Affiliate Disclosure
1What Is Affiliate Marketing
Affiliate marketing is a performance-based arrangement in which a publisher (this Site) refers visitors to a merchant (a casino operator) in exchange for a commission when a qualifying action is completed — typically a new player registration combined with a first deposit.
It is one of the primary revenue models used by independent review and comparison websites. The FTC in the United States, the ASA in the United Kingdom, and the ACCC in Australia all require publishers to disclose affiliate relationships clearly, which is the purpose of this page.
2How We Earn Commission
Wolf Treasure Pokie earns revenue through the following commission structures, depending on the operator agreement in place:
| Model | How It Works |
|---|---|
| Revenue Share (RevShare) | We receive a percentage of the net gaming revenue generated by players we refer, on an ongoing basis for the lifetime of the player account |
| Cost Per Acquisition (CPA) | We receive a one-time flat fee for each referred player who registers and meets the operator’s qualifying deposit threshold |
| Hybrid | A combination of a reduced CPA payment plus an ongoing revenue share percentage |
The specific model in place for any given operator is determined by our direct agreement with that operator and is not disclosed publicly. Commission rates vary between operators and do not influence review scores or rankings on this Site.
3How It Works Step by Step
| Step 1 — Click | You click a “Play Now” or “Claim Bonus” button on this Site. Your browser receives a cookie containing our affiliate tracking identifier. |
| Step 2 — Land | You are redirected to the casino operator’s website. The affiliate tracking ID is passed in the URL so the operator knows the referral came from us. |
| Step 3 — Register | If you choose to create an account, the operator records our affiliate ID against your player profile. |
| Step 4 — Deposit | If you make a qualifying first deposit, the operator confirms the conversion. Commission is credited to our affiliate account. |
| Step 5 — Commission | We receive payment from the operator — not from you. Your gameplay, bonus terms, and account relationship are entirely between you and the operator. |
4Does It Cost You Anything
No. The commission we receive is paid entirely by the casino operator from their own margin. It does not add any fee, surcharge, or cost to your deposit, withdrawals, or bonus entitlement.
Bonus terms, wagering requirements, and withdrawal limits are set exclusively by the operator and apply equally to all players regardless of how they arrived at the site.
5Editorial Independence
Our review scores, ratings, and recommendations are produced by our editorial team independently of commercial relationships. The following principles govern our editorial process:
Fixed Rating Criteria
Every pokie review scores RTP, volatility, bonus round quality, and stake range against a fixed rubric. Scores cannot be purchased or negotiated.
No Pay-to-Play Rankings
Casino card positions in our comparison tables reflect our editorial assessment. Operators cannot buy a higher position in our recommendations.
Negative Reviews Published
If an operator loses its licence, withdraws player funds unfairly, or degrades bonus terms, we update the review to reflect this regardless of any commercial relationship.
We maintain a strict separation between the editorial team responsible for producing content and the commercial team responsible for operator partnerships. Review scores are not shared with or adjustable by commercial partners prior to publication.
6How We Choose Affiliate Partners
We only enter affiliate agreements with operators that meet all of the following baseline requirements before we publish any recommendation:
- Holds a current gaming licence from a recognised jurisdiction (e.g. Curaçao, Malta MGA, Isle of Man)
- Publishes verified RTP figures for the games listed on their platform
- Provides account-level deposit limits, session time limits, and self-exclusion tools
- Accepts Australian players and processes withdrawals in AUD or widely-used crypto equivalents
- Has no verified history of refusing legitimate player withdrawals or voiding bonuses without reasonable cause
- Responds to player complaints within a reasonable timeframe
Operators that fail to meet these criteria are not listed on this Site regardless of commission rates offered.
7How Affiliate Links Are Labelled
All affiliate links on this Site are identified in our HTML code with the attributes rel="nofollow sponsored", in accordance with Google’s webmaster guidelines for paid and affiliate links. This signals to search engines that the link is commercial in nature.
Standard navigation links, support resource links (e.g. Gambling Help Online, BetStop), and links to regulatory bodies are never affiliate links and carry no tracking parameters.
8Conflicts of Interest Policy
We acknowledge that affiliate relationships create an inherent potential conflict between commercial and editorial interests. We manage this conflict through the following measures:
- Review scores are set before any affiliate agreement is in place for a new operator
- Operators are informed of our review methodology before we publish — they are not given the opportunity to negotiate scores
- If we receive a complaint about a listed operator that we cannot verify or refute, we add a disclosure note to the relevant page pending investigation
- We do not accept payment for editorial coverage, featured placements in written content, or positive review language
- Writers and editors involved in producing reviews do not have visibility into affiliate revenue figures by operator
9Regulatory Compliance
This disclosure is published in compliance with the following regulatory frameworks and guidelines:
| Framework | Requirement |
|---|---|
| ACCC (Australia) | Clear disclosure of commercial relationships in online reviews and comparisons under the Australian Consumer Law |
| FTC (United States) | 16 CFR Part 255 — Endorsement and testimonial disclosure guidelines for affiliate publishers |
| Google Search Guidelines | Use of rel="sponsored" on all paid and affiliate links per Google’s link scheme documentation |
| IAB Australia | Native advertising and content marketing disclosure standards for digital publishers |
This page constitutes our disclosure for all affiliate relationships active on this Site. It is linked from the footer of every page and updated whenever a material change to our commercial arrangements occurs.
10Contact
If you have questions about our affiliate relationships, wish to report a potential conflict of interest, or want to enquire about a partnership, please use the contact form at /contact/.
For concerns about a specific operator listed on this Site — including disputes over bonus terms or withdrawal refusals — we recommend contacting the operator directly first, then lodging a complaint with their licensing authority if unresolved.