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Our research methodology
How BestCS2Bets independently tests and scores CS2 gambling sites.
Scoring criteria & weights
| Criterion | Weight | What we check |
|---|---|---|
| Provably-fair verification | 25% | We independently verify the published seed/hash system on each game mode. |
| Payout speed & reliability | 20% | Live withdrawal tests in skins and crypto, timed end-to-end. |
| Track record & ownership | 20% | Years operating, public ownership and historical incident reports. |
| Game-mode variety | 15% | Breadth of modes: cases, crash, roulette, double, jackpot, upgrade. |
| Community trust signals | 12% | Trustpilot, Reddit and community sentiment, weighted for volume. |
| Support & withdrawal limits | 8% | Support responsiveness and minimum withdrawal friction. |
How we test in practice
For every site we create a fresh account, deposit both a CS2 skin and a small crypto amount, play each available game mode, then request a withdrawal and time it end-to-end. We record the provably-fair seed and verify at least one round per mode against the published hash. Operator claims — ownership, founding year, licensing — are cross-checked against public records and community reports before publication.
Scores are recomputed whenever an operator materially changes its payout policy or provably-fair implementation. CSGOFast retains the top position on the strength of its 2015 track record, full provably-fair coverage across all five modes, and instant withdrawals. We earn no commission and use no referral links, so nothing about a site's affiliate payouts can move its ranking.