About Us

Offshore Casinos exists to help US players make sense of a market that regulated comparison sites mostly ignore: offshore online casinos that accept players from states with no legal, regulated iGaming. We look at game selection, bonus terms, payout speed, banking options and licensing so readers can compare sites side by side instead of relying on an operator's own marketing.

What we actually do

We research publicly available information on each offshore casino we cover — licensing details, banking pages, bonus terms and conditions, game libraries, and whatever track record of payouts and complaints we can find. We are not a regulator, and we don't inspect these operators the way a state gaming commission would. What we offer is an organized, independent read of what's publicly visible, plus our own editorial judgment on how each site compares against the others on this page.

Every casino named on raisedreal.com is drawn from the same shortlist you see ranked above, which currently includes operators such as Raging Bull, Ignition, Uptown Aces and Ducky Luck. We don't accept anonymous submissions or list sites we haven't looked into.

Where offshore casinos actually stand, legally

This is the part we won't soften. The operators we cover are licensed outside the United States — typically in jurisdictions like Curaçao, Anjouan, or Costa Rica — and none of them are licensed or regulated by any US state gaming authority. Playing at an offshore site puts you outside the consumer protections that come with a state-regulated casino: no state-mandated fund segregation, no state dispute-resolution process, no independently audited RTP guarantee, and no certainty that a payout dispute will be resolved in your favor. For a lot of readers, offshore sites are the only real-money option available where they live, but that access comes with a genuine legal grey area. Laws vary by state, and we're not able to tell you what applies to your specific situation. If you're unsure whether playing at an offshore casino is permitted where you live, check your state's current gambling statutes or speak with a qualified attorney before you deposit.

How we score and rank the options

Our editorial ratings reflect a mix of factors we can actually verify or reasonably assess from public information:

• Breadth of the game library — slots, table games, video poker and live-dealer rooms — and the software studios behind them
• Whether games carry provably fair or independent RNG certification claims, and how those claims are presented
• Welcome bonus size measured against its wagering or rollover requirements, not the headline number alone
• Range of deposit and withdrawal methods, including crypto, and any published payout timeframes or limits
• What we can find on verification requirements, site security, and customer support responsiveness

Placement on this page is not for sale. Where a casino pays us for referring a customer, that relationship is disclosed and it has no bearing on where that casino ranks or what we say about it. A high-commission offer with weak wagering terms will be marked down; a lower-commission offer with fair terms will not be penalized for it. We also revisit our rankings periodically as terms, bonuses and licensing details change, so a review reflects our most recent look rather than a one-time snapshot.

What "researched" means on this site

We have not deposited funds, played real money, or requested a withdrawal at any casino we cover, and we don't claim otherwise. Our reviews are based on documentation, published terms, licensing registries where available, and cross-referencing what different sites say about the same operator. Payout speed and reliability, in particular, are judged on stated policies and available reputation signals — not on a withdrawal we personally tested. We think that distinction matters, and we'd rather be upfront about it than imply testing that didn't happen.

The bigger picture: bonuses, banking and game variety

Beyond legal status, most readers want to know what they're actually signing up for. Welcome offers on this page range from deposit-match percentages to spins and site-credit bundles, but every one of them carries wagering requirements, minimum deposits, and time limits — we cover those terms on the individual casino reviews rather than repeating a headline percentage without context. On the banking side, offshore casinos typically support bank cards, some form of bank wire or money order, and increasingly cryptocurrency — Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and stablecoins like USDT are common, and crypto withdrawals are often faster than fiat ones, though crypto values can move between the time you deposit and the time you cash out. Game libraries generally split into slots (including progressive jackpots), table games like blackjack, roulette and baccarat, video poker, and live-dealer rooms streamed from a studio. Most of these operators also run a sportsbook or similar product alongside the casino, which we treat as a separate line rather than folding it into our casino ratings.

Age, eligibility and responsible play

Everything on raisedreal.com is intended for adults aged 21 and over. We don't create content aimed at, or intended to appeal to, anyone under that age, and none of the operators we cover should be accessed by minors. Offshore casinos generally offer fewer built-in responsible gambling tools than regulated US operators — self-exclusion, deposit limits and cooling-off periods, where they exist, vary by site and aren't guaranteed to match what a state-licensed casino provides. Gambling should never be treated as a way to earn income or solve financial pressure, and no game outcome can be guaranteed. If gambling stops being enjoyable, starts affecting your finances or relationships, or you find yourself chasing losses, free and confidential help is available around the clock through the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER. Our responsible gambling page has more on the warning signs and support options, and it's worth reading before you play, not after.

Questions, corrections and how to reach us

If you spot outdated bonus terms, a licensing change, or anything else that looks wrong, we want to know. You can reach our team through the contact page, and we review reader-reported issues as part of keeping listings current. Our full terms and conditions set out how the site works, including our approach to affiliate relationships and content use.