At Akarnae (akarnae.com), we believe you deserve to know exactly how this site works. Some of the links on our pages are affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission if you click through and take certain actions — such as registering an account or making a deposit at an online casino. This commission comes entirely from the casino operator, never from you. You will never pay more, or receive less, because you arrived via akarnae.com. We include this disclosure because transparency matters, and because you should always know who is talking to you and why.
What Affiliate Links Are
An affiliate link is a specially tracked URL that tells a casino operator you came from akarnae.com. When you click one of these links and complete an action — like signing up or depositing — the operator pays us a referral fee. This is a standard business model used across most comparison and review websites. The tracking is handled by the operator or a third-party affiliate network, and it does not affect your account balance, bonus eligibility, or gameplay in any way.
How We Earn
The table below shows the common ways affiliate commissions work, who pays, and what it costs you:
| Action | Who Pays | Cost to You |
|---|---|---|
| You click a review or casino link on akarnae.com | No payment triggered at this stage | None |
| You create a new player account at an operator | The casino operator pays a referral fee | AUD $0 |
| You make a first deposit and play | The casino operator pays a revenue-share or CPA commission | AUD $0 |
| You return and play over time | Some operators pay ongoing revenue-share commissions | AUD $0 |
How This Affects Our Reviews
The short answer is: it doesn't. Rankings and recommendations on akarnae.com are not for sale. We do not accept payment from operators in exchange for higher scores, featured placements disguised as editorial content, or suppressed negative findings. Our editorial team assesses every casino on its own merits, and a higher commission rate does not earn an operator a better review score. If we find a casino's terms are predatory, its licensing is questionable, or its support is poor, we say so — even if that casino is an affiliate partner. Our long-term credibility with Australian players depends on honest assessments, and we take that responsibility seriously.
Our Review Methodology
Every casino review published on akarnae.com is assessed against a consistent set of criteria, including:
- Licensing and Regulation — valid, verifiable licence from a recognised authority
- Bonus Terms and Fairness — wagering requirements, caps, and conditions assessed in plain language
- Game Selection and Software — range of pokies, table games, and the quality of providers
- Banking and Withdrawals — available payment methods, processing times, and AUD support
- Customer Support — responsiveness, availability, and helpfulness of support channels
- Responsible Gambling Tools — deposit limits, self-exclusion options, and player protection resources
FTC & Regulatory Compliance
In accordance with the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines on endorsements and testimonials, and consistent with best-practice disclosure standards in Australia, akarnae.com explicitly discloses that material connections exist between this website and some of the operators featured. A "material connection" means a financial relationship — specifically, affiliate commissions — that could influence the content we publish. This disclosure is made clearly and conspicuously so that you can factor it into how you use the information on this site.
Your Choice
Using our affiliate links is entirely optional. You are always free to visit any casino operator's website directly by typing its address into your browser. You do not need to go through akarnae.com, and doing so will not affect the terms or offers available to you. We provide our reviews and comparisons as a convenience, not as a gate. The choice is always yours.
Questions
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships, how a specific review was produced, or anything else on akarnae.com, we welcome you to get in touch. You can reach us through the contact page at akarnae.com. We aim to respond to all enquiries promptly and will always give you a straight answer.