Background
I spent eight years as an insurance adjuster in North Texas, evaluating risk on claims that ranged from auto collisions to commercial property damage. The job was detail work — reading policy language, comparing what was covered against what actually happened, and writing assessments that could withstand legal scrutiny. When I earned my MBA from UT Arlington in 2020, I planned to move into corporate risk management. Instead, I started applying the same analytical framework to something I had been doing on the side for years: evaluating online casinos.
The transition was more natural than it sounds. Casino bonus terms are structured almost identically to consumer financial products — there are conditions, limitations, and clauses designed to reduce the operator's liability. A $5,000 welcome bonus with a 50x wagering requirement is functionally similar to a credit card with a 29.99% APR buried on page four. Both advertise generous numbers while the fine print tells a different story. I read the fine print for a living, and I realized nobody in the casino review space was doing the same thing.
At Clear Pick Casino, I review the full terms and conditions document for every operator we evaluate, scoring each one against a 23-item checklist I developed from my compliance background. I also conduct real-money withdrawal tests — actual deposits, completed wagering, timestamped withdrawal requests — because the gap between what casinos advertise and what they deliver is only visible when you put real money on the line. Every ranking on this site is backed by documented testing, not copied from another review site.
When I am not reading casino T&Cs from my home office in Deep Ellum, I play in a Texas Hold'em league at a bar down the street, smoke brisket on weekends (post oak, no shortcuts), run 5Ks when the Dallas heat allows it, and coach Little League on Saturday mornings. I take the same approach to all of it: read the rules first, then play.
What I Do at Clear Pick Casino
- T&C review: I read the full terms and conditions document for every casino we evaluate, checking each against our 23-item checklist covering wagering requirements, game contribution, withdrawal limits, dormancy clauses, and confiscation language.
- Withdrawal testing: I conduct real-money deposit and withdrawal tests at every listed casino, timestamping each step from request submission to funds received.
- Wagering analysis: I calculate the mathematical expected value of each bonus based on the actual wagering requirement, game contribution percentages, and theoretical RTP — the math that determines whether a bonus has real value.
- Reputation monitoring: I review complaint databases (AskGamblers, Casino Guru) and community forums monthly to identify emerging issues at listed casinos.
- Editorial oversight: All content published on Clear Pick Casino is reviewed for accuracy and consistency with our methodology.
Articles by Marcus Webb
Education
MBA, University of Texas at Arlington
Editorial Standards
I believe that affiliate content can be honest. The affiliate commission model does not inherently require misleading readers — it just requires attracting informed readers who make decisions based on accurate information rather than inflated claims.
My reviews are based on what I find in the terms and conditions and what I observe during testing. I do not adjust ratings based on commission rates, personal preferences, or external pressure. If a casino fails our review criteria, it does not appear on the site regardless of its affiliate program.
I hold myself accountable to the methodology published on our Methodology page. If my conclusions do not align with the published framework, the framework takes precedence.
Affiliate Disclosure
Clear Pick Casino earns affiliate commissions when readers click links and create accounts at reviewed casinos. This commission is paid by the casino operator, not by the reader. It does not affect the terms, odds, or pricing readers receive. Our editorial process is independent of our affiliate relationships.
For questions about our review process or to report an issue with a listed casino, contact marcus@eyeplaceplano.com.