Last updated: June 2026 — Naomi Manning, Hirett
```htmlAt Hirett, every eSports betting site review you read on hirett.co.uk is the result of a thorough, structured, and independent evaluation process. Our founder and lead reviewer, Naomi Manning, personally tests each platform before a single word of a review is written. This page explains exactly how we assess eSports betting operators in the UK, what criteria we use, how we weight them, and how we ensure our conclusions remain free from commercial influence.
We believe GB bettors deserve honest, informed guidance. eSports betting is a fast-moving space, and the difference between a trustworthy platform and a problematic one can be difficult to spot without dedicated, hands-on research. That is precisely what we provide.
Before any detailed testing begins, Naomi conducts a background check on the operator. This includes verifying the site's licensing status with the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), reviewing any publicly available regulatory history, and confirming the operator is legally permitted to accept players from Great Britain. Sites that fail this initial check are not reviewed further and will never appear in our recommendations.
Naomi registers a real account using her own details, going through the same process a typical UK bettor would experience. She funds the account with her own money, places real bets on eSports markets, and interacts with the platform as a genuine user. This hands-on approach is non-negotiable at Hirett. We do not rely on screenshots provided by operators, promotional materials, or second-hand accounts. If Naomi has not personally used it, we do not rate it.
Once active on the platform, Naomi works through each of our six core rating criteria in a structured and consistent manner. Each criterion carries a specific weighting to reflect its importance to UK eSports bettors. The full breakdown is detailed in the section below.
Naomi contacts the support team through every available channel, including live chat and email, asking a mixture of routine and complex questions. Response times, accuracy of answers, and the quality of assistance are all recorded.
After testing is complete, Naomi assigns scores across all six criteria, calculates a weighted overall score, and writes the review in full. No operator is given sight of a review before publication, and no score is adjusted based on commercial relationships.
Every eSports betting site reviewed on Hirett is scored across six key areas. Each area contributes to the final overall score according to the weighting shown below.
| Rating Criterion | Weighting | What We Assess |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing and Safety | 25% | UKGC licence validity, responsible gambling tools, SSL encryption, fair terms and data protection compliance |
| Bonuses and Promotions | 20% | Welcome offers, eSports-specific promotions, wagering requirements, fairness of terms and overall value |
| Game and Market Selection | 20% | Breadth of eSports titles covered, depth of markets per event, live betting availability and competitive odds |
| Payment Methods | 15% | Deposit and withdrawal options, processing speeds, fees, and support for UK-preferred payment providers |
| Customer Support | 10% | Availability hours, response times, quality of assistance and range of contact channels |
| Mobile Experience | 10% | Mobile site and app performance, ease of navigation, loading speed and full feature availability on mobile devices |
Hirett uses a 1 to 10 rating scale for all eSports betting site reviews. Each point on the scale has a clear meaning:
The final score is calculated by applying the weighting percentage to the score achieved in each individual criterion and combining the results into a single overall figure.
Independence is the foundation of everything we publish. Hirett may earn commission through affiliate partnerships when readers click through and register with an operator. However, this commercial arrangement has no influence on our scores, rankings, or editorial conclusions. Our methodology is fixed and applied equally to every site, whether or not an affiliate relationship exists.
To protect editorial integrity, Naomi Manning follows a strict set of principles:
Our readers come first. The entire purpose of Hirett is to give UK eSports bettors the clear, reliable, independently verified information they need to make safe and informed decisions in 2026 and beyond.
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