Affiliate Disclosure
Last Updated: 2026
What This Means
Shot in the Dark (shotinthedark.ca) is a participant in affiliate marketing programs operated by various online casinos and gambling operators. When you click on casino links or buttons on our website and complete a registration or deposit, we may earn an affiliate commission at no additional cost to you.
How We Earn Money
Our revenue is generated entirely through affiliate commissions from the casinos and operators we review. These commissions are paid by the casino operators themselves and do not affect the price you pay or the terms you receive when signing up.
Our Editorial Independence
Affiliate commissions do not influence our editorial reviews, rankings, or recommendations. Our casino reviews and ratings are based on objective criteria including withdrawal speed, payment methods, security, customer support, and user experience. We maintain editorial integrity by:
- Evaluating all casinos on the same criteria regardless of commission structure
- Not ranking casinos higher simply because they offer higher commissions
- Including honest assessments of strengths and weaknesses for every casino reviewed
- Clearly separating promotional content from editorial reviews
How to Identify Affiliate Links
Affiliate and sponsored links on shotinthedark.ca are clearly marked with labels such as:
- "Affiliate Link"
- "Sponsored"
- "Play Now" buttons linking to casino sign-up pages
- Visual badges or icons indicating promotional content
If you're unsure whether a link is an affiliate link, please contact us for clarification.
Legal Compliance
This disclosure complies with Canadian consumer protection regulations and advertising standards, including guidelines from Advertising Standards Canada (ASC). We are committed to transparent disclosure of all material connections between our website and the products and services we recommend.
Your Responsibility
By using shotinthedark.ca, you understand that:
- We earn commissions from casinos featured on our site
- You are not obligated to use our affiliate links to visit any casino
- You should conduct your own research and make independent decisions about which casinos to join
- Online gambling involves risk, and you should only gamble with money you can afford to lose
- You are responsible for verifying that any casino is properly licensed and regulated in your jurisdiction
Questions?
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or this disclosure, please contact us directly at shotinthedark.ca. We are committed to maintaining transparency with our readers.