How we make money as affiliates (and why that matters)

Why we are sharing

If you have ever been surfing our site and wondered, “Huh… who are these guys, and how do they make  money?” then this page is for you! We want to be open about how we earn money, how that affects (or rather how that doesn’t affect) our reviews, and the standards we have for ourselves here. Think of us  like restaurant reviewers from the community on Yelp who want you to know how our experience was  before you make a reservation.

How we actually make money

To be as open as possible, we are affiliates to the casinos. That means that we earn money when you  sign up for a sweepstakes casino through our links.

But what sets us apart is that we want you to have the best experience possible when playing. This is  why we have our team of experts evaluate hundreds of platforms to weed out the legitimate sites to  help you avoid the fraudulent ones. We only promote the few casinos that meet our standards, so that  you can have the resources to pick and choose where you would like to play.

Why our reviews stay unbiased

Just because we can earn a commission does not mean a casino gets a good rating from us. We believe  that transparency and fairness matters, especially in a space that can feel shady to newcomers, so we  have carefully curated our review system to deliver unbiased, detailed, and valuable information.  Whether or not you sign up through our links has zero impact on how we rank a site.

Curious to see how we rate? See our full criteria here.

What we look for in a casino

Only 30% of the sweepstakes online casinos we vet pass our golden standards of fairness. This means  that we reject around 70% of the sweeps casinos we review. While we have extensive, in-depth criteria we  follow (linked above), here are a couple things that we always check for:

  • Active gaming licenses, good reputation, and robust security protocols
  • Variety of games and updates
  • Fair promotions with no hidden conditions
  • A reliable and safe payment and payout system
  • Overall user and gaming experience (Including real tests from our team!)

Our promises to you

You should always know what to expect when using our site. That is why:

  • We do not sell your data, EVER 
  • We never accept payment for positive reviews
  • We do not push casinos for commission alone 
  • Our team only recommends casinos we have personally tested 
  • We are not afraid to call out shady practices

❌ An example of what we reject

One casino that we reviewed (and eventually blacklisted) looked solid on the surface with plenty of  bonuses on their social media, a clean looking website, and a fun variety of games to play. But once an  expert from our team personally tested it, we found that:

  • Bonuses were falsely advertised
  • Customer service was nonexistent
  • The casino did not appear to be licensed by any regulatory body or have any security measures
  • Payment methods were shown, but withdrawal methods were unclear

That is a hard no from us. This is exactly why we put every site through the wringer before even thinking  about recommending it. Trust is a two-way road, and we believe that providing you with honest  information benefits both of us.

Click here if you would like to see our full review. Magic City 777 Review

Still not sure?

Here are some answers to some questions that might help further clear things up a little.

If you get paid, how can I trust your rankings?

Because we only feature sites that meet our strict standards, not just the ones that pay the most.

Do you ever get paid to write a good review?

Nope. If we don’t believe in a site, we aren’t afraid of expressing that in our review. And sites that we  believe are a scam or have too low a rating, we compile into a blacklist as well.

What if I have a bad experience with a site you recommend?

Please let us know. We take user feedback seriously, and it factors into our rankings.

Why should I use your links at all?

You don’t have to. But using them helps us keep testing new casinos so that we can continue our reviews  to help you have the best experience possible.

Want to keep exploring?

Check out our top-rated sweepstakes casinos—all vetted, tested, and transparently reviewed.