About AThEME
At AThEME, we help readers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland choose licensed, safe online casinos with confidence. Our multilingual team reviews brands that serve the DACH region, focusing on local rules, payment habits and currencies (EUR/CHF). Content on AThEME is written and edited for clarity, legality and player protection—so you know how a site performs before you deposit a cent.
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Marie Günther
Our mission and what we do
We exist to make casino choice simple, lawful and safer. That means prioritising operators licensed under recognised frameworks—such as Germany’s GGL regime (GlüStV), Switzerland’s ESBK/Gespa landscape, and Austria’s Glücksspielgesetz oversight via the BMF. We publish concise, comparable reviews, update pages weekly as terms change, and maintain full editorial independence from operators.
How we rate casinos (transparent method)
Our experts test every brand by playing, verifying and documenting an experience that mirrors a typical player journey in DE/AT/CH—no hype, no promises of winnings. We score across these pillars:
- Licences & regulators: GGL (DE), ESBK/Gespa (CH), Austria’s BMF compliance; cross-checks for permitted markets.
- Security & encryption: TLS/HTTPS, data handling, two-factor options.
- Payout speed & reliability: KYC clarity, average withdrawal times, limits and fees.
- Bonuses & terms: real value after wagering, restricted games, max bets, expiry.
- Games & providers: breadth (slots/live), Tier-1 studios, German-language localisation.
- RTP transparency & testing: stated RTP, audit marks (e.g., iTech Labs/eCOGRA).
- Support quality & dispute paths: German support hours, escalation routes.
- Mobile & responsible-play tools: app/web UX, limits, self-exclusion (incl. OASIS in DE).
Why players trust us
By the numbers at AThEME
- More than 85 in-depth reviews across the DACH markets
- 900+ hours of hands-on testing and verification
- Content updates every week as terms and laws evolve
- Coverage tailored to Germany, Austria and Switzerland (EUR/CHF)
Team and contacts
Our Chief Copywriter, Marie Günther, ensures every page is readable, compliant and actionable, with a focus on bonus terms and UX clarity. AThEME is a distributed editorial team working across Berlin, Vienna and Zurich, combining market research, legal monitoring and product testing. For partnerships or feedback, visit our Contact page.
Transparency & monetisation
AThEME is free for readers. We may receive a commission when you use certain outbound links. These partnerships never dictate our ratings or editorial order; review criteria and scoring remain independent and repeatable.
Responsible play
Gambling is restricted to 18+ and must follow local laws in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. If you need support, consider BZgA (Germany), Spielerhilfe (Austria) or Sucht Schweiz (Switzerland). Learn about limits, cooling-off and self-exclusion in our Responsible Gambling section.
No “best in the world” claims. No winning guarantees—only verified, comparable information for safer decisions in DE/AT/CH.