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Exemplary compliance • Report VER-038
Slot game platform

slot.day/big-time-gaming/donuts/

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Assessment summary

Comprehensive compliance assessment completed 4 December 2025 confirms exemplary compliance with UK gambling regulation. URL demonstrates strong implementation of age verification, responsible gambling messaging, and consumer protection measures. The Donuts slot page features appropriate sweet-themed content without child appeal, robust licensing verification, and comprehensive safer gambling tools. Minor enhancement opportunities identified in social media age-gating protocols.

43/47
Indicators passed
91.49%
Compliance score
20/22
Critical indicators
152
Assessment minutes

Verification details

Assessment ID VER-038
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 standards and is listed on the public Register of Verified URLs. Verification valid for 12 months from assessment date.

Compliance score breakdown

Age verification

7/8
Category compliance 87.5%

Strong 18+ warnings and age gate present. Donut-themed slot imagery appropriately styled for adults. Minor improvement needed in YouTube content age-restriction protocols.

Operator licensing

6/6
Category compliance 100%

Platform operator holds valid UK licence. Big Time Gaming provider properly licensed. All game content verified legitimate. Licence information clearly accessible.

Responsible gambling

10/11
Category compliance 90.9%

BeGambleAware messaging prominent throughout. Reality check tools available. GamStop integration verified. Deposit limits and self-exclusion options accessible.

Marketing standards

8/9
Category compliance 88.9%

Accurate game presentation without misleading claims. Donut theme presented appropriately. RTP information displayed. Social media promotion requires enhanced age-targeting.

Bonus transparency

7/7
Category compliance 100%

Free spins and bonus features clearly explained. Wagering requirements transparent. Game volatility and maximum win information accessible. Terms prominent.

Affiliate disclosure

5/6
Category compliance 83.3%

Platform nature clearly disclosed. Provider partnerships transparent. Editorial independence maintained. Minor enhancement opportunity in sponsored content labeling.

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

7/8
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 navigation (52x52px). Visible above fold on desktop and mobile. High contrast white on dark background ensures visibility across all pages.
AV-02: Age verification gate present
LCCP 3.2.3(2) • Critical • Weight 5.0
Pass Age verification modal triggers on first visit requiring date of birth confirmation. Under-18 entry blocks access with referral to GamCare youth support resources. Cookie-based persistence verified.
AV-03: No content appealing to children
CAP 16.3.12 • Critical • Weight 4.0
Pass Donuts slot theme uses stylized adult-oriented graphics without cartoon elements. No childish characters or animations. Design aesthetic professional with mature color palette. Sweet theme presented in sophisticated gambling context without youth appeal.
AV-04: No marketing to persons under 18
LCCP 5.1.2 • Critical • Weight 4.0
Pass No youth influencer partnerships identified. Marketing channels age-restricted to 18+ audiences. No presence on TikTok or platforms with majority under-18 demographics. Advertising targeting verified adult-only.
AV-05: Consistent age verification messaging
LCCP 3.2.3(3) • Non-critical • Weight 2.0
Pass 18+ symbol maintained consistently across homepage, game page, provider pages, and footer. Positioning and styling uniform. Age warning visible on demo play interface and registration flows.
AV-06: Demo games require age verification
LCCP 3.2.3(4) • Critical • Weight 4.0
Pass Demo play functionality requires age verification completion before game loads. Free play mode triggers same age gate as real money play. No bypass mechanisms identified during testing.
AV-07: Social media promotion age-restricted
CAP 16.3.14 • Non-critical • Weight 2.0
Pass Instagram and Facebook accounts utilize platform age-restriction settings (18+ targeting verified). Posts include age warnings. Engagement analytics show 97.3% adult audience demographic.
AV-08: YouTube content age-restricted
CAP 16.3.12 • Critical • Weight 4.0
Minor issue YouTube channel identified with Donuts slot gameplay videos. Age-restriction applied to 8 of 11 videos. Three recent uploads lack age-gate despite gambling content. Operator notified for immediate remediation.
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 holds valid UK Gambling Commission licence (39472). Big Time Gaming verified as licensed content provider. All game content properly licensed for UK market.
OL-02: Licensing information accessible
LCCP 1.1.1 • Non-critical • Weight 2.0
Pass Gambling Commission licence number displayed in footer across all pages. Direct link to Commission register verification. Provider licensing information accessible via dedicated page.
OL-03: No unlicensed operator promotion
GA 2005 s.330 • Critical • Weight 5.0
Pass No unlicensed operators or offshore platforms promoted. All featured game providers hold appropriate UK licensing. No grey market or unregulated content identified during assessment.
OL-04: Links resolve to UK-licensed domains
LCCP 1.1.2 • Critical • Weight 4.0
Pass All internal links remain within slot.day domain. External operator links verified to resolve to UK-licensed .co.uk domains. Geotargeting properly implemented to prevent international redirects.
OL-05: Licence numbers displayed where claimed
LCCP 1.1.1 • Non-critical • Weight 2.0
Pass Licence number 39472 displayed accurately in footer and About page. Numbers correspond to Gambling Commission public register. Provider licence details accessible via dedicated licensing page.
OL-06: Content updated for licence changes
GA 2005 s.119 • Critical • Weight 4.0
Pass Operator confirmed automated monitoring of licence status via Commission API. Content management system flags licence changes for review. Last verification check: 29 Nov 2025. No suspended providers identified.

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. Minor issues identified in YouTube age-gating (AV-08), social media targeting enhancement (MS-07), and affiliate disclosure prominence (AD-04).

Assessment process and quality assurance

Assessment timeline

1
Discovery and prioritization
URL identified through search monitoring. Prioritization score: 762 (high-traffic slot platform page). Catalogued: 19 Nov 2025
2
Automated screening
Automated checks completed: 28 Nov 2025. 28 indicators assessed automatically. Preliminary score: 24/28 pass. Processing time: 5.3 minutes
3
Expert human assessment
Lead analyst: R. Thompson (78 min). Verification analyst: K. Williams (74 min). Consensus discussion: 0 min. Assessment date: 4 Dec 2025
4
Classification and notification
Determination: Exemplary compliance (43/47 indicators, 91.49% 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 89.4%

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

Assessment duration 152 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-038)
4 December 2025 • Methodology v2.1
Exemplary compliance
Previous assessment (VER-012, 18 March 2025): Verified compliant (46/47 indicators). Current assessment shows sustained compliance standards with minor YouTube age-gating improvement needed.

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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