Affiliate Disclosure

Affiliate Disclosure

CasinoLab Reviews — The Local Guide is an independent comparison site built for Canadian players who want clear, researched information before choosing where to play online. We are not a casino, we do not hold a gaming licence, and we do not handle any real-money wagering. What we do is research, compare, and write about licensed online casinos available in Canada, then point you toward options that may suit your needs.

This page explains honestly how we keep the lights on, how that affects what you read on this site, and what it does not change. We think you deserve a straight answer, so here it is.

How CasinoLab Reviews Makes Money

We earn revenue through affiliate marketing. When you click a link to a casino on this site and go on to create an account, the casino operator may pay CasinoLab Reviews a commission. That commission typically takes one of the following forms:

• CPA (Cost Per Acquisition): a fixed fee paid once a referred player makes a qualifying first deposit.
• Revenue share: an ongoing percentage of the net revenue the casino earns from referred players over time.
• Hybrid deals: a combination of both structures.

We never charge players anything. The commission comes from the casino operator, not from your pocket, and it does not alter the bonus amounts, terms, or offers that casinos make available to players. The deal you see advertised is the same deal you would get if you arrived at that casino's site directly.

What Our Commercial Relationships Do and Do Not Change

We want to be direct about the tension that exists in this business model: some of the casinos we review have a commercial relationship with us, and that relationship is worth money. Pretending otherwise would be dishonest.

Here is what our affiliate agreements do not change:

• The factual content of a review — game libraries, licensing details, withdrawal times, and terms are reported as we find them.
• Our scoring. Ratings are determined by the editorial criteria described on our How We Rate page, not by commission rates.
• Negative findings. If a casino has slow payouts, restrictive bonus terms, or a weak responsible-gambling programme, we say so.
• Our willingness to list unlicensed or unverified operators. We do not promote casinos that cannot demonstrate a valid licence from a recognised regulatory body.

Here is what our affiliate agreements may influence:

• Which casinos we review. We focus our research effort on casinos with which we have, or could have, an affiliate relationship. Casinos we cannot monetise may receive less coverage even if they are legitimate options.
• Ranking position within sponsored placements. Some positions on comparison tables are allocated commercially. Where that is the case, it is labelled.

We believe these disclosures give you enough information to weigh our recommendations appropriately. If you want to understand our full editorial methodology, visit How We Rate.

Identifying Commercial Links

Links that could earn CasinoLab Reviews a commission are marked with the HTML attribute rel="sponsored" in the page source, in line with guidance from search engines and best practices for transparent affiliate publishing. In the visible interface, outbound casino links and "Visit Casino" buttons are commercial links unless otherwise stated. Editorial links to regulators, government bodies, or help organisations are not monetised.

Player Age and Responsible Gambling

Online casino gambling in Canada is legal only for adults. The minimum legal age in most Canadian provinces, including those where the majority of our audience is based, is 19 years old. We ask that anyone under that age leave this site immediately.

Gambling carries real financial risk. We will never describe it as a way to make money, a guaranteed outcome, or a lower-risk activity — because it is none of those things. If you or someone you know is experiencing problems related to gambling, please reach out for help. Resources are available on our Responsible Gambling page and our Gambling Addiction page. The national problem gambling helpline in Canada is 1-800-522-4700, available 24 hours a day.

Last Verified

The information on this Affiliate Disclosure page was last reviewed and verified on October 29, 2026. If our business model, link practices, or commercial arrangements change materially, we will update this page promptly.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our affiliate relationships, how a specific casino was rated, or anything else on this site, you are welcome to get in touch. You can find our contact details in the site footer, or review our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use for additional information about how we operate.

We appreciate the trust you place in independent comparison sites. We take that responsibility seriously and will continue to be upfront about how this site works.