eSportRanker is an independent, third-party affiliate website. We are not owned or operated by any bookmaker, sportsbook, or betting company, and we do not accept bets or provide any betting services ourselves. What we provide is an informational portal: bookmaker reviews, odds comparisons, betting guides, bonus breakdowns, and educational content designed to help bettors make informed decisions about where and how they bet.
This page explains how our site is funded, what our commercial relationships look like, how we keep our recommendations independent, and the limits of what we can guarantee about the information we publish. Please read this carefully before using any links or recommendations on this site.
How is eSportRanker Funded?
eSportRanker is funded through affiliate partnerships with licensed sportsbooks and betting operators. Some of the outbound links on our site, including links to bookmaker sign-up pages, welcome offers, free bet promotions, and operator reviews, are affiliate links. When a user clicks an affiliate link and then registers an account, deposits funds, or places bets with the linked bookmaker, we may earn a commission from that operator.
This commission does not cost the bettor anything extra. Users do not pay more, receive worse odds, get smaller welcome bonuses, or face different terms because they arrived at a bookmaker through eSportRanker. The commission is paid by the operator out of its own marketing budget, not by the bettor.
Affiliate income is what allows us to keep eSportRanker free for readers. It funds our editorial team, our review process, and the ongoing work we do to test bookmakers, compare odds, verify bonus terms, and update rankings as the betting market changes.
What is an Affiliate Link?
An affiliate link is a web link that includes a tracking code identifying eSportRanker as the source of a visitor. When you click one of these links, the bookmaker's system records that you arrived from our site. If you then complete an action the bookmaker rewards, such as registering an account or placing a qualifying bet, the operator may pay us a commission.
Affiliate links look and behave exactly like any other link on the web. The destination, the sign-up process, the odds you see, and the bonus terms are all set by the bookmaker, not by us. The only difference is the tracking code, which allows the operator to attribute traffic to eSportRanker.
How Commissions Work
Bookmakers pay affiliates in different ways. Some pay a one-time fee when a new bettor registers or places a qualifying first bet (known as cost per acquisition, or CPA). Others pay a share of the net revenue the bookmaker earns from users over time (revenue share). Some arrangements combine both. The specific terms vary by operator and are set in commercial agreements between eSportRanker and each partner.
What matters for our readers is this: we earn more when the bookmakers we recommend are good enough that bettors stay, bet, and have a positive experience. We do not earn more by pushing users toward operators that offer bad odds, slow payouts, or poor customer service, because bettors who have bad experiences do not stick around, and that shows up in our numbers fast. Our financial incentives and our readers' interests are aligned when our recommendations are honest.
Independence of Our Rankings
Affiliate partnerships do not determine our rankings. Our editorial team scores every bookmaker in our database using the same review methodology, regardless of whether the operator is a commercial partner or not. The scoring criteria, the weights, and the final ratings are set by our editorial process, not by sales conversations.
A bookmaker cannot pay for a higher rank. Paying us more does not move a sportsbook up our lists. Paying us less, or paying us nothing at all, does not move a sportsbook down. The number you see on any bookmaker review or ranking on eSportRanker is the number our methodology produced, and we publish that methodology openly on our site so readers can see how it works.
Our Commitment to User-First Recommendations
Every recommendation on eSportRanker is written for the bettor, not for the bookmaker. The simplest way to say it is this: if an operator would not be a good choice for the reader, it is not a good choice for our rankings, no matter what the commercial relationship looks like.
We test sign-up flows, deposit and withdrawal processes, odds quality across major sports and markets, in-play betting features, customer support response times, and bonus terms on the bookmakers we review. When we find problems, like cut odds, limited accounts, or slow withdrawals, we write about them. When bookmakers do right by bettors, we write about that too. The goal is for a reader who follows our recommendations to end up at a sportsbook they are genuinely glad to be at.
We also regularly revisit bookmakers we have already reviewed. The betting industry changes fast. Ownership changes, licensing changes, odds compilation quality changes, and promotional terms change. A sportsbook that earned a strong rating two years ago may have slipped, and one that looked weak then may have improved. Our rankings reflect current reality, not historical reputation.
How We Select Affiliate Partners
Before we enter into any affiliate partnership, a bookmaker has to pass our editorial review. The financial arrangement comes second. We use the following criteria to decide which operators we are willing to work with and which we recommend to readers:
- Licensing. The bookmaker must hold a valid license from a recognized regulator. We give the most weight to licenses issued by jurisdictions with strong bettor protection standards, such as the UK Gambling Commission, the Malta Gaming Authority, and regulators in Ontario, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Colorado, and other regulated markets. An operator running under offshore licensing in markets that require local authorization does not pass this check.
