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Affiliate Disclosure
Slot Pickers Guide is funded through affiliate marketing. This page explains exactly what that means, in plain English.
What is an affiliate relationship?
When you click a link to a casino on this site and subsequently register a new account, the casino operator may pay Slot Pickers Guide a commission. The commission comes from the operator's marketing budget — it does not add any cost to you, and it does not affect your bonus eligibility or account terms.
Does this affect editorial scores?
No. Scores are assigned using a fixed methodology — ten criteria, each weighted consistently — before any commercial terms are agreed with operators. An operator that pays a higher commission does not receive a higher score as a result. An operator that scores poorly is listed with that score, regardless of its affiliate arrangement.
How are affiliate relationships indicated on the site?
All links to external operators use the HTML attribute rel="sponsored noopener nofollow", as required by search engine guidelines for paid links. A short disclosure note appears near the operator listing on the homepage, and a more prominent notice appears in the site header.
What happens if no affiliate deal is in place?
Operators may appear on this site without a formal affiliate agreement in place. In those cases, links point directly to the operator's site with no tracking parameters. The editorial assessment is the same regardless.
If you have questions about this disclosure or about a specific operator relationship, use the contact page.
Summary
We earn commission from operator registrations. This is how the site is funded. It does not change how operators are scored or described. All commercial relationships are disclosed at point of use, not hidden.