Last updated: May 2026 — James Wilson, Originalmoving
At Originalmoving, every betting site review published on originalmoving.com is the result of a thorough, structured, and independent evaluation process. James Wilson, the founder and lead reviewer, personally tests each platform before a single word of a review is written. This page explains exactly how that process works, what criteria we measure, and how we arrive at our final scores. We believe UK bettors deserve honest, evidence-based guidance, and our methodology reflects that commitment.
James Wilson has spent over a decade analysing the UK online betting market. Every site featured on Originalmoving is tested first-hand by James using real accounts and real deposits. There are no shortcuts, no copy-pasted press releases, and no ratings handed down by affiliate managers. If James has not personally used a platform, it does not receive a score. This hands-on approach is the foundation of everything we publish in 2026 and beyond.
Each review follows a consistent sequence to ensure nothing is missed and every platform is judged against the same standards.
Each betting site receives a final score out of 10. That score is calculated by combining six individual category scores, each carrying a specific weighting that reflects its importance to UK bettors.
| Category | Weighting | What We Assess |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing and Safety | 25% | UKGC licence status, responsible gambling tools, SSL encryption, fair terms |
| Bonuses and Promotions | 20% | Welcome offer value, wagering requirements, ongoing promotions, transparency of terms |
| Game and Market Selection | 20% | Breadth of sports markets, odds competitiveness, casino game variety where applicable |
| Payment Methods | 15% | Deposit and withdrawal options, processing times, transaction fees, GamStop-friendly banking |
| Customer Support | 10% | Availability, response speed, quality of assistance across live chat, email, and phone |
| Mobile Experience | 10% | App quality or mobile site performance, navigation, loading speed, feature parity with desktop |
All sites are rated on a scale of 1 to 10, with one decimal point of precision. Here is what each range means in practical terms.
Independence is not just a value we talk about. It is built into how Originalmoving operates. James Wilson sets every score independently before any commercial relationship is considered. Operators cannot pay to improve their rating, request that negative findings be removed, or influence the content of a review in any way. While Originalmoving may earn commission through affiliate links, this never affects the scores or written conclusions. Sites that fall short are rated honestly, even if that means lower earnings for us. Our readers come first.
The UK betting market changes regularly. Licences can be revoked, bonus terms can shift, and platforms can improve or decline over time. James revisits published reviews at least every six months and updates scores whenever a material change is detected. The date of the most recent review is always displayed clearly on each page so readers know exactly how current the information is.
If you have a question about our methodology or want to suggest a site for review, you are welcome to get in touch with James directly through the contact page at originalmoving.com.