Last updated: June 2026 — James Wilson, Idrymonakos

How We Rate

Our Review Methodology at Idrymonakos

At Idrymonakos.gr, every casino review you read is the result of a structured, hands-on evaluation process carried out by James Wilson. Our mission is simple: to give Greek players an honest, transparent, and accurate picture of every platform we cover, starting with Efbet. This page explains exactly how we work, what we measure, and why you can trust our scores.

Who Reviews the Casinos

All reviews published on Idrymonakos are written and verified by James Wilson, the site owner and lead reviewer. James has spent years analysing online gambling platforms across European regulated markets, with a particular focus on the Greek iGaming landscape. He holds no financial stake in any operator, accepts no payment for positive coverage, and is not employed by any casino group. Every opinion expressed on this site is his own, formed through direct, personal testing of each platform.

Our Step-by-Step Review Process

Before a single word of a review is written, James Wilson personally completes the following steps:

• Step 1 – Account Registration: James creates a real player account using his own details, exactly as any Greek user would. He notes the speed, complexity, and any friction in the sign-up process.
• Step 2 – Licence Verification: He independently checks the operator's licence status directly with the issuing authority, including the Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC) where applicable.
• Step 3 – Deposit and Withdrawal Testing: Real funds are deposited and withdrawal requests are submitted to test processing times, fees, and any restrictions applied to Greek players.
• Step 4 – Game and Lobby Exploration: James navigates the full game library, tests titles from multiple providers, and evaluates the overall user experience of the lobby.
• Step 5 – Bonus Claim and Wagering: Where available, welcome bonuses and promotions are claimed and the terms are read in full. James assesses whether the conditions are fair and transparent.
• Step 6 – Customer Support Interaction: He contacts support via all available channels, including live chat and email, at different times of day to assess response times and quality.
• Step 7 – Mobile Testing: The platform is accessed on both a mobile browser and, where available, a dedicated app, to evaluate performance on smaller screens.
• Step 8 – Scoring and Write-Up: Only after completing all the above steps does James assign scores and write the final review.

Our Rating Criteria and Weightings

Each casino reviewed on Idrymonakos is scored across six core categories. The final overall score is a weighted average of these individual scores, all rated on a scale from 1 to 10.

Category	Weighting	What We Evaluate
Licensing & Safety	25%	Valid licence from a recognised authority, responsible gambling tools, SSL encryption, data protection compliance
Bonuses & Promotions	20%	Welcome offer value, wagering requirements, time limits, game restrictions, ongoing promotions
Game Selection	20%	Number and variety of titles, software providers, live casino quality, demo play availability
Payment Methods	15%	Deposit and withdrawal options available to Greek players, processing times, fees, limits
Customer Support	10%	Available channels, response speed, quality of answers, availability in Greek
Mobile Experience	10%	App or browser performance, game availability on mobile, ease of navigation on smaller screens

Understanding Our Rating Scale

All categories and final scores are given on a 1 to 10 scale, interpreted as follows:

• 9 – 10: Outstanding – Exceeds expectations in almost every area. A benchmark platform for Greek players.
• 7 – 8: Good – Solid performance with only minor weaknesses. A reliable choice for most players.
• 5 – 6: Average – Meets basic standards but has notable gaps that may frustrate some users.
• 3 – 4: Below Average – Several significant shortcomings that are difficult to overlook.
• 1 – 2: Poor – Fails to meet acceptable standards. Not recommended.

How Idrymonakos Stays Unbiased

Independence is the foundation of everything we publish. James Wilson funds all testing personally and does not accept free credits, sponsored playthroughs, or payment in exchange for favourable scores. Where affiliate relationships exist and generate revenue for the site, this is disclosed clearly and does not influence the rating a casino receives. A platform with a high commission rate will still receive a low score if it fails our testing criteria. Our readers in Greece deserve honest information, and that commitment will never be compromised for commercial gain.

Our methodology is reviewed and updated annually. This version reflects our standards as of 2026.