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Online Pokies Insider is free to read because we earn affiliate commissions from some of the casinos we cover. This page explains exactly how that works and what it does not change.
How do we earn money?
When you click a Visit Casino button and then sign up and deposit, the casino or its affiliate program may pay us a commission. The payment comes from the casino, not from you, and it never increases what you pay or reduces what you can win.
Commission deals vary between casinos. Some pay a one off amount for a new depositing player, others share part of the revenue the casino earns from players we send. We do not publish individual deals, but no deal comes with conditions about our scores or wording.
Does a commission change a casino’s score?
No. Every casino is scored on the same nine pokies checks with fixed weights, and commission is not one of them. A casino that pays us can still score poorly, be flagged, or be left off the site.
- A casino showing an outside-Australia banner is never placed in a top five, whatever it pays.
- Casinos whose own terms restrict Australia, or that block Australian visitors, are not listed at all.
- Weak points such as heavy wagering, low max bet rules or slow withdrawals stay in the review.
My test is simple. If a casino asked me to hide a wagering requirement or soften a withdrawal complaint, I would drop it before I changed a word. The full method is on how we rate casinos.
What are /go/ links?
Casino buttons on this site point to an address like /go/casino-name/. Our server sends you straight on to the casino’s affiliate link, which lets the casino credit us for the visit. The link is marked sponsored, so search engines know it is a paid relationship.
Our /go/ redirect does not collect your casino login or payment details. The casino and its affiliate program may use cookies or a tracking code to record the visit, as explained in our privacy policy.
Are there other ways we get paid?
Not at present. We do not sell sponsored reviews, paid ranking positions or advertorials. If that ever changes, the content will be clearly labelled and this page will be updated.
What should you keep in mind?
A recommendation from us is not a guarantee. Casinos change bonuses, payment methods and game lists without notice, so read the casino’s own terms before you deposit, and only play with money you can afford to lose.
The casinos we cover are licensed offshore, not in Australia, so local protection is limited. Questions about this disclosure can go through our contact page.
Gambling Help Online offers free, confidential support on 1800 858 858. Our responsible gambling page covers limits, blocking tools and self-exclusion through BetStop.