AlienWP’s aim is to report gambling industry news accurately, quickly and fairly. This page explains how our stories are sourced, checked and published.
Sourcing
We go to the primary source wherever one exists: the regulator’s decision, the court filing, the bill or statute, the company’s earnings release or SEC filing, or the operator’s own announcement. We link to it in the article.
When a story was first reported by another outlet, we name and link that outlet.
Figures, quotes and statistics are attributed to their source. Anonymous sources are used only when the information cannot be obtained another way, and the editor must know who the source is.
Social media posts are treated as a lead, not a confirmation, unless they come from the official account of the person or organisation concerned.
Checking and editing
- Every article carries the name of the writer, with a link to their profile. You can read about our writers on Our Team page.
- Each news article is reviewed by an editor before publication.
- Figures such as handle, revenue, tax rates and share prices are checked at the time of writing and dated where they matter.
- Guides and reviews are updated when the facts change.
News, analysis and opinion
News articles report what happened. Analysis, predictions and opinion pieces are labelled as such. Nothing we publish is betting, financial or legal advice.
Use of AI tools
Our reporters may use AI tools to help with research, transcription and first drafts. Every article is written or substantially edited, fact-checked and published by a named member of our team, who is responsible for its accuracy.
Press releases and sponsored content
Press releases are published in a separate, clearly labelled section and are not edited or endorsed by our newsroom. Sponsored articles are clearly labelled as sponsored. Advertisers have no say over our news coverage; see our Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure.
Independence and conflicts of interest
Our writers may hold shares in listed gambling companies. They do not write about a company in a way that benefits a position they hold, and they do not bet on the outcome of prediction markets or events connected to stories they are covering. No one at AlienWP accepts payment or gifts in exchange for news coverage.
Images
We create many of our own graphics. Where we use other images, they are licensed, in the public domain, or credited to their source.
Mistakes
When we get something wrong, we fix it and say so. See our Corrections Policy.