Ortegatapas.co.uk earns a commission from some of the casino and pools operators we link to on this site. This happens through affiliate partnerships — and it is important that you know about it upfront. The good news is that these arrangements never cost you a single penny more. You pay exactly the same whether you reach an operator through our site or by typing their address directly into your browser. We believe you deserve to know how we make money, so this page explains everything clearly and plainly.
What Affiliate Links Are
An affiliate link is a specially tracked URL that tells an operator's system you arrived from pools-casino.co.uk. When you click one of these links, a small piece of data — usually a cookie — is stored in your browser. If you then go on to register or deposit with that operator, we may receive a referral fee. Affiliate marketing is a standard and widely used model across online publishing. It allows sites like ours to produce free, independent content without charging readers or hiding content behind paywalls.
How We Earn
Our commissions are paid entirely by the operators we feature — not by you. The table below shows exactly how the process works at each stage of your journey.
| Action | Who Pays | Cost to You |
|---|---|---|
| You click a review link on pools-casino.co.uk | No payment at this stage | None — £0 |
| You create a new account with an operator | The operator pays us a referral fee | None — £0 |
| You make a deposit and play | The operator may pay us a revenue share | None — £0 |
| You claim a welcome bonus through our link | The operator funds the bonus and our commission | None — £0 |
How This Affects Our Reviews
The honest answer is: it shouldn't — and we work hard to make sure it doesn't. Rankings and recommendations on pools-casino.co.uk are not for sale. No operator can pay to improve their position in our reviews, and no operator is removed simply because they do not have an affiliate deal with us. We have featured operators with no affiliate relationship at all because the product genuinely deserved recognition. If we think a platform has poor customer service, unfair bonus terms, or licensing concerns, we say so — regardless of any commercial relationship. Our readers' trust matters far more to us than any individual commission.
Our Review Methodology
Every pools casino reviewed on pools-casino.co.uk is assessed against the same set of criteria. Our editorial team evaluates:
- Licensing and regulation — we only feature operators holding a valid UK Gambling Commission licence
- Bonuses and promotions — welcome offers, wagering requirements, and ongoing value
- Game selection — quality, variety, and software providers behind the pools and slots library
- Payment options — deposit and withdrawal methods, processing times, and fees
- Customer support — availability, response speed, and helpfulness
- Responsible gambling tools — deposit limits, self-exclusion, and player protection features
FTC & Regulatory Compliance
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials, and consistent with UK consumer transparency expectations, pools-casino.co.uk discloses that material connections exist between this site and certain operators. Any review, rating, or recommendation where an affiliate relationship exists should be understood in that context. This disclosure page, combined with in-page notices where appropriate, is designed to meet those compliance standards fully and honestly.
Your Choice
You are never obligated to use our links. Every operator we review can be found by searching online or visiting their site directly — you will receive identical terms and conditions either way. We provide our affiliate links as a convenience, not a requirement. If you prefer to go directly, we fully respect and support that choice.
Questions
If you have any questions about how affiliate relationships work on this site, or if you would like to know whether a specific operator has a commercial arrangement with us, please get in touch. You can reach the pools-casino.co.uk editorial team via the contact page on our website. We are committed to answering honestly and promptly.