At Themaltstersarms (themaltstersarms.co.uk), we are completely upfront about how this website works financially. Some of the links you find on our pages — including links to casino operators, bonus offers, and sign-up pages — are affiliate links. This means that if you click through and take certain actions (such as registering an account or making a deposit), we may receive a commission from the operator. This commission comes entirely from the operator's marketing budget. It never costs you anything extra, and you will not pay more by using our links than if you went directly to a casino yourself.
What Affiliate Links Are
An affiliate link is a specially tracked URL that tells an operator's system that a visitor arrived via a particular partner — in this case, themaltstersarms.co.uk. When you click one of these links, a cookie may be stored in your browser so the operator can identify where you came from. This is standard practice across the gambling review industry. The link itself takes you to exactly the same page you would reach if you typed the operator's address directly into your browser. There is no hidden redirect, no altered odds, and no difference in the products or promotions you see.
How We Earn
Our revenue model is straightforward. The table below shows the typical actions that can generate a commission for themaltstersarms.co.uk and, crucially, what each action costs you:
| Action | Who Pays | Cost to You |
|---|---|---|
| You click a review or casino link on themaltstersarms.co.uk | Nobody — click-only tracking only | £0 / None |
| You register a new player account with an operator | The casino operator | £0 / None |
| You make a qualifying deposit and play | The casino operator (from its marketing budget) | £0 / None |
| You claim a welcome bonus or promotional offer | The casino operator | £0 / None |
Commission structures vary by operator and may be a flat fee, a revenue-share percentage, or a hybrid arrangement. These commercial arrangements are between themaltstersarms.co.uk and the operator only.
How This Affects Our Reviews
The short answer is: it does not affect our editorial conclusions. Rankings and recommendations on themaltstersarms.co.uk are not for sale. We do not accept payment to improve a casino's score, move it up a leaderboard, or suppress a negative finding. If a casino scores poorly on safety, fairness, or player experience, that will be reflected in our published review regardless of any commercial relationship. Operators are assessed on their merits, and our editorial team operates independently of our commercial team. We also update reviews when circumstances change — if an operator's quality declines, its rating will follow.
Our Review Methodology
Every casino covered on themaltstersarms.co.uk is assessed against a consistent set of criteria, including:
- Licensing and regulation — valid UK Gambling Commission licence and responsible gambling tools
- Bonus terms and fairness — wagering requirements, eligibility conditions, and overall value
- Game selection and software — range of titles, software providers, and mobile compatibility
- Banking and withdrawals — available payment methods, processing times, and fee structures
- Customer support — availability, response times, and quality of assistance
FTC & Regulatory Compliance
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's Endorsement Guides (16 CFR Part 255) and UK advertising standards, themaltstersarms.co.uk discloses that it maintains material affiliate relationships with some of the casino operators reviewed on this site. This disclosure page is provided to ensure readers are fully informed before acting on any recommendation. Where affiliate links appear within individual review pages, we also aim to label them clearly at the point of use.
Your Choice
Using our affiliate links is entirely optional. You are always free to visit any casino operator directly by typing their web address into your browser. Choosing not to use our links has no negative effect on the information or recommendations available to you on themaltstersarms.co.uk. We appreciate your support when you do use our links, as it helps us keep the site free and independent — but the choice is always yours.
Questions
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships, how a specific link works, or anything else on this page, please get in touch with us at themaltstersarms.co.uk. We are committed to being transparent and will respond to any reasonable query about our commercial practices as promptly as we can.