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Who we are
LuckyThorne is an independent iGaming information site published by Thorne Media Ltd. We launched in 2023 to give players in the United Kingdom, Germany and Finland clear, plainly written coverage of casino games, bonus terms and payment options. The site is operated under the Malta Gaming Authority, licence number MGA/XXX/XXXX.
We are a content and comparison publisher, not a gambling operator. When you follow a link to a casino from our pages, you are handing over to that operator, and its own terms, licence and responsible-gambling rules apply from that point.
What we cover
Our work focuses on the parts of an online casino that actually change how you play and what you keep. That means the studios behind the games, the mechanics of individual titles, and the small print attached to promotions.
On the games side we write about titles from providers such as Pragmatic Play, Play’n GO, Evolution and NetEnt. To show the level of detail we aim for, here is how we describe three slots and live titles in our library:
- Gates of Olympus (Pragmatic Play): a high-volatility slot built on a pay-anywhere grid with tumbling wins and multiplier orbs worth up to 500x, published RTP 96.5%.
- Book of Dead (Play’n GO): a high-volatility slot whose expanding special symbol drives the free spins round, published RTP 96.21%.
- Lightning Roulette (Evolution): an Evolution live table with random multipliers of 50x to 500x landing on straight-up numbers, published RTP 97.3%.
Every figure above is drawn from the game data supplied to us. RTP is a long-run average across many thousands of rounds, not a promise about any single session, and providers can ship tables with different RTP settings, so we tell readers to confirm the version they are playing. T&Cs apply, verify on the operator site.
How we assess games and bonuses
Our reviews are built on published operator and provider data rather than on undisclosed private play. We record the licence, the studios, the payment options and the wagering rules an operator states, then compare those details against what players are told upfront.
For bonuses we read the terms first. Wagering requirements, game weightings, maximum bets while a bonus is active and time limits all decide whether an offer is worth taking, so we describe them in the operator’s own numbers wherever those numbers are available. Where a figure is not stated, we say so plainly instead of guessing. Any promotional figure we quote should always be checked against the operator’s current terms, because offers change without notice. T&Cs apply, verify on the operator site.
Who writes for us
LuckyThorne’s casino and bonus coverage is led by Elena Marsh, a Senior iGaming analyst with nine years in the industry. Elena focuses on bonus terms, payments and live casino, the three areas where the gap between marketing and reality tends to be widest, and she sets the standards our reviews follow.
You can read more about our review method on our casino review page, and see current promotions on the bonuses page.
Our editorial standards
We keep commercial and editorial work separate. Some links on the site are affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you sign up with an operator through us. That arrangement never changes the ratings we give, the terms we report or whether we flag a problem, and it comes at no extra cost to you.
We hold an editorial rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 980 rated items, reflecting the games and operators we have assessed to date. Ratings are our own opinion based on the data described above and are not a prediction of any result you will get.
Contact
Questions, corrections or feedback are welcome at hello@luckythorne.example. If you spot a detail on the site that looks out of date, tell us and we will check it against the operator’s current information.
A note on responsible play
Gambling should be entertainment, not a way to make money or solve financial problems, and there is no strategy or system that can guarantee a win. Only ever stake what you can afford to lose. If gambling stops feeling fun, our responsible gambling page explains the limits, timeouts and self-exclusion tools available and where to find free, confidential support.
18+. Please gamble responsibly. T&Cs apply.