Research data dictionary

Bookmaker Metadata

See which bookmaker facts Trustabet records, how those fields support comparisons, and where readers still need to verify current operator terms.

Metadata is evidence context.

It helps explain a review. It does not prove that an operator is safe, legal or suitable in every location.

What this page covers

A shared vocabulary for bookmaker research

Bookmaker metadata is the structured information attached to a Trustabet profile. It describes the operator or brand being reviewed, the market context, the evidence checked, and the date or status of that evidence. Keeping these details separate from editorial conclusions makes a profile easier to audit and update.

Metadata should answer practical questions: Which website or trading name was checked? Which market does the evidence apply to? When was it observed? Is the field confirmed by a regulator, published by the operator, or still awaiting verification?

Field map

The main metadata groups

Each group answers a different part of the reader’s decision. A missing field should remain visibly unknown rather than being filled with an assumption.

01 · Identity

Brand and operator identity

Trading name, website domain, legal entity where documented, licence reference, regulator and the market to which that licence applies.

02 · Access

Availability and account rules

Supported or restricted locations, minimum age, registration requirements, account verification and any evidence scope limitations.

03 · Product

Markets and user experience

Sportsbook, casino, live betting and esports coverage, plus mobile access, navigation, bet-slip clarity and support routes.

04 · Money and safety

Payments, terms and controls

Deposit and withdrawal methods, limits, fees, bonus restrictions, safer-gambling tools and the date those details were checked.

Evidence labels

How to read evidence status

  • Verified: matched to a current primary source within the stated market and review date.
  • Operator-published: stated by the operator but not necessarily confirmed independently.
  • Limited: evidence supports only part of the field or a narrower market.
  • Conflicting: available sources disagree and the field should not drive a firm conclusion.
  • Unknown: no adequate source was found; Trustabet does not infer the answer.

Market scope matters

A licence or payment method valid in one jurisdiction may not apply elsewhere. Check the regulator and operator terms for your location before creating an account.

Review lifecycle

Freshness is part of the data

Bookmaker terms, domains, licences, payment methods and restrictions can change. Every material field should carry an observed or reviewed date and an update trigger. Stale information is a reason to re-check, not a reason to guess.