Last updated: April 2026 — James Harrington, Climatecampscotland
At Climatecampscotland.org.uk, every review you read is the result of genuine, hands-on testing carried out by James Harrington, the site's founder and lead reviewer. James has spent years navigating the UK online poker landscape, and his mission is straightforward: to give UK players accurate, unbiased information so they can choose a poker site with confidence.
We do not accept payments from operators in exchange for favourable reviews. We do not inflate scores to maintain affiliate relationships. What you see on this site reflects what James actually found when he sat down, deposited real money, and played real hands.
Every review on Climatecampscotland follows the same structured process. No shortcuts, no assumptions.
Before anything else, James checks that the operator holds a valid licence from the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). A licence number is looked up directly on the UKGC register. Sites without a current, active UKGC licence are not reviewed or recommended to UK players.
James registers a genuine player account using his own details, going through the same identity verification (KYC) process any UK player would face. This tests how smooth and secure onboarding really is.
A real deposit is made using common UK payment methods. After playing, James requests a withdrawal to measure processing times, any friction in the cashout process, and whether limits are clearly communicated.
James plays across multiple poker formats — Texas Hold'em cash games, Sit & Go tournaments, and MTTs where available — on both desktop and mobile. This is the core of the review and cannot be faked.
Support is tested by raising real questions via live chat, email, and where available, telephone. Response times and the quality of answers are both recorded.
Only after completing all testing does James assign scores and write the final review. No draft text is prepared in advance based on marketing materials.
Each poker site is scored across six key categories. The categories carry different weightings to reflect their importance to UK players in 2026.
| Category | Weighting | What We Assess |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing & Safety | 25% | UKGC licence status, responsible gambling tools, SSL encryption, player fund protection |
| Bonuses & Promotions | 20% | Welcome bonus value, wagering requirements, ongoing poker promotions, fairness of terms |
| Game Selection | 20% | Poker variants offered, traffic levels, cash game stakes, tournament schedule |
| Payment Methods | 15% | Deposit and withdrawal options, processing speeds, transaction limits, UK-friendly banking |
| Customer Support | 10% | Availability, response times, quality of answers, support channels offered |
| Mobile Experience | 10% | App quality or mobile browser performance, game availability on mobile, ease of navigation |
Every site receives an overall score out of 10, calculated by combining the weighted scores from each category above. Here is what each score range means in practice:
Independence is not just a principle here — it is built into the way this site operates. Below are the specific measures James Harrington takes to protect the integrity of every review published on climatecampscotland.org.uk.
James Harrington is a UK-based poker enthusiast and gambling industry writer with extensive experience reviewing online poker platforms for UK audiences. His approach combines practical player experience with a detailed understanding of UK gambling regulations, responsible gambling frameworks, and what real players actually need from a poker site in 2026. Every word published on Climatecampscotland reflects his direct, personal experience — not assumptions, not press releases, and not promotional copy.
If you have questions about how a specific site was reviewed, or want to understand more about how a particular score was reached, you are welcome to get in touch. Contact details are available on the Climatecampscotland.org.uk contact page. James reads and responds to genuine reader enquiries personally.