Editorial Independence

Our editorial team operates independently from our commercial and advertising teams.

Advertisers, sponsors, and commercial partners:

  • Cannot influence our editorial opinions or conclusions.
  • Cannot approve, edit, or suppress editorial content.
  • Do not determine which companies, products, tournaments, or organisations we cover.
  • Receive no preferential treatment in our news reporting.

Editorial decisions are made solely by our journalists and editors in accordance with our editorial standards.

Sponsored Content

From time to time, Esports Insider may publish sponsored or branded content on behalf of commercial partners.

Sponsored content will always be clearly labelled using terms such as:

  • Sponsored
  • Advertisement
  • Partner Content
  • Paid Partnership
  • Commercial Feature

These labels are designed to clearly distinguish sponsored material from our independent editorial coverage.

Display Advertising

Our website may display banner advertisements, video advertising, promotional placements, and other advertising formats served either directly or through advertising partners.

The appearance of an advertisement does not constitute an endorsement by Esports Insider of the advertiser, its products, or its services.

Affiliate Partnerships

Some articles, reviews, guides, or betting-related content may contain affiliate links.

If a reader clicks one of these links and completes a qualifying action, Esports Insider may receive a commission at no additional cost to the reader.

Affiliate partnerships never influence our editorial opinions, rankings, reviews, or recommendations. We remain committed to providing fair, balanced, and evidence-based coverage regardless of any commercial relationship.

Betting & Gambling Advertising

As a publication covering esports betting, Esports Insider may advertise licensed betting operators and gambling-related services where legally permitted.

We are committed to promoting responsible gambling and expect our commercial partners to comply with applicable advertising laws, licensing requirements, and industry codes of practice in the jurisdictions where they operate.

Gambling advertisements are intended for adults of legal gambling age only.

Advertising Standards

We reserve the right to reject, remove, or refuse any advertisement that:

  • Is misleading, deceptive, or fraudulent.
  • Contains offensive, discriminatory, or illegal content.
  • Promotes unsafe or unlawful products or services.
  • Conflicts with our editorial values or applicable laws.
  • May negatively affect the user experience on our platforms.

Data & Personalisation

Some advertisements may be personalised using cookies or similar technologies in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Readers can manage their cookie preferences at any time through our consent management platform.

Contact

Questions regarding advertising, commercial partnerships, or this Advertisement Policy can be directed to our commercial team via [email protected].

ESI Ranking System
We’ve created a ranking system to help you quickly know how good each gambling platform is. As gamblers ourselves, we know which factors matter most to you, so we follow a best-in-class methodology to test each one with no stone unturned. Once done, we then rank each platform based on the following tiers:
  • A-Tier High-quality sites that deliver a top experience every time. They boast strong performance, nice features, and reliable support, but are just shy of perfection.
  • B-Tier Solid platforms that are worth a spin. They’re safe, fun, and functional, but may be lacking advanced features or have minor drawbacks.
  • S-Tier Reserved for elite operators only. These go well beyond the norm with lucrative bonuses, rewarding promotions, lightning-fast payouts, and a flawless experience overall.
To read more details about how we review casino and betting sites, check out How We Rate Gambling Operators.