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Security report for riverandbear.co.uk

Spinscastle LTD · Hospitality · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 8 critical or high findings in Email security, SSL/TLS and 2 other checks.

Security score

55/100

Risk levelMedium

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

Spinscastle Casino is an online gambling platform operated by Spinscastle LTD under a Curaçao license, targeting UK players with a large library of over 3,000 casino games including slots, live dealer tables, and crypto payment options. The business model focuses on providing a non-GamStop UK casino experience with extensive bonuses, responsible gaming tools, and 24/7 customer support. The platform supports multiple currencies and offers mobile access via browser, Android APK, and iOS PWA, ensuring broad accessibility. Technically, the website is well-structured with modern HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript technologies, including JSON-LD structured data for SEO. The site is mobile-optimized and performs well with fast loading times. However, no CMS or major frameworks were detected, indicating a custom or lightweight build. Hosting details are limited but the domain registrar is reputable. From a security perspective, the site uses SSL/TLS encryption and enforces KYC verification before withdrawals, with AML monitoring and device fingerprinting. However, it lacks visible security headers and does not publish a formal security policy or incident response contacts. No cookie consent mechanism was found, which may impact GDPR compliance. Overall, the security posture is good but could be improved with additional headers and transparency. The overall risk assessment is moderate to low, with a trustworthy domain registration and consistent business information. The site is fully accessible without WAF blocking. Strategic recommendations include implementing cookie consent, publishing security policies, adding security headers, and providing vulnerability disclosure information to enhance trust and compliance.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

8 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Email security

    SPF, DKIM and DMARC stop others sending email that looks like it comes from your domain, a common route to phishing and invoice fraud.

    • Critical

      No email authentication configured

      Domain is vulnerable to email spoofing

      What to do: Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC immediately

    • High

      No SPF record found

      SPF helps prevent email spoofing

      What to do: Add SPF record: "v=spf1 include:_spf.yourmailprovider.com ~all"

  2. SSL/TLS

    TLS encrypts the connection and proves the site is really yours. Weak or expiring certificates trigger browser warnings and put traffic at risk.

    • High

      Weak Protocols Supported

      Server supports weak protocols: TLSv1.1

      What to do: Disable TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1, and all SSL versions

      • CWE-327
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V12.1.1
    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

  3. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

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  • Security score drift

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
49
Security headers
30
Email security
40
DNS health
60
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
55

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Spinscastle Casino positions itself as a leading non-GamStop UK online casino, leveraging a large game catalog and diverse payment methods including cryptocurrencies to attract UK adult players. The business model relies on player deposits and wagering, supported by a tiered VIP program and ongoing promotions. The company operates under a Curaçao license, allowing it to serve players excluded from UKGC schemes. The platform's competitive advantages include fast payouts, 24/7 live support, and a fully featured mobile experience. Partnerships appear focused on game providers and affiliate marketing. Growth indicators include a recent launch date and extensive promotional offers.

Security posture

The platform demonstrates a mature security posture with SSL/TLS encryption, KYC verification, AML monitoring, and responsible gaming tools. However, the absence of security headers such as Content-Security-Policy and lack of published security policies or incident response contacts represent gaps. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. GDPR compliance is partial due to missing cookie consent mechanisms. Incident response readiness is unclear. Overall, the security culture appears focused on player protection but could benefit from enhanced transparency and technical controls.

Recommendations

  1. Implement a cookie consent banner to ensure GDPR compliance and user privacy transparency.
  2. Add and configure security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and X-XSS-Protection.
  3. Publish a formal security policy and provide clear incident response contact information (e.g., security@ or abuse@ email).
  4. Introduce a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  5. Enhance privacy compliance by detailing data retention policies and providing a dedicated Data Protection Officer contact.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Spinscastle LTD
Description
Spinscastle Casino is a Curaçao-licensed online casino launched in late 2024 offering 3,000+ games, a four-stage welcome bonus up to £5,000 plus 550 free spins, fast payouts, and 24/7 support targeting UK players.
Key services
Online casino games, Live dealer casino, Cryptocurrency payments, Mobile casino app, Bonuses and promotions, Responsible gaming tools
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, JSON-LD structured data, Progressive Web App (PWA), APK for Android
Platforms
Desktop browsers, Mobile browsers, Android APK, iOS PWA
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • SSL/TLS encryption
  • KYC verification before withdrawal
  • AML monitoring
  • Device fingerprinting
  • Secure credential hashing
  • Responsible gaming tools

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
excellent
User experience
excellent
Content relevance
excellent
Navigation
excellent
Professionalism
excellent
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is a fully functional online casino platform targeting UK players.
  2. Operates under Curaçao license as a non-GamStop casino.
  3. Extensive game library and payment options including cryptocurrencies.
  4. Strong responsible gaming features and KYC processes.
  5. No explicit cookie consent mechanism found.
  6. No visible security.txt or incident response contact.
  7. No phone numbers or physical addresses disclosed.
  8. Contact via email only with company domain addresses.
  9. Affiliate marketing links dominate navigation and calls to action.
  10. No WAF or blocking detected; content fully accessible.
Technical notes

Notes

The website uses a clean and modern technical stack with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and JSON-LD structured data for SEO. It supports multiple platforms including desktop browsers, Android APK, and iOS PWA, ensuring excellent mobile optimization. No CMS or large frameworks were detected, suggesting a custom-built site optimized for performance. Hosting details are limited but the domain registrar is reputable. The site loads quickly and navigation is clear and intuitive. Technical risks are minimal but could be reduced further by adding security headers and formalizing privacy and security documentation.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

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