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What Affiliate Links Are
An affiliate link is a specially tracked URL that tells a casino operator you arrived via our site. When you click one, a small piece of data — usually a cookie — is stored in your browser. If you then sign up and play, the operator pays us a referral fee. This is one of the most common ways that free-to-read review websites sustain themselves. The links look and behave exactly like ordinary links; they simply carry a tracking code behind the scenes. There is no pop-up, no hidden charge, and no change to the terms or bonuses the operator offers you.
How We Earn
The table below explains the different points at which a commission might be triggered, who foots the bill, and — most importantly — what it costs you.
| Action | Who Pays the Commission | Cost to You |
|---|---|---|
| You click a review link on heart-casino.co.uk | No payment at this stage | £0 — None |
| You register a new account at the casino | The casino operator | £0 — None |
| You make a deposit and play | The casino operator (from their margin) | £0 — None |
| You claim a welcome bonus via our link | The casino operator | £0 — None (bonus terms set by operator) |
Commission structures vary by operator. We may receive a one-time referral fee, a revenue-share arrangement, or a hybrid of both. We never receive payment in advance to guarantee a favourable review score.
How This Affects Our Reviews
The short answer is: it doesn't. Rankings and review scores on heart-casino.co.uk are not for sale. Every casino we cover is assessed against the same criteria, regardless of whether we have an affiliate agreement in place. An operator with a generous commission rate will still receive a poor score if the product doesn't hold up. Equally, a highly rated site appears near the top of our recommendations because it genuinely performed well in our testing — not because it pays us more. Our editorial team works independently from any commercial arrangements, and no operator has the right to alter, remove, or pre-approve our content before it goes live.
Our Review Methodology
When assessing any casino featured on heart-casino.co.uk, our team evaluates the following areas:
- Licensing & Safety: Valid UK Gambling Commission licence, responsible gambling tools, and player fund protection.
- Bonuses & Promotions: Welcome offers, ongoing promotions, wagering requirements, and overall fairness of terms.
- Game Selection: Range and quality of slots, live dealer tables, and other titles from reputable software studios.
- Payment Methods: Deposit and withdrawal options, processing times, and fee transparency.
- Customer Support: Availability, response speed, and helpfulness across live chat, email, and other channels.
FTC & Regulatory Compliance
In accordance with Federal Trade Commission guidelines and UK consumer transparency standards, heart-casino.co.uk explicitly discloses all material connections to the operators it reviews. Where an affiliate relationship exists, it constitutes a material connection under FTC guidelines. This disclosure page, together with in-page notices on relevant review content, fulfils our obligation to ensure readers are never misled about the commercial nature of our recommendations.
Your Choice
Using our affiliate links is entirely optional. If you prefer, you are always free to visit any casino operator directly by typing their address into your browser. You will not receive a worse experience by doing so, and we will not take offence. Our goal is to help you make an informed decision — however you choose to get there.
Questions
If anything on this page is unclear, or if you have a specific question about our affiliate relationships, please get in touch. You can contact the heart-casino.co.uk team directly via the contact form on our website. We aim to respond to all queries within two business days and are happy to be fully transparent about any commercial arrangement on request.