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Assessment summary

Comprehensive compliance assessment completed 4 December 2025 confirms substantial compliance with UK gambling regulation. URL demonstrates strong implementation of age verification, responsible gambling messaging, and consumer protection measures. Hercules High & Mighty mythology-themed slot content appropriately presented with mature design elements. Minor improvement areas identified in bonus transparency and social media age-restriction implementation.

42/47
Indicators passed
89.36%
Compliance score
20/22
Critical indicators
156
Assessment minutes

Verification details

Assessment ID VER-045
Assessment date 4 Dec 2025
Valid until 4 Dec 2026
Methodology version 2.1
Lead analyst R. Thompson
Verification analyst L. Martinez
Consensus achieved Yes
Verified compliant

This URL meets substantial compliance requirements 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%

Prominent 18+ warnings implemented. Age gate functional. Hercules mythology theme appropriately mature. Minor issue with social media age-restriction settings.

Operator licensing

6/6
Category compliance 100%

Platform operator verified UK-licensed. Barcrest partnership properly documented. Licence information accessible. All regulatory requirements met.

Responsible gambling

10/11
Category compliance 90.9%

BeGambleAware messaging visible. Helpline accessible. GamStop information provided. Balanced content presentation with one minor messaging placement issue.

Marketing standards

8/9
Category compliance 88.9%

Hercules slot features accurately described. No misleading claims. Mythology theme appropriately presented. Minor issue with promotional language prominence.

Bonus transparency

5/7
Category compliance 71.4%

Free spins features disclosed. Wagering requirements present. Two areas requiring improvement: terms accessibility and expiry date prominence.

Affiliate disclosure

6/6
Category compliance 100%

Platform relationship with Barcrest properly disclosed. Commercial arrangements transparent. Editorial independence maintained. Full disclosure 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

7/8
Indicator Status Evidence
AV-01: Prominent 18+ warning visible
LCCP 3.2.3(1) • Critical • Weight 5.0
Pass 18+ symbol displayed in header navigation (top-right, 52x52px). Visible on initial page load across desktop and mobile. Orange badge on dark background provides high contrast.
AV-02: Age verification gate present
LCCP 3.2.3(2) • Critical • Weight 5.0
Pass Age verification modal triggers on first site visit. Date of birth entry required. Under-18 entries redirect to appropriate blocking page with GamCare resources.
AV-03: No content appealing to children
CAP 16.3.12 • Critical • Weight 4.0
Pass Hercules mythology theme presented in mature artistic style. Classical Greek imagery appropriate for adult audience. No cartoon-style graphics or youth-oriented design elements. Muscular hero depiction consistent with adult entertainment.
AV-04: No marketing to persons under 18
LCCP 5.1.2 • Critical • Weight 4.0
Pass No youth influencer partnerships identified. Marketing materials feature adult-oriented messaging. No presence on TikTok or youth-dominated platforms.
AV-05: Consistent age verification messaging
LCCP 3.2.3(3) • Non-critical • Weight 2.0
Pass 18+ symbol maintained consistently across game page, provider pages, and platform navigation. Persistent header placement ensures visibility during browsing.
AV-06: Demo games require age verification
LCCP 3.2.3(4) • Critical • Weight 4.0
Pass Demo play functionality requires age verification completion. "Play for free" buttons disabled until age gate passed. Free play sessions include persistent 18+ reminder.
AV-07: Social media promotion age-restricted
CAP 16.3.14 • Non-critical • Weight 2.0
Minor issue Facebook promotion includes age-restriction (18+ targeting). Instagram account reviewed: age-restriction enabled but promotional posts lack consistent 18+ warnings in image content. Recommendation: add visible age warnings to all promotional graphics.
AV-08: YouTube content age-restricted
CAP 16.3.12 • Critical • Weight 4.0
Pass YouTube channel features Hercules slot gameplay videos. All videos age-restricted (18+ requirement). Channel description includes gambling warning. Thumbnails appropriately styled for adult audience.
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 register (Licence 39264). Barcrest content partnership properly documented under valid B2B supply agreement. All licensing current as of assessment date.
OL-02: Licensing information accessible
LCCP 1.1.1 • Non-critical • Weight 2.0
Pass Footer includes "Licensing" link leading to dedicated page. Gambling Commission licence number displayed. Barcrest provider relationship documented with regulatory context.
OL-03: No unlicensed operator promotion
GA 2005 s.330 • Critical • Weight 5.0
Pass No offshore or unlicensed operators promoted. Platform operates exclusively under UK licence. All content partnerships verified compliant with UK regulatory framework.
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 (.day TLD properly licensed for UK operation). No redirects to international versions. Geolocation properly implemented.
OL-05: Licence numbers displayed where claimed
LCCP 1.1.1 • Non-critical • Weight 2.0
Pass Footer displays "Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission, Licence No. 39264". Number accurate and corresponds to Commission register entry for SlotDay Gaming Ltd.
OL-06: Content updated for licence changes
GA 2005 s.119 • Critical • Weight 4.0
Pass Platform operator confirmed automated monitoring of licence status. Content management system flags licence changes for immediate review. Last verification: 28 Nov 2025.

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 on all determinations.

Assessment process and quality assurance

Assessment timeline

1
Discovery and prioritization
URL identified through slot platform monitoring. Prioritization score: 723 (high-traffic game page). Catalogued: 18 Nov 2025
2
Automated screening
Automated checks completed: 28 Nov 2025. 28 indicators assessed automatically. Preliminary score: 24/28 pass. Processing time: 3.7 minutes
3
Expert human assessment
Lead analyst: R. Thompson (78 min). Verification analyst: L. Martinez (72 min). Consensus discussion: 6 min. Assessment date: 4 Dec 2025
4
Classification and notification
Determination: Verified compliant (42/47 indicators, 89.36% 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 88.3%

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

Assessment duration 156 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 = 0.89 (above 0.85 threshold)
  • GambleAware harm awareness training: Completed
  • Assessments completed: 94 (48 verified, 31 violations, 15 minor issues)
  • Conflict of interest declaration: None identified
  • Last calibration session: 28 Nov 2025

Verification analyst: L. Martinez

  • 40-hour methodology training completed: March 2024
  • Inter-rater reliability qualification: κ = 0.93 (above 0.85 threshold)
  • GambleAware harm awareness training: Completed
  • Assessments completed: 116 (59 verified, 38 violations, 19 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
13562847 (England and Wales)
Primary contact
David Roberts (Compliance Director)
Contact email
Business address
88 Baker Street, London W1U 6TQ
Content type
Slot platform game page

Assessment history

Current assessment (VER-045)
4 December 2025 • Methodology v2.1
Verified compliant
No previous assessments on record for this specific game page URL. Platform domain slot.day previously assessed (VER-012, March 2025, verified compliant). This represents first individual game page assessment for Hercules High & Mighty content.

Verification validity

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

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