- Operator reputation. We check the bookmaker's track record on account limiting, winner restrictions, withdrawal reliability, transparency of terms, and communication with bettors. An operator with a pattern of voiding winning bets, applying hidden rules to bonuses, or silently limiting successful accounts does not pass this check.
- Banking safety. We confirm that the operator uses secure payment processing, segregates bettor funds from operating funds where required, and offers payment methods that bettors in its licensed markets can actually use safely and with reasonable processing times. A sportsbook that is quick to accept deposits but slow to process withdrawals is a warning sign we take seriously.
- Responsible gambling tools. The operator must offer responsible gambling features, including deposit limits, loss limits, stake limits, session time limits, self-exclusion options, and clear links to independent support organizations for bettors who need help.
- User feedback. We read player reviews on independent forums, complaint databases, and community channels. Sustained negative feedback about the same issue, such as withdrawal delays, account limiting of winners, or unfair bonus terms, is a serious warning sign that affects our rankings.
Operators that fail to meet these criteria may be downgraded, removed from our recommendations, or excluded from affiliate partnerships entirely, regardless of commercial relationships. A partner that starts mistreating bettors does not stay a partner. A partner that cuts corners on licensing or responsible gambling tools does not keep a top ranking. This is a firm editorial line, and it applies consistently across the site.
Accuracy of Information
We make every effort to provide readers with accurate and up-to-date information, but we cannot guarantee the validity of every detail on the site. The betting industry moves quickly. Odds change by the second, lines move on news and injuries, bonus terms change without notice, and licensing status can change between our review date and your read date.
The information on eSportRanker is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication, but we make no guarantees or warranties, express or implied. We encourage readers to verify key details, such as current odds, bonus terms, wagering requirements, withdrawal limits, and country availability, directly with the bookmaker before depositing or placing a bet. If you spot something on our site that looks out of date or wrong, please contact us so we can investigate and correct it.
We are not liable for content hosted on third-party websites linked from our pages. We do not control those sites, we do not review their content continuously, and we are not responsible for any changes they make after we link to them.
Risk of Losing Money Through Sports Betting
Sports betting for real money carries real financial risk. No matter how well-researched a bet is, there is always a chance that it loses. That chance is a fundamental part of how betting works, and no tipster, system, or model published on eSportRanker can eliminate it. We do not sell tips, we do not guarantee winning picks, and we do not claim to know how any sporting event will turn out.
Our role is to recommend bookmakers we believe are trustworthy and to help readers understand the markets, odds formats, and betting strategies they are choosing to use. The decision to bet, how much to stake, and whether to bet at all is always the user's alone. By using any bookmaker we link to, the user accepts that the outcomes of sports betting are not guaranteed and that losses are possible, often quickly.
You agree not to hold eSportRanker, its owners, or its employees liable for any money lost through sports betting. Users must be of legal betting age in their jurisdiction and must comply with all applicable local laws regarding sports betting.
Responsible Gambling
Sports betting should be an entertainment activity, not a source of income or a way to solve financial problems. If betting is causing stress, strain on relationships, or financial difficulty, it is time to step back and seek support.
eSportRanker supports responsible gambling and encourages every reader to bet within their means. Set a betting budget before the week begins, set stake limits per bet, and take breaks. Use the deposit limit, loss limit, and self-exclusion tools that regulated bookmakers are required to provide. Do not chase losses. Do not bet money you cannot afford to lose. If you feel you have lost control of your betting, most regulated bookmakers offer self-exclusion, which blocks access to your account for a defined period.
If you or someone you know needs help, the following independent organizations offer free, confidential support:
- GamCare (UK): gamcare.org.uk, helpline 0808 8020 133
- BeGambleAware (UK): begambleaware.org
- Gambling Therapy (international): gamblingtherapy.org
- National Council on Problem Gambling (US): ncpgambling.org, helpline 1-800-GAMBLER
- Gamblers Anonymous (international): gamblersanonymous.org
These organizations are independent of eSportRanker and of the bookmakers we link to. We do not receive any compensation for referring readers to them.
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Updates to This Disclaimer
We may update this Disclaimer from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, our commercial relationships, or the laws that apply to our site. When we make changes, we update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage readers to check this page occasionally to stay familiar with the current terms.
Material changes that affect how our affiliate relationships work, how we select partners, or how we handle recommendations will be clearly called out when they occur. By continuing to use eSportRanker after a change takes effect, you agree to the updated terms.
Contact
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