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Home Register of verified URLs Assessment report VER-020
Pending reassessment • Report VER-020
Slot game platform

slot.day/rival-gaming/golden-gorilla/

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Assessment summary

Comprehensive compliance assessment completed 4 December 2025 identifies minor compliance concerns requiring remediation. Golden Gorilla slot page demonstrates strong implementation across most categories including age verification and operator licensing, but requires improvements to bonus transparency and responsible gambling messaging prominence. Site demonstrates good faith compliance efforts with minor technical deficiencies identified.

45/47
Indicators passed
95.74%
Compliance score
20/22
Critical indicators
152
Assessment minutes

Verification details

Assessment ID VER-020
Assessment date 4 Dec 2025
Valid until 4 Dec 2026
Methodology version 2.1
Lead analyst R. Thompson
Verification analyst K. Williams
Consensus achieved Yes
Pending reassessment

This URL requires minor compliance improvements. Operator notified of specific remediation actions. Reassessment scheduled within 90 days to verify corrections implemented.

Compliance score breakdown

Age verification

8/8
Category compliance 100%

All critical indicators passed. Prominent 18+ warnings visible, age gate functional. Jungle-themed Golden Gorilla slot content appropriately targeted to adult audience only.

Operator licensing

6/6
Category compliance 100%

Rival Gaming slot properly licensed. All casino operators featuring Golden Gorilla verified UK-licensed. Licence information accessible and current.

Responsible gambling

10/11
Category compliance 90.91%

BeGambleAware messaging present but requires improved prominence. Helpline accessible. GamStop information provided. One indicator requires remediation.

Marketing standards

9/9
Category compliance 100%

No misleading claims about Golden Gorilla slot. Accurate RTP presentation. No urgency language. Jungle adventure theme marketed responsibly without excessive promises.

Bonus transparency

6/7
Category compliance 85.71%

Wagering requirements present but require improved visibility. Free spins bonus terms accessible. One indicator requires enhanced prominence of key restrictions.

Affiliate disclosure

6/6
Category compliance 100%

Commission relationships properly disclosed. Editorial independence maintained. Casino affiliate links clearly labeled. Full transparency standards met.

Detailed indicator assessment

Category 1

Age verification and protection of minors

8 indicators • Legal basis: Gambling Act 2005 s.46-50, LCCP 3.2.3

8/8
Indicator Status Evidence
AV-01: Prominent 18+ warning visible
LCCP 3.2.3(1) • Critical • Weight 5.0
Pass 18+ symbol displayed in header section (top-right, 44x44px). Visible on Golden Gorilla game page without scrolling on desktop and mobile. Orange icon on white background provides adequate contrast.
AV-02: Age verification gate present
LCCP 3.2.3(2) • Critical • Weight 5.0
Pass Age verification modal triggered on first site visit. Date of birth entry required before accessing Golden Gorilla slot demo or real money play links. Under-18 entries properly blocked with appropriate messaging.
AV-03: No content appealing to children
CAP 16.3.12 • Critical • Weight 4.0
Pass Golden Gorilla jungle theme features realistic gorilla imagery and adventure elements targeted to adult players. No cartoon-style characters, child-oriented storylines, or youth cultural references. Design professional and age-appropriate.
AV-04: No marketing to persons under 18
LCCP 5.1.2 • Critical • Weight 4.0
Pass No youth influencer partnerships promoting Golden Gorilla slot. Social media advertising properly age-gated (18+ targeting verified on Facebook and Instagram). No presence on TikTok or platforms with majority under-18 demographics.
AV-05: Consistent age verification messaging
LCCP 3.2.3(3) • Non-critical • Weight 2.0
Pass 18+ symbol consistently displayed across Golden Gorilla game page, demo play modal, and casino operator redirect pages. Consistent placement in header maintained throughout user journey.
AV-06: Demo games require age verification
LCCP 3.2.3(4) • Critical • Weight 4.0
Pass Golden Gorilla demo play functionality requires age verification gate completion before access granted. Free play mode properly gated behind same age verification as real money links.
AV-07: Social media promotion age-restricted
CAP 16.3.14 • Non-critical • Weight 2.0
Pass Facebook and Instagram promotion of Golden Gorilla slot properly age-restricted (18+ audience targeting verified). Posts include age warning text and responsible gambling hashtags.
AV-08: YouTube content age-restricted
CAP 16.3.12 • Critical • Weight 4.0
N/A Not applicable. Site operator does not maintain YouTube channel featuring Golden Gorilla gameplay videos. Assessment category not relevant to current content distribution strategy.
Category 2

Operator licensing verification

6 indicators • Legal basis: Gambling Act 2005 s.33, s.37

6/6
Indicator Status Evidence
OL-01: All operators hold valid UK licence
GA 2005 s.33 • Critical • Weight 5.0
Pass All 17 casino operators featuring Golden Gorilla slot verified via Gambling Commission public register. Rival Gaming holds valid software supplier licence. All licences active and in good standing as of 4 December 2025.
OL-02: Licensing information accessible
LCCP 1.1.1 • Non-critical • Weight 2.0
Pass Footer link to "Casino Licensing" page accessible from Golden Gorilla game page. Lists all featured operators with corresponding Gambling Commission licence numbers and verification dates.
OL-03: No unlicensed operator promotion
GA 2005 s.330 • Critical • Weight 5.0
Pass No offshore or unlicensed casinos promoted on Golden Gorilla page. All "Play Now" buttons verified to link only to UK-licensed operator domains. No white label operations without proper licensing identified.
OL-04: Links resolve to UK-licensed domains
LCCP 1.1.2 • Critical • Weight 4.0
Pass All casino links from Golden Gorilla page tested and verified to resolve to .co.uk or .uk domains operated under valid UK licensing. No redirects to .com international versions. Geotargeting properly implemented.
OL-05: Licence numbers displayed where claimed
LCCP 1.1.1 • Non-critical • Weight 2.0
Pass Casino operator cards on Golden Gorilla page include Gambling Commission licence numbers in footer text. All numbers accurate and correspond to current Commission register entries verified 4 December 2025.
OL-06: Content updated for licence changes
GA 2005 s.119 • Critical • Weight 4.0
Pass Site operator confirmed monthly licence status review process. No operators with suspended or revoked licences currently featured on Golden Gorilla page. Last verification date: 28 November 2025.
Category 3

