Seven Criteria, Two Weightings
Each brand is scored on seven criteria, each on a scale from 5 to 10: 5 is the floor for a brand we still list, 10 the best result we found in Nepal. The final score is a weighted average out of 10. Casinos and betting apps share six criteria; the seventh differs (games for casinos, sports markets for betting apps).
| Criterion | Casinos | Betting apps | A high score means |
|---|---|---|---|
| NPR payments | 20% | 20% | eSewa and Khalti in the cashier of a Nepali account, low minimums, no fees |
| Games and live casino | 20% | — | A big live lobby, South Asian card games, small stakes allowed in NPR |
| Sports markets | — | 20% | Deep cricket and football lines, live betting, cash-out |
| Licence and reputation | 15% | 15% | A licence you can look up, readable terms, a low share of payout complaints |
| App quality | 15% | 15% | A light Android file from the official site, minimal permissions, a clean signature, something for iPhone users |
| Withdrawal terms | 10% | 10% | Verification rules spelled out, quick payout promises, sensible cash-out caps |
| Bonus fairness | 10% | 10% | Low wagering, realistic time limit and maximum bet |
| Support | 10% | 10% | 24/7 chat and phone listed on the site, help pages, Nepali-language option |
Worked example for a casino: payments 8, games 9, licence 6, app 8, withdrawals 7, bonus 5, support 9. 0.2×8 + 0.2×9 + 0.15×6 + 0.15×8 + 0.1×7 + 0.1×5 + 0.1×9 = 7.6.
Where the Numbers Come From
| Data | Source | Re-checked |
|---|---|---|
| Payment methods, limits, fees | The cashier of our NPR account opened from Nepal | Monthly |
| Bonus terms | The bonus rules published by the operator | Monthly, and whenever an offer changes |
| Games and live tables | Lobby searches for Teen Patti, Andar Bahar and Aviator; live studios and limits (lobbies show no total count) | Monthly |
| App | The APK from the official site, analysed without installing it: size, version, Android version, permissions, signature | With each new version |
| Cricket markets | The cricket section of every betting app, opened on the same day | Monthly |
| Support | Contact channels and hours shown on the site | Monthly |
| Reputation | Trustpilot, Reddit and Facebook groups, sorted by topic | Every three months |
| Licence | Site footer, the operator's terms and the regulator's public register (Curaçao Gaming Authority, Anjouan) | Every three months |
What We Don't Test
We don't deposit or withdraw real money, so we don't quote payout times, and we don't question support agents: we rate what the site itself shows. We don't play through bonuses, and we don't test every game.
Legal Status Is Not Part of the Score
Online gambling is illegal for players in Nepal regardless of which brand you choose, so legality doesn't separate one brand from another in the formula. We state the legal position on every ranking and review instead. Licence transparency is scored, because a verifiable licence holder is the only route to a complaint outside Nepal.
Partnerships
Melbet is our partner and ranks first. The inputs to the formula — cashier data, bonus terms, app checks, complaints — are recorded the same way for every brand. More in how the site makes money.
