Affiliate Disclosure

Our Commitment to Transparency

At Shaladarpan (shaladarpan.blog), honesty is the foundation of everything we publish. This page explains how our website earns revenue, how affiliate relationships work, and why those relationships have absolutely no influence over the reviews and recommendations you read here. We believe you deserve to know exactly how this site operates before you act on any information we provide.

What Are Affiliate Links?

Some of the links on Shaladarpan are affiliate links. This means that when you click a link to an online casino or pokies operator and subsequently create an account or make a deposit, Shaladarpan may receive a commission or referral fee from that operator at no additional cost to you. You will never pay more for any product or service as a result of clicking an affiliate link on this site.

Affiliate links are a standard and widely used method of monetising review-based websites. They allow us to continue producing detailed, research-driven content about online pokies in New Zealand without charging readers directly.

How Affiliate Relationships Work on This Site

Shaladarpan maintains affiliate partnerships with a number of licensed online casino operators that accept players from New Zealand. These relationships may include:

Revenue-share agreements based on player activity
Cost-per-acquisition (CPA) fees paid when a referred player registers and deposits
Hybrid commission structures combining both of the above

These commercial arrangements are established after our editorial evaluation of an operator, not before. No casino or software provider pays Shaladarpan to be reviewed, and no operator can purchase a favourable rating or recommendation.

Editorial Independence and Review Methodology

All reviews published on Shaladarpan are produced independently by Liam Hargreaves, the site's author and owner. Liam evaluates every casino and pokies game according to a consistent, structured methodology that includes the following criteria:

Licensing and regulation: Whether the operator holds a valid licence recognised in New Zealand or from a reputable international jurisdiction
Return to Player (RTP) rates: Verified payout percentages sourced from game providers and independent auditors
Bonus terms and fairness: Wagering requirements, maximum cashout limits, and overall value for NZ players
Banking options: Availability of NZD accounts, deposit and withdrawal methods, and processing times
Game selection and software quality: Variety, mobile compatibility, and provably fair mechanisms where applicable
Customer support: Responsiveness, availability, and quality of assistance

Affiliate relationships do not alter scores, rankings, or written assessments in any way. If a casino performs poorly against these criteria, it will be rated accordingly, regardless of whether an affiliate agreement is in place.

About Liam Hargreaves

Liam Hargreaves has spent several years researching and writing about online gambling products available to New Zealand players. His approach prioritises player protection, accurate RTP data, and straightforward comparisons that help readers make informed decisions. Liam does not accept sponsored content, paid placements, or undisclosed promotional fees from any operator. Every opinion expressed on Shaladarpan is his own.

FTC Compliance

In accordance with the guidelines set out by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding the disclosure of material connections, Shaladarpan clearly discloses all affiliate relationships on this page and, where appropriate, directly within individual articles and reviews. A material connection exists wherever compensation or a commercial benefit influences content, and we are committed to making that connection visible to every reader.

Questions About This Disclosure

If you have any questions about how Shaladarpan earns revenue, how our affiliate links function, or how our reviews are produced, please contact Liam Hargreaves directly through the contact page on shaladarpan.blog. We are happy to clarify anything on this page.

Last updated: 2026

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