Data collection
Only official sources are used: the brands’ terms and conditions (T&C), public licence registers and the technical specifications of game providers.
Editorial policy
Quality standards, the rules for marking affiliate links, the complaints procedure and the principles that keep the Don8Play editors independent. Version 2.0 of 19/05/2026. 18+.
1. Editorial independence
The Don8Play editors work independently of advertisers and partners. Commercial relationships (affiliate programmes) do not affect a brand’s final score in our ratings or what our reviews say. The factors that are excluded from the scoring formula are listed in the section “What does NOT affect the rating” of our Methodology.
2. How content is prepared
Fact-checking
Every figure (wagering requirement, limit, withdrawal time) is checked by at least two people: the author of the review and the editor responsible for that section.
Verification
Technical aspects (how apps work, chat response speed, withdrawal time) are tested in practice under the Mystery Shopping protocol described in the Methodology.
3. How affiliate links are marked
The editors apply the following technical and visual standards:
- Technically: every affiliate link goes through the intermediate address
/go/{slug}/and carries the attributerel="sponsored noopener". - Visually: a text label “partner” is placed next to every button that leads to a brand.
- Banned wording: in our materials we do not use the words “best”, “guaranteed” or “100%” about the outcome of play or of payouts.
- Transparency: an affiliate link does not make a review sponsored. A brand’s serious shortcomings are stated whether or not we have a contract with it.
4. How quickly we respond to corrections and complaints
| Type of request | Response time | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Factual error (incorrect data) | 24 hours | The correction is made and an update note is added |
| Question about the methodology | 72 hours | A reply from an editor and, if needed, an update to the page |
| Appeal from a brand | 14 days | The brand’s position is published as a separate block in its profile |
| Request under Federal Law No. 152-FZ (personal data) | 10 working days | A written reply to the email address provided |
Requests are accepted through the form on the contacts page or by email at editorial@don8play.ru.
5. What we do NOT do
- We do not publish paid reviews disguised as editorial material.
- We do not remove well-founded negative scores for payment or at a brand’s request.
- We do not add brands to our ratings without first checking that their licence is valid.
- We do not use wording that promises winnings or success in gambling.
- We do not encourage people with signs of gambling addiction to play.
6. Ethical standards
The editors follow the principles of responsible journalism in iGaming. Every article is checked against the requirements of the “Responsible gambling” section; see the dedicated page. Our legal adviser Igor Belsky oversees whether our content complies with Russian law.
Responsible for the editorial policy
The editorial policy is approved and overseen by Alexander Volkov, editor-in-chief of Don8Play.
Email: editorial@don8play.ru