Terms and Conditions

These terms and conditions explain how Online Casinos may be used and what governs the information published on educatedrunning.com. By browsing this site, comparing casino offers, or clicking through to any operator listed here, you agree to the terms set out below. Please read them alongside the specific terms of any online casino you choose to join, since those govern your relationship with that operator, not with us.

What this site is and is not

Online Casinos is an independent information and comparison resource covering online casinos available to residents of the United States. We are not a gambling operator, we do not accept wagers, hold player funds, or process deposits and withdrawals. Every offer, bonus figure, and editorial rating shown on this site — including those from Raging Bull, Uptown Aces, Ignition, Free Spins, Ducky Luck, Zumba Cards, Slots and Casino, Slots of Vegas, Card Crush, and Bets.FM — is published for informational purposes and is subject to change by the operator at any time without notice to us.

Before acting on any bonus or promotion referenced on this site, confirm the current terms directly with the operator. Figures such as match percentages, free spins, or coin totals can be updated or withdrawn, and the version live on the operator's own site always takes precedence over anything shown here.

How our rankings and ratings are compiled

Our editorial ratings reflect factors we can reasonably assess from publicly available information: the size and structure of welcome offers, the clarity of bonus terms, the range of games and banking options, and general reputation. Commission arrangements with any operator never determine or influence position in our rankings — an operator cannot pay to move up the list. Where we highlight a "biggest bonus" figure, that headline number is always paired with the material conditions attached to it, such as wagering requirements or maximum withdrawal caps, wherever an operator makes those public.

We do not conduct live testing of deposits, gameplay, or withdrawals. Our assessments are based on research and review of publicly available terms and information, and should be treated as a starting point for your own due diligence rather than a guarantee of any outcome.

Commercial relationships and affiliate links

Online Casinos earns revenue through affiliate partnerships. If you click through to a listed casino and register an account, we may receive a commission from that operator. This arrangement does not cost you anything extra, and it never determines how an operator is rated or ranked on this site. We disclose this openly because our usefulness depends on you trusting that our recommendations are not for sale.

Eligibility to use this site and gamble online

Online casino gambling in the US is regulated at the state level, and legality, minimum age, and licensing requirements vary depending on where you live. Readers must be at least 21 years old, or the minimum legal gambling age set by their state, whichever is higher, and must be physically located within a state where online real-money casino play is permitted at the time of play. Some states have no legal framework for online casino gambling at all, and residency alone does not guarantee access — physical presence within an eligible state is generally required by the platforms themselves, enforced through geolocation checks.

It is your responsibility to confirm that online casino gambling is legal in your specific state before registering with any operator, and to comply with any state-specific licensing or consumer protection rules that apply. We do not verify eligibility on your behalf, and we accept no liability if you access an operator from a location where such gambling is restricted or prohibited.

Bonus terms, wagering, and payment information

Welcome bonuses, deposit matches, and free spins listed on this site — such as the offers shown from the operators above — typically carry conditions including wagering (playthrough) requirements, expiry dates, maximum bet limits while a bonus is active, restricted games that don't count toward wagering, and caps on how much bonus-derived winnings can be withdrawn. Always read an operator's full bonus terms before opting in; a large headline percentage means little if the wagering requirement or time limit makes it impractical to clear.

Banking methods commonly used by US-facing online casinos include ACH bank transfers, debit cards, online banking transfers, cryptocurrency, and digital wallets, with availability varying by operator and state. Processing times, minimum and maximum limits, and any fees are set by the operator and by your payment provider, not by us. Most operators require identity verification (KYC) — typically a government-issued ID and proof of address — before processing a withdrawal, which is a standard anti-fraud and regulatory measure rather than a sign of a problem.

Game fairness, RTP, and no guarantee of winnings

Reputable licensed casinos use certified random number generators for slots and other applicable games, and Return to Player (RTP) figures represent a long-term theoretical average calculated over millions of rounds — they do not predict or influence the outcome of any individual session. Every game of chance carries a built-in house edge, and no strategy, system, or bonus discussed on this site changes that. Nothing on Online Casinos should be read as a promise or expectation of winning money, and we make no claim that any listed operator will pay out to any particular player.

Security, data, and your responsibility online

We recommend only interacting with casino sites that use HTTPS encryption to protect personal and financial data, and that you use strong, unique passwords and two-factor authentication where an operator offers it. We do not collect or store your payment details, and any account you create is with the operator directly, governed by that operator's own privacy and security policies — not by Online Casinos.

Responsible gambling

Gambling should remain entertainment, not a way to make money or solve financial difficulty. Set a deposit and time limit before you play, never gamble with money you need for essentials or with funds you've borrowed, and stop if it stops being enjoyable or starts affecting your finances or wellbeing. Most licensed operators offer self-exclusion programs, deposit limits, and cooling-off periods on request. For more on setting limits, recognizing warning signs, and finding state and national support services, see our Responsible Gambling page.

Limitation of liability

Online Casinos provides information "as is" without warranty of accuracy, completeness, or timeliness. We are not liable for losses, damages, or disputes arising from your use of any third-party casino, including issues with bonuses, withdrawals, account closures, or customer support. Any dispute with an operator must be raised directly with that operator, and where applicable, with the regulator or licensing body overseeing them.

Changes to these terms

We may update these terms periodically to reflect changes in the sites we cover, in applicable regulations, or in how our content is produced. Continued use of educatedrunning.com after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. For details on our current top-rated bonus offers, see Online Casinos with the Biggest Bonuses for US Players, and if you have any questions about these terms, our Contact Us page is the best place to reach us. You can also learn more about how we operate on our About Us page.