Affiliate Disclosure

Last updated: 2026 | Site: Quadrant (quadrant.cc) | Author: Lachlan Mercer

Our Commitment to Transparency

At Quadrant, transparency is the foundation of everything we publish. This page exists to clearly explain the commercial relationships that help fund this website, how those relationships work, and why they do not influence the editorial opinions and ratings you read across our reviews of online pokies and casino operators serving Australian players.

We encourage you to read this disclosure in full. Understanding how Quadrant operates will help you trust the information we provide and make more informed decisions about where you choose to play.

What Are Affiliate Links?

Some of the links on quadrant.cc are affiliate links. This means that when you click a link to an online casino or pokies operator and subsequently sign up or make a deposit, Quadrant may receive a commission or referral fee from that operator. This payment comes at no additional cost to you — the bonus offers, deposit amounts, and terms you receive are identical to what you would receive by visiting the operator directly.

Affiliate commissions are a standard and widely used model across the online publishing industry. They allow independent review sites like Quadrant to operate, produce detailed content, and remain free for readers to access.

How Affiliate Relationships Work at Quadrant

Quadrant maintains affiliate partnerships with a number of licensed online casino and pokies operators that accept Australian players. These relationships are established through direct agreements or affiliate networks. When a qualifying action occurs — such as a new player registration or a first deposit — the relevant operator pays Quadrant an agreed commission.

The following points clarify exactly how these arrangements function:

We are paid by operators, not by you. You never pay more by using our links.
Not all operators we review are affiliate partners. Some casinos are reviewed without any commercial relationship in place.
Affiliate status does not guarantee a positive review. Operators with affiliate agreements receive the same rigorous scrutiny as all others.
We do not accept payment in exchange for favourable ratings or written content. No operator can buy a positive review on Quadrant.

Editorial Independence and Review Methodology

All reviews published on Quadrant are researched, written, and rated by Lachlan Mercer, the site's owner and primary author. Lachlan applies a consistent, criteria-based methodology to every casino and pokies platform assessed on this site. That methodology evaluates operators across a defined set of factors including:

Licensing and regulatory compliance for the Australian market
Game library quality, pokies variety, and software providers
Bonus offer value, wagering requirements, and fairness of terms
Payment methods available to Australian players, including deposit and withdrawal speed
Customer support availability and responsiveness
Mobile compatibility and overall user experience
Responsible gambling tools and player protection measures

Affiliate relationships do not alter this methodology. An operator's commercial status with Quadrant has no bearing on the score it receives or the content written about it. Negative findings are reported honestly, regardless of whether an affiliate agreement is in place.

FTC Compliance

In accordance with the guidelines issued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding endorsements and testimonials, Quadrant discloses all material connections between this website and the operators featured within it. The existence of an affiliate relationship constitutes a material connection and is disclosed here and, where applicable, within individual review pages.

Questions About This Disclosure

If you have any questions about how Quadrant's affiliate relationships work, or if you would like clarification on any aspect of our review process, please contact Lachlan Mercer directly through the contact page at quadrant.cc. We are committed to responding honestly and promptly to any query related to our editorial practices or commercial arrangements.

Quadrant exists to help Australian players find reputable, enjoyable, and fair online pokies experiences. That mission always comes first.

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