DCANews operates as an affiliate marketing website. This page explains what that means, how affiliate commissions work, and why our commercial relationships do not affect the independence of our casino reviews.
Last Updated: June 2026
Affiliate marketing is a performance-based commercial arrangement in which DCANews earns a commission when a reader clicks through to a casino operator via a link on our website and completes a qualifying action — typically creating a real money account or making a first deposit.
Affiliate commissions are paid by the casino operator, not by the reader. There is no additional cost to you when using our links. The commission we receive does not change the bonus offer, terms, or conditions available to you at any casino.
All outbound links to casino operators on DCANews are marked with rel="nofollow sponsored" attributes in the HTML. This is consistent with Google Webmaster Guidelines and the requirements of the Canadian Competition Bureau regarding advertising disclosure. Links to casino operators are typically labelled with text such as "Play Now," "Visit Casino," or "Claim Bonus."
Not every casino reviewed on DCANews has an active affiliate relationship with us. We review casinos based on their relevance and quality for Canadian players, regardless of whether we earn a commission. Casinos without affiliate relationships may still appear in our reviews, guides, and comparison tables when they represent a strong option for our readers.
Our review scores, rankings, and editorial recommendations are produced independently by our editorial team. Affiliate commission rates, contract terms, and commercial relationships are managed by a separate commercial team. The editorial team does not have access to commission rate information when producing reviews, and no casino can pay to achieve a higher score or more prominent placement in our rankings.
A casino that pays us a high affiliate commission but performs poorly in our testing will receive a low score. A casino with no affiliate relationship but strong performance in our testing will receive appropriate recognition. Our long-term credibility with readers depends on the accuracy and independence of our evaluations.
Affiliate commissions are the primary revenue source that funds the operation of DCANews — including the cost of real-money testing, writer compensation, website maintenance, and editorial oversight. Without affiliate revenue, we would be unable to maintain the standard of testing and independence that our readers rely on. We disclose this relationship clearly so that readers can make an informed assessment of our content.
You are under no obligation to use the affiliate links on this website. You can visit any casino directly by typing its URL into your browser. Using our links does not change the terms available to you and does not create any obligation or relationship between you and DCANews beyond your use of our informational content.
If you have questions about our affiliate relationships or commercial arrangements, please contact: [email protected]