Anthony "Lucky Ace" Caldiero

About

I'm Anthony Caldiero — better known as Lucky Ace across Kick, YouTube, and the broader iGaming community. I've been streaming casino content full-time since 2024 and have personally tested 50+ casino operators across the US market, with a focus on how fast they actually pay out.

CasinoPayoutHQ is where I publish the structured, fact-checked version of my payout testing. Every casino I rank here, I've signed up at, made real withdrawals, and timed every step of the process. If a casino delays payouts, adds hidden verification steps, or makes redemption unnecessarily difficult — it drops off my list.

My methodology

Payout speed is the primary metric (35%), followed by withdrawal limits & minimums (20%), verification process simplicity (20%), game variety (15%), and customer support quality (10%). I re-test the top casinos monthly. An operator's payout time that slips or hidden fees that appear = ranking drop, regardless of affiliate commission rates.

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Affiliate disclosure

I earn commissions when readers sign up at a casino via my affiliate links. That commission does not influence which casinos appear on this list or where they rank. Operators cannot pay for a higher position. Several casinos with slow payouts or excessive verification requirements have been removed from rankings despite offering attractive affiliate rates.

Get in touch

Catch me live on Kick for real-time casino testing and withdrawal tracking, or in the Discord for daily payout updates and community questions. For press inquiries or tips on operator payout issues, DM me on X.