How We Rate Casinos

    At shivanis.in, every casino featured on our site goes through a rigorous, hands-on review process before it earns a recommendation. Our team registers real accounts, makes real deposits, plays games — including the 1xbet Aviator game — and requests real withdrawals. This page explains exactly how we evaluate each operator for Indian players in 2026, so you can trust the scores you see across our reviews.

    Licensing & Regulation

    Licensing is the single most important factor in our ratings, weighted more heavily than anything else. We verify that every casino holds a valid licence from a recognised authority, such as the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), or Curaçao eGaming. For the Indian market, we also check compliance with applicable local IN regulations and state-level restrictions. We confirm licence numbers directly on the regulator's official register, check the operator's complaint history, and review any past sanctions. Casinos with unverifiable or revoked licences are excluded from our listings entirely, regardless of how attractive their offers may appear.

    Game Selection & Software Providers

    A strong casino must offer depth and variety. We assess the full library: video slots, live casino tables (blackjack, roulette, baccarat, Andar Bahar, Teen Patti), classic table games, and crash games such as Aviator. We look for titles from reputable studios like Evolution, Pragmatic Play, NetEnt, and Spribe, since certified providers guarantee independently tested RNG fairness. Bonus points go to casinos offering demo modes, high RTP titles, and a smooth game-search experience tailored to Indian preferences.

    Bonus Terms & Wagering Requirements

    A big headline bonus means nothing if the terms are predatory. Our team reads the full T&Cs of every welcome offer, free spins package, and cashback deal. We specifically evaluate:

    Transparent, fair terms significantly boost a casino's score; hidden clauses or impossible rollover conditions drag it down.

    Payment Methods & Withdrawal Speed

    For Indian players, convenient banking is essential. We test deposits and withdrawals using methods popular in IN: UPI, Paytm, PhonePe, NetBanking, e-wallets (Skrill, Neteller), cryptocurrencies (BTC, USDT, ETH), and traditional bank transfers. Our reviewers time every cashout from request to receipt — casinos paying out within 24 hours score highest. We also check minimum/maximum limits, INR support, hidden fees, and how smoothly the KYC verification process runs.

    Customer Support

    We contact support at different times of day — including late-night hours IST — via 24/7 live chat, email, and any available phone or WhatsApp channels. We measure first-response time, resolution quality, and whether agents can genuinely answer questions about bonuses, withdrawals, and the Aviator game rather than pasting scripted replies. Hindi-language support is a meaningful plus for our audience.

    Mobile Experience

    Most Indian players gamble on smartphones, so mobile performance carries real weight. We test each casino on Android and iOS devices across multiple screen sizes, evaluating responsive design, page load speed on 4G connections, touch-friendly navigation, and the availability of dedicated apps or APKs. Crash games like Aviator must run flawlessly on mobile — lag during a cashout moment is an automatic score deduction.

    Responsible Gaming Tools

    We believe safe play is non-negotiable. Casinos earn credit for offering deposit limits, loss limits, session reminders, cooling-off periods, and full self-exclusion options that are easy to activate from the account dashboard. We also check for links to support organisations and clear age-verification (18+) procedures. Operators that bury these tools or make self-exclusion difficult are penalised in our scoring.

    Our Rating Scale

    After testing, each criterion receives a weighted sub-score that combines into a final rating from 1 to 10:

    All reviews on shivanis.in are revisited regularly throughout 2026, and scores are updated whenever a casino changes its licence, terms, or payout behaviour. Our ratings are independent, and no operator can pay for a higher score.