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Exemplary compliance • Report VER-025
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Assessment summary

Comprehensive compliance assessment completed 4 December 2025 demonstrates exemplary implementation of UK gambling regulation. This China Shores slot game page shows strong age verification, responsible gambling messaging, and appropriate presentation of Asian-themed gaming content. Minor areas for improvement identified in marketing standards category do not affect overall exemplary compliance determination.

44/47
Indicators passed
93.62%
Compliance score
21/22
Critical indicators
147
Assessment minutes

Verification details

Assessment ID VER-025
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
Exemplary compliance

This URL demonstrates exemplary compliance with UK gambling regulation, passing 44 of 47 indicators. Listed on the public Register of Verified URLs. Verification valid for 12 months from assessment date.

Compliance score breakdown

Age verification

8/8
Category compliance 100%

All critical indicators passed. Prominent 18+ warnings, age verification gate implemented, no Asian-themed imagery appealing to minors.

Operator licensing

6/6
Category compliance 100%

Platform operator verified UK-licensed. Konami slot content properly licensed. Gambling Commission licence information prominently displayed.

Responsible gambling

10/11
Category compliance 90.9%

BeGambleAware messaging prominent. Helpline accessible. GamStop information provided. One non-critical indicator requires minor improvement.

Marketing standards

7/9
Category compliance 77.8%

China Shores slot presentation generally appropriate. Two non-critical indicators show minor issues with promotional language requiring refinement.

Bonus transparency

7/7
Category compliance 100%

Free spins and bonus round information clearly disclosed. Game RTP displayed. Maximum bet limits prominent. Terms accessible.

Affiliate disclosure

6/6
Category compliance 100%

Platform ownership disclosed. Konami licensing partnership transparent. Casino operator relationships clearly stated. Full transparency maintained.

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 prominently displayed in header (top-right, 52x52px). Visible without scrolling on desktop and mobile viewports. High contrast red on white background with additional text warning.
AV-02: Age verification gate present
LCCP 3.2.3(2) • Critical • Weight 5.0
Pass Age verification modal appears on first visit before game content loads. Requires date of birth entry with calendar selector. Under-18 entry blocks site access with GambleAware referral messaging.
AV-03: No content appealing to children
CAP 16.3.12 • Critical • Weight 4.0
Pass China Shores Asian theme presented in mature, sophisticated style. Traditional Chinese landscape imagery appropriate for adult audience. No cartoon characters, simplified graphics, or youth-oriented design elements. Pagodas, boats, and cultural symbols presented authentically.
AV-04: No marketing to persons under 18
LCCP 5.1.2 • Critical • Weight 4.0
Pass No youth influencer partnerships identified. Social media promotion age-gated (18+ targeting). Meta tags include age restrictions. No presence on platforms with majority under-18 audiences.
AV-05: Consistent age verification messaging
LCCP 3.2.3(3) • Non-critical • Weight 2.0
Pass 18+ symbol present in header across all pages assessed (game page, platform homepage, other Konami slots). Consistent placement and styling maintained throughout user journey.
AV-06: Demo games require age verification
LCCP 3.2.3(4) • Critical • Weight 4.0
Pass China Shores demo play functionality requires age verification completion before game loads. Free play mode accessed only after 18+ confirmation. Session persistence prevents repeated bypass attempts.
AV-07: Social media promotion age-restricted
CAP 16.3.14 • Non-critical • Weight 2.0
Pass Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram promotion reviewed. All accounts utilize platform age-restriction settings (18+ targeting). Promoted posts include age warnings. China Shores promotional imagery appropriate.
AV-08: YouTube content age-restricted
CAP 16.3.12 • Critical • Weight 4.0
Pass YouTube channel features China Shores gameplay videos with age restrictions enabled. All videos marked 18+. Channel description includes responsible gambling warnings. No content targeting minors.
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 Platform operator SlotDay Gaming Ltd verified via Gambling Commission public register. Licence number 047283, active and in good standing as of assessment date. Konami content licensed through approved supplier agreement.
OL-02: Licensing information accessible
LCCP 1.1.1 • Non-critical • Weight 2.0
Pass Gambling Commission licence number displayed in footer of all pages. Direct link to Gambling Commission verification page provided. Konami supplier licence information accessible via dedicated licensing page.
OL-03: No unlicensed operator promotion
GA 2005 s.330 • Critical • Weight 5.0
Pass No offshore or unlicensed casino operators promoted from China Shores page. All "Play Now" links direct to UK-licensed casino partners. Partnership verification completed for all 12 linked operators.
OL-04: Links resolve to UK-licensed domains
LCCP 1.1.2 • Critical • Weight 4.0
Pass All casino partner links tested resolve to .co.uk or .uk domains operated under UK licensing. No redirects to international versions identified. Geotargeting properly implemented with IP verification.
OL-05: Licence numbers displayed where claimed
LCCP 1.1.1 • Non-critical • Weight 2.0
Pass SlotDay Gaming Ltd licence number (047283) displayed in footer. Konami supplier licence reference included in game information panel. All numbers accurate and correspond to Commission public register entries.
OL-06: Content updated for licence changes
GA 2005 s.119 • Critical • Weight 4.0
Pass Platform operator confirmed automated monitoring system for licence status changes. Casino partner links disabled automatically if licence suspended. Last verification run: 2 Dec 2025. No suspended operators currently linked.

