Learn more about GlobalCSGO - creators, purpose and more
GlobalCSGO is an independent Counter-Strike 2 site run by three long-time players — Emil, Lukas and Lanzo. We're not owned by, or partnered into, any of the gambling, trading or case-opening sites we cover. We sign up, deposit and cash out with our own money, then write down exactly what happened. Between us we've spent years in matchmaking, coaching and the CS2 skins economy, so we know what actually matters to players — and what a red flag looks like.
How we review sites
Every site on GlobalCSGO is tested anonymously. The operators don't know we're coming — and that includes new sites that email us asking for a review. For each one we deposit a few dollars (CS2 skins, PayPal or crypto), play the games, and attempt a real withdrawal before we rate anything. If a site is slow to pay, shady, or turns out to be an outright scam, it never makes the board. Sites we've already rated get re-checked over time: if something changes for the worse, we drop the score to 1 star and spell out exactly why.
Independent and responsible
Affiliate links never change a rating — a bonus code that pays us more does not move a site up the board. Gambling is strictly 18+ and carries real risk; if you or someone you know needs help, please see BeGambleAware.
Meet the team
Three long-time Counter-Strike players who test every site on the board with their own money.
Emil
Ranks & esports editor
Legendary Eagle Master in CS:GO and a lifelong Counter-Strike competitor who has played small tournaments. Emil covers ranks, matchmaking and the esports side, and stress-tests every site before it earns a rating.
Lukas
Senior reviewer & coach
Playing Counter-Strike since 1.6 and a former coach of professional esports teams. Lukas reached Global Elite in CS:GO and now coaches new players — and leads our deep-dive site reviews.
Lanzo
Skins & gambling editor
Creator of Counter-Strike guides and our resident skins-gambling specialist. Lanzo signs up, deposits and cashes out on every gambling and trading site before it earns a place on the board.
How we review
- Real-money tested — we deposit and cash out ourselves
- Bonus codes re-checked every month
- Scores aren't for sale — affiliate links never change a rating
- 18+ · we flag risky and shut-down sites