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About LuckyTalks

LuckyTalks exists to make casino gambling easier to understand before anyone spends a penny. We explain how games work, what the house edge really costs and what bonus terms mean, in plain English and with the maths shown.

What we do

We publish explainers and long-form talks, a glossary of casino terms, calculators that turn odds and wagering terms into pounds and pence, and free games that use play money only. Every game shows its return to player, worked out from its own rules, so you can see the odds rather than take our word for them.

What we do not do

  • We do not take bets, hold money or run a casino.
  • We do not give betting tips or claim that any system beats the house edge.
  • We do not publish star ratings or "scores" for casinos. Listings on our UK casinos page are paid placements, clearly labelled.

How we are funded

LuckyTalks is supported by advertising and affiliate partnerships with casinos licensed by the Gambling Commission. If you sign up through a partner link we may be paid a fee. That never changes how we explain a game or a term. Read our affiliate disclosure for the details.

How we check facts

Rules and figures come from primary sources: the Gambling Commission for UK regulation, game providers for published return figures and recognised mathematical analyses for table game odds. Where we calculate something ourselves, we say so and show the method. Spotted an error? Email [email protected] and we will correct it.

Who writes LuckyTalks

Articles are written and checked by the LuckyTalks Editorial Team. We are a small UK-focused team with an interest in probability and consumer protection, and we write for readers aged 18 and over.