Complete assessment documentation

Detailed evidence and assessment notes for remaining indicator categories (Responsible Gambling, Marketing Standards, Bonus Transparency, Affiliate Disclosure) available in full assessment report documentation.

All 47 indicators assessed with comprehensive evidence documentation. Assessment conducted in accordance with Methodology v2.1. Dual verification completed with 100% analyst consensus achieved.

Areas for improvement: Two non-critical marketing indicators (MS-04, MS-07) identified minor issues with promotional language on China Shores page requiring refinement. One non-critical responsible gambling indicator (RG-09) showed room for enhancement in reality check messaging prominence. These do not affect exemplary compliance determination.

Assessment process and quality assurance

Assessment timeline

1
Discovery and prioritization
URL identified through slot platform monitoring. Prioritization score: 782 (high-traffic Konami slot page). Catalogued: 18 Nov 2025
2
Automated screening
Automated checks completed: 28 Nov 2025. 28 indicators assessed automatically. Preliminary score: 25/28 pass. Processing time: 3.8 minutes
3
Expert human assessment
Lead analyst: R. Thompson (74 min). Verification analyst: K. Williams (68 min). Consensus discussion: 5 min. Assessment date: 4 Dec 2025
4
Classification and notification
Determination: Exemplary compliance (44/47 indicators, 93.62% score). Operator notified: 4 Dec 2025. Published to register: 4 Dec 2025

Quality assurance metrics

Inter-rater agreement 100%

Both analysts achieved identical determinations across all 47 indicators. No discrepancies requiring resolution.

Automated screening confidence 89.3%

Average confidence score across 28 automated indicators. All scores above 85% threshold requiring human verification.

Assessment duration 147 min

Total analyst time including dual verification and documentation. Within standard range (45-90 min lead + 45-90 min verification).

Methodology version 2.1

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

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: 114 (58 verified, 38 violations, 18 minor issues)
  • Conflict of interest declaration: None identified
  • Last calibration session: 28 Nov 2025

Verification analyst: K. Williams

  • 40-hour methodology training completed: March 2024
  • Inter-rater reliability qualification: κ = 0.89 (above 0.85 threshold)
  • GambleAware harm awareness training: Completed
  • Assessments completed: 96 (47 verified, 32 violations, 17 minor issues)
  • Conflict of interest declaration: None identified
  • Last calibration session: 28 Nov 2025

Site operator information

Operator details

Operating entity
SlotDay Gaming Ltd
Company registration
11293847 (England and Wales)
Primary contact
David Richardson (Head of Compliance)
Contact email
Business address
88 Kingsway, London WC2B 6AA
Content type
Slot game platform

Assessment history

Current assessment (VER-025)
4 December 2025 • Methodology v2.1
Exemplary compliance
Previous assessment for slot.day platform homepage completed June 2025 (VER-008, verified compliant). This is first assessment of individual Konami China Shores game page. Platform demonstrates consistent compliance standards across game portfolio.

Verification validity

Verified date 4 Dec 2025
Valid until 4 Dec 2026
Reassessment due September 2026
Days remaining 365

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Complete assessment documentation including all 47 indicator determinations, evidence documentation, and analyst notes. PDF format, 26 pages.

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