About Us — Who We Are & How We Work
USACasino.Guide is an independent resource focused on US-legal online casinos. We test with real accounts, time payouts with a stopwatch, and publish transparent, repeatable methodology. Our goal is simple: help you play safely and get paid fast.
Mission & Vision
Our Mission
Make US-legal online gambling safer and clearer by publishing verified, easy-to-use guidance on bonuses, payout speed, and state laws — with responsible play baked in.
Our Vision
A market where every player understands the rules, every operator publishes fair terms, and payouts arrive quickly and consistently.
Our Values
- Players First: We optimize for clarity, safety, and timely payouts — not for operator preferences.
- Transparency: Scores, pros/cons, and methodology are public and versioned.
- Evidence-Based: We document KYC, banking, and T&C checks with timestamps.
- Responsible Play: We promote limits, cool-offs, and self-exclusion resources.
Our Story
| Date | Milestone | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Started as payout tracker | A simple spreadsheet timing PayPal and ACH withdrawals. |
| 2021 | Expanded to multi-state coverage | Added New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, West Virginia, Connecticut, Delaware. |
| 2023 | Launched mobile-first site | Introduced app ratings and cashier route comparisons. |
| 2024 | Methodology v3 | Weighted rubric, public changelog, re-review triggers. |
We maintain a public methodology changelog and re-review triggers to keep ratings fresh.
Editorial Standards & Independence
- Scores follow a published rubric with weighted criteria.
- Commercial partnerships do not influence ratings or rankings.
- We disclose affiliate relationships and label sponsored links as such.
- Evidence: screenshots, timestamps, and cashier logs kept privately with personal data redacted.
How We Earn Money (Disclosure)
Some links on our site are affiliate or sponsored. If you click and create an account or make a deposit, we may receive a commission. This never affects your price and does not change our editorial scores or recommendations.
- Sponsored links are marked with rel="sponsored" and may include labels like “Ad” or “Partner”.
- We rank operators primarily by our evidence-based scores and payout performance.
- We will remove or down-rank partners that fail our trust or speed criteria.
Meet the Team
| Name | Role | Bio |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Morgan | Editor-in-Chief | Former payments analyst; leads payout audits and policy. |
| Jamie Lee | Casino Tester | Focus on KYC, live dealer, and geolocation pass rates. |
| Taylor Brooks | Data & QA | Builds test harness for cashier timing and bonus term snapshots. |
| Riley Chen | Content Lead | Owns guides, state pages, and accessibility edits. |
We recruit reviewers from payments, risk, and iGaming operations for domain depth and bias checks.
Press & Media Kit
Press Requests
For quotes, data, or interviews, email press@usacasino.guide. Include your deadline and topic.
We can provide payout speed snapshots (anonymized) and methodology notes on background.
Assets
- Logos (light/dark, SVG/PNG)
- Brand color & typography specs
- Editorial photos (headshots)
Careers
We hire remotely across the US for testers, editors, and data analysts. Must be comfortable with compliance workflows and meticulous documentation.
- Freelance Casino Tester (US-legal states)
- Fact-Checker (bonus terms & regulator docs)
- Data Analyst (cashier timing & QA)
Contact
| Topic | |
|---|---|
| General | hello@usacasino.guide |
| Editorial | editor@usacasino.guide |
| Partnerships | partners@usacasino.guide |
| Press | press@usacasino.guide |
We usually respond within 1–2 business days.
About — FAQ
Are your reviews independent?
Yes. Editorial sets scores using a public rubric. Commercial teams cannot override ratings.
Do you test with real money?
We maintain live accounts and run timed KYC, deposits, and withdrawals across methods.
How do you make money?
Some links are affiliate/sponsored. If you register or deposit, we may earn a commission — at no extra cost to you.
How often do you update pages?
Light checks weekly; deeper methodology cycle monthly. Urgent changes prompt immediate updates.
Where can I find your rating methodology?
See our page: How We Rate Operators — it details criteria, weights, and penalties.