The Play Audit
Extended FAQ
Myth
“Higher RTP slots guarantee profit during a bonus.”
Fact
Return-to-player is a long-term statistical average across millions of spins, not a session forecast. During wagering you can still lose the entire balance. RTP helps compare games over time; it does not override variance in a single evening.
Myth
“All UK casinos share the same bonus rules because of regulation.”
Fact
UKGC rules set standards for fairness and advertising, but wagering multiples, game weighting and time limits are commercial choices. Sky Vegas and Ken Howells can both be fully licensed yet structure welcomes very differently — which is why we score offer type and term clarity separately.
What happens if I self-exclude through GamStop?
GamStop shares your details with all UKGC-licensed operators. Existing accounts close and new registrations are blocked for your chosen period. It is separate from operator-level “take a break” tools, which only affect one site. GamStop is the option when you want every licensed brand off-limits at once.
Can I claim a welcome offer at more than one casino?
Yes — welcome offers are per operator, not per person across the industry. Each brand runs its own eligibility checks (one per household, payment method, etc.). Managing several active bonuses at once is where wagering gets confusing; most players clear one before opening another.
How does The Play Audit stay independent if it earns affiliate fees?
Commission funds the research but does not buy scores. We list operators we would not personally recommend lower in scorecards even if they pay affiliates. Editorial criteria are published on the homepage methodology block and in our affiliate disclosure.