Last updated: June 2026 — James Wilson, Shootphilly
At Shootphilly, every casino and Aviator game review you read on shootphilly.com is built on a foundation of genuine, hands-on research. Our lead reviewer James Wilson personally signs up, deposits real money, plays the games, contacts support teams, and processes withdrawals before a single rating is published. We believe Indian players deserve honest, detailed, and independently produced information — and that is exactly what we deliver.
This page explains precisely how we evaluate platforms, how we assign scores, and what measures we take to ensure our reviews remain free from operator influence.
Before James Wilson creates an account on any platform, he first verifies the operator's legal standing. This includes checking which regulatory body has issued the licence, confirming the licence number is publicly listed, and reviewing any documented complaints or enforcement actions. Only platforms that meet a minimum legal threshold proceed to the next stage.
James personally registers a new player account using standard Indian credentials and completes KYC verification exactly as an ordinary Indian player would. He makes a real deposit using popular local payment methods — including UPI, Paytm, and bank transfer — to confirm the experience is smooth and functional.
Every welcome bonus, free spin offer, and promotional deal listed on the site is tested against its actual terms. James reviews wagering requirements, game restrictions, withdrawal caps, and expiry periods to ensure the advertised value matches the real-world value for players based in India.
As a site focused on Aviator game reviews, James dedicates significant time to playing Aviator and evaluating its implementation on each platform — including loading speed, fairness certification, bet limits, and the auto-cashout feature. He also samples a cross-section of slots and live casino tables to assess overall game library quality.
James contacts the support team using every available channel — live chat, email, and where available, telephone — at different times of day. He records response times, the quality of answers given, and whether agents are familiar with Aviator-specific queries relevant to Indian players.
A real withdrawal is requested and tracked from submission to receipt. James notes processing times, any additional verification steps required, and whether the operator honours the withdrawal limits stated in its terms.
The platform is accessed on both Android and iOS devices, covering the browser-based experience and any dedicated app. James evaluates responsiveness, load times, navigation, and whether the full Aviator game functions correctly on mobile.
Once all data is gathered, James assigns a weighted score across six categories and writes his final verdict. No review is published until every step above has been completed in full.
Each platform is scored out of 10 points per category. The final overall score is a weighted average based on the importance of each factor to Indian Aviator players in 2026.
| Category | Weighting | What We Assess |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing and Safety | 25% | Valid licence, SSL encryption, responsible gambling tools, fair play certification |
| Bonuses and Promotions | 20% | Welcome offer value, wagering requirements, ongoing promotions, terms transparency |
| Game Selection | 20% | Aviator availability, software providers, RTP disclosure, game variety |
| Payment Methods | 15% | INR support, UPI and local wallets, withdrawal speed, deposit and withdrawal limits |
| Customer Support | 10% | Availability hours, response times, quality of assistance, language options |
| Mobile Experience | 10% | App availability, browser performance, Aviator functionality on mobile devices |
All platforms reviewed on Shootphilly receive a final score between 1 and 10. Here is how to interpret those scores:
Independence is the cornerstone of everything we publish. Shootphilly earns revenue through affiliate commissions when readers sign up to reviewed platforms — but this commercial relationship never influences our scores or editorial conclusions. Here is how we protect that independence:
James Wilson has spent over eight years researching and testing online casino platforms with a particular focus on crash games and the Aviator format. Based in India and writing exclusively for shootphilly.com since 2026, James applies the same rigorous methodology to every review — large operator or small, highly rated or obscure. His goal is simple: to give Indian players the factual, unfiltered information they need to make safe and informed choices.