Responsible gambling messaging

11 indicators • Legal basis: LCCP 3.1.1, Social Responsibility Code

10/11
Indicator Status Evidence
RG-03: BeGambleAware messaging prominent
LCCP 3.1.1(2) • Critical • Weight 4.0
Minor issue BeGambleAware logo present in footer but requires improved prominence. Currently 24x24px size below recommended 32x32px minimum. Remediation: Increase logo size to meet visibility standards on Golden Gorilla page.

Required remediation action

BeGambleAware logo size on Golden Gorilla slot page must be increased to minimum 32x32px to meet prominence requirements under LCCP 3.1.1(2). Current implementation at 24x24px falls below recommended visibility threshold.

Operator notified 4 December 2025. Remediation deadline: 4 March 2026 (90 days). Reassessment will verify correction implemented before full compliance certification issued.

Category 5

Bonus transparency and terms

7 indicators • Legal basis: CAP 8.17, LCCP 5.1.4

6/7
Indicator Status Evidence
BT-02: Wagering requirements prominent
CAP 8.17.2 • Critical • Weight 4.0
Minor issue Free spins bonus for Golden Gorilla slot includes wagering requirements (35x) but disclosure requires improved prominence. Currently in collapsed accordion requiring click. Remediation: Display wagering requirements adjacent to bonus claim button.

Required remediation action

Wagering requirements for Golden Gorilla free spins bonus must be displayed prominently adjacent to or immediately below bonus claim buttons, not hidden within collapsed accordion sections. Current implementation requires user interaction to view key terms.

Operator notified 4 December 2025. Remediation deadline: 4 March 2026 (90 days). Reassessment will verify wagering requirements visible without additional clicks.

Complete assessment documentation

Detailed evidence and assessment notes for remaining indicator categories (Marketing Standards, Affiliate Disclosure) available in full assessment report documentation. Both categories achieved 100% compliance with all indicators passed.

All 47 indicators assessed with comprehensive evidence documentation. Assessment conducted in accordance with Methodology v2.1. Dual verification completed with 100% analyst consensus achieved on all determinations including two minor issues identified.

Assessment process and quality assurance

Assessment timeline

1
Discovery and prioritization
URL identified through slot game database monitoring. Prioritization score: 762 (high-traffic game page). Catalogued: 18 November 2025
2
Automated screening
Automated checks completed: 26 November 2025. 28 indicators assessed automatically. Preliminary score: 24/28 pass. Processing time: 3.8 minutes
3
Expert human assessment
Lead analyst: R. Thompson (74 min). Verification analyst: K. Williams (67 min). Consensus discussion: 11 min. Assessment date: 4 December 2025
4
Classification and notification
Determination: Pending reassessment (45/47 indicators, 95.74% score). Operator notified: 4 December 2025. Remediation deadline: 4 March 2026

Quality assurance metrics

Inter-rater agreement 100%

Both analysts achieved identical determinations across all 47 indicators including two minor issues. No discrepancies requiring resolution.

Automated screening confidence 89.3%

Average confidence score across 28 automated indicators. Four indicators flagged below 85% threshold requiring enhanced human verification.

Assessment duration 152 min

Total analyst time including dual verification and documentation. Within standard range for pages with minor compliance issues requiring detailed remediation guidance.

Methodology version 2.1

Current methodology version applied. Last updated: 15 January 2025. Quarterly review scheduled: April 2026.

Analyst qualifications and independence

Lead analyst: R. Thompson

  • 40-hour methodology training completed: February 2024
  • Inter-rater reliability qualification: κ = 0.93 (above 0.85 threshold)
  • GambleAware harm awareness training: Completed
  • Assessments completed: 124 (68 verified, 41 violations, 15 pending reassessment)
  • Conflict of interest declaration: None identified
  • Last calibration session: 26 November 2025

Verification analyst: K. Williams

  • 40-hour methodology training completed: January 2024
  • Inter-rater reliability qualification: κ = 0.94 (above 0.85 threshold)
  • GambleAware harm awareness training: Completed
  • Assessments completed: 147 (79 verified, 48 violations, 20 pending reassessment)
  • Conflict of interest declaration: None identified
  • Last calibration session: 26 November 2025

Site operator information

Operator details

Operating entity
SlotDay Gaming Platform Ltd
Company registration
13562841 (England and Wales)
Primary contact
David Richardson (Compliance Manager)
Contact email
Business address
88 Kingsway, London WC2B 6AA
Content type
Slot game platform

Assessment history

Current assessment (VER-020)
4 December 2025 • Methodology v2.1
Pending reassessment
No previous assessments on record for this specific game page URL. Site launched: March 2024. This is the first comprehensive compliance assessment for the Golden Gorilla slot page.

Reassessment timeline

Assessment date 4 Dec 2025
Remediation deadline 4 Mar 2026
Reassessment window Feb-Mar 2026
Days until deadline 90

Remediation actions required

1
BeGambleAware logo size
Increase to minimum 32x32px on Golden Gorilla page
2
Wagering requirements
Display prominently adjacent to bonus claim buttons

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