Affiliate Disclosure
Last updated: January 2026
Transparency and honesty are foundational to what we do at stgerards.org.nz. We are committed to providing New Zealand players with accurate, independent, and comprehensive guides to the best online gambling sites. In accordance with standard consumer protection practices and local advertising standards, this page outlines our commercial relationships and how they affect our content.
1. Affiliate Links and Commissions
stgerards.org.nz operates as an independent review and comparison portal. Some of the links on our website are affiliate tracking links. This means that if you click on a link to an online casino or gambling operator and subsequently register or deposit funds, we may receive a commission or referral fee from that operator at no additional cost to you.
2. Editorial Independence
Our commercial relationships do not influence our editorial integrity, review scores, or site rankings. Our assessments are based solely on objective testing criteria, including licensing validity, safety protocols, payout speeds, customer support quality, and game variety. We regularly critique and downgrade operators that fail to meet our high standards, regardless of any commercial agreements in place.
3. Identifying Sponsored and Affiliate Content
To ensure full transparency across our site:
- Outbound links leading to third-party casino operators (e.g., "Play Now," "Claim Bonus," or "Visit Site" buttons) are commercial referral links.
- Where specific promotional placements or sponsored listings appear, they are clearly marked with labels such as "Sponsored," "Ad," or "Promoted."
- General educational guides, regulatory updates, and responsible gambling resources are entirely non-commercial.
4. Regulatory Compliance (New Zealand)
We are committed to ethical marketing standards that align with the fair trading principles and guidance established by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) of New Zealand, specifically the Advertising Standards Code and the Gambling Advertising Code. We only list remote gambling operators that accept New Zealand players in accordance with current legal frameworks, ensuring all promotional messaging is truthful, socially responsible, and not misleading.
5. Player Responsibility and Safer Gambling
While we make every effort to maintain up-to-date information regarding bonuses, terms, and operator features, online gambling conditions change frequently. It is your sole responsibility to review the terms and conditions, privacy policies, and licensing details directly on the operator’s website before signing up or depositing funds.
You must be at least 18 years of age (or the legal age applicable in your specific jurisdiction) to engage in online gambling. Gambling carries financial risk and should never be viewed as a way to generate income. If you or someone you know in New Zealand is struggling with gambling-related harm, please contact the Gambling Helpline NZ free and confidentially at 0800 654 655 or text 8006.