Last updated: June 2026 — Sadie Slater, Felixvillas
```htmlAt Felixvillas, every eSports betting site you see reviewed on felixvillas.co.uk has been personally tested and evaluated by our lead reviewer, Sadie Slater. This page explains exactly how we arrive at our scores, what criteria we measure, and why you can trust our recommendations to be honest, independent, and genuinely useful for UK bettors in 2026.
We believe you deserve to know how our ratings are built. The eSports betting market moves fast, and operators are constantly updating their platforms, bonuses, and features. That is why our methodology is rigorous, transparent, and regularly reviewed to reflect the current state of the industry.
Sadie Slater is the author and owner of Felixvillas. She has spent years following competitive gaming and the eSports betting markets that surround it, covering titles including CS2, League of Legends, Valorant, Dota 2, and more. Sadie tests every platform personally before a word of a review is written. That means creating a real account, making a real deposit using her own funds, placing actual wagers, testing withdrawal processes, and contacting customer support teams directly. There are no shortcuts and no reviews written based solely on operator-supplied information.
This hands-on approach is central to the Felixvillas ethos. Real money is deposited. Real bets are placed. Real problems are noted. Only after completing this full testing cycle does Sadie assign a final score.
Each site is scored out of 10 in six key categories. These category scores are then combined using the weightings below to produce the overall Felixvillas rating.
| Category | Weighting | What We Assess |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing and Safety | 25% | UK Gambling Commission licence status, responsible gambling tools, data protection, and overall operator trustworthiness |
| Bonuses and Promotions | 20% | Welcome offer value, wagering requirements, eSports-specific promotions, and overall fairness of terms and conditions |
| Game and Market Selection | 20% | Depth of eSports betting markets, tournament coverage, live betting options, and variety of titles available |
| Payment Methods | 15% | Deposit and withdrawal options available to UK players, processing speeds, fees, and minimum transaction limits |
| Customer Support | 10% | Availability, response times, helpfulness, and the number of contact channels offered |
| Mobile Experience | 10% | Mobile site usability, app availability and performance, and the quality of the eSports betting experience on smaller screens |
All Felixvillas reviews use a score out of 10. Here is what each band means in practice:
Felixvillas may earn commission through affiliate links when readers sign up to recommended sites. This is standard practice across review websites and allows us to fund the testing process. However, commercial relationships never influence our scores or recommendations. Sadie Slater retains full editorial control over every rating and review published on felixvillas.co.uk.
We apply the same methodology to every operator regardless of whether an affiliate agreement is in place. Sites with poor safety records, unfair bonus terms, or weak eSports coverage will receive low scores even if they offer higher commission rates. Negative findings are always published in full. Our readers come first.
Reviews are updated whenever significant changes occur at an operator, including changes to licensing status, bonus terms, or platform features. Outdated scores are flagged clearly with the date of the most recent review.
If you have any questions about how Felixvillas reviews and rates eSports betting sites, or if you would like to flag an inaccuracy in any of our content, please reach out directly through the contact page. We are committed to maintaining the highest possible standards of accuracy and fairness for every UK bettor who relies on our recommendations.
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