Editorial Policy

Last Updated: August 1, 2026

Our Editorial Standards

GTO Poker Bench is committed to publishing accurate, useful, and unbiased content. Every article, review, and guide on this site is created or reviewed by our editorial team before publication. We follow strict fact-checking procedures and maintain clear separation between our editorial content and commercial relationships.

Our goal is to help readers make informed decisions. We never publish content we do not believe to be accurate and genuinely useful.

How We Research

Our editorial team specializes in poker room reviews including rake and rakeback verification, traffic and game-quality checks, licensing and player-fund safety, software and table testing, and responsible gambling policies. We combine primary research (direct testing, data collection) with secondary sources (official documentation, regulatory filings, independent studies) to produce comprehensive and verifiable content.

All claims are supported by evidence. Where data is time-sensitive, we note the date of the information and update articles on a regular schedule.

Author Credentials

Articles are written by subject-matter specialists with relevant professional backgrounds. Contributors are identified with their credentials where applicable. Our editorial team reviews all content for accuracy and adherence to our standards before publication. For a full list of contributors, visit our Authors page.

Fact-Checking Process

Before publication, every article undergoes the following review steps:

• Primary source verification — claims are traced to original data, official statements, or peer-reviewed studies
• Internal peer review — a second editor checks for accuracy, clarity, and completeness
• Legal and compliance review — content involving regulated industries (e.g. gambling, finance) is checked against current regulations
• Post-publication monitoring — readers can flag errors via our Contact page

Affiliate Independence

Some links on GTO Poker Bench are affiliate links. We earn commissions when readers click these links and make a purchase. This financial arrangement does not influence our editorial rankings, ratings, or recommendations.

Products are ranked and reviewed based on their merits — not on the commission rate we receive. Our affiliate relationships are disclosed in accordance with FTC guidelines. See our Affiliate Disclosure for full details.

Update Policy

The internet moves quickly. We maintain a scheduled review cycle for all published content:

• Reviews and comparisons are reviewed at least every six months or when significant product changes occur
• News and regulatory content is updated as events develop
• All substantial updates are noted with a revised "Last Updated" date

If you notice outdated information, please contact us and we will investigate promptly.

Corrections Policy

We take accuracy seriously. If we publish an error, we correct it transparently:

• Material corrections are noted with a correction notice in the article
• Minor corrections (typos, broken links) are fixed silently
• Significant factual corrections are documented in the article's change history

To report an error, please email us at corrections@gtopokerbench.com or use our Contact page.

Research Methodology

GTO Poker Bench bases its reviews and recommendations on independent research, product testing, user reviews aggregated from verified purchase platforms, and publicly available manufacturer specifications. Where applicable, we reference regulatory standards and third-party laboratory data.

All factual claims about product specifications, ingredients, and certifications are cross-referenced against official manufacturer documentation before publication.