easy the site/mobile app is to navigate and use, what the average RTP% payout rate for the website is, whether a well-known operator controls it, how quick they are at processing deposits and withdrawals, the daily/monthly deposit and withdrawal limits, the loyalty rewards program and other ongoing promotions they run, and how responsive, friendly, helpful, and reliable the player support is.
To sum up, always think twice before joining anywhere, and try to read the reviews first. Conduct your own basic background checks and due diligence. Don’t rush into things, and don’t just let the sign-up bonus sway you. Remember, if the bonus sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Stick to playing on trustworthy sites with excellent reviews, good player feedback and high ratings/ranking positions, and always take a minute to read the terms and conditions and website policies before signing up anywhere.