PWA Wager adheres to FTC guidelines requiring clear and conspicuous disclosure of material connections between advertisers and endorsers. We believe in complete transparency with our readers about how we monetize our content. This page provides comprehensive information about our affiliate relationships, revenue model, and editorial standards.
Full Disclosure
Our Affiliate Relationship
PWA Wager is an independent affiliate website. We receive compensation from gambling operators when users click on our affiliate links, register accounts, and/or make deposits. This compensation may be in the form of revenue share (percentage of losses), CPA (cost per acquisition), or hybrid models.
This relationship does not influence our reviews, ratings, or recommendations. Our editorial team evaluates casinos, sportsbooks, and poker sites based solely on objective criteria including security, game variety, payout speed, customer support, and user experience. We reject partnerships with operators who do not meet our quality standards, regardless of potential revenue.
💡 You pay nothing extra: Using our affiliate links does not increase your costs, reduce your bonuses, or affect your odds of winning. The commission is paid by the operator, not by you.
When you click on a casino or sportsbook link on PWA Wager, several things happen behind the scenes:
1
Click Tracking
Your click is tagged with our unique affiliate ID. A cookie is placed on your device (typically lasting 30-90 days) to identify you as our referral.
2
Registration
When you register at the operator's site, they check for our affiliate cookie. If found, your account is tagged as referred by PWA Wager.
3
Activity Tracking
The operator tracks your activity (deposits, wagers) and reports aggregate, anonymized statistics to us through secure affiliate dashboards.
4
Commission
We receive commission based on the agreed model (CPA per signup, revenue share %, or hybrid). We never receive commissions on player winnings.
Our reviews are 100% independent. We never accept payment for positive reviews, higher ratings, or favorable placement. Our editorial team has complete autonomy from our business development team. If a casino has slow payouts, poor customer service, or predatory terms, we will say so—even if it means losing a lucrative partnership.
Our Review Process Guarantees:
- No Pay-for-Play: Operators cannot buy higher rankings or positive reviews
- Real Money Testing: We deposit and play with actual funds (not demo accounts) at every casino we review
- Anonymous Testing: We do not identify ourselves as affiliates when testing customer support
- Regular Re-evaluation: We continuously monitor operators and update ratings when standards change
- Full Transparency: We disclose our testing methodology and criteria publicly
Additionally, our affiliate partnerships do not influence which operators we review. We cover major US-facing gambling sites regardless of whether we have an affiliate relationship with them. If we don't have a partnership with a particular operator, we will still review them if they are relevant to our readers.
We believe you deserve to know exactly how we make money. Here are the typical commission structures we operate under:
| Commission Type |
Description |
Typical Rate |
Impact on You |
| CPA (Cost Per Acquisition) |
Fixed payment when you register and make a first deposit |
$50-$200 per player |
None - No cost to you |
| Revenue Share |
Percentage of operator's net revenue from your play |
20%-45% of losses |
None - We don't take your winnings |
| Hybrid |
Combination of CPA upfront + ongoing revenue share |
Variable |
None - Same benefits for you |
| Flat Fee |
Fixed monthly payment for featured placement (rare) |
Case by case |
Clearly marked as "Sponsored" |
Important: We never receive commissions based on player losses in a way that would incentivize us to recommend bad operators. Our revenue depends on long-term player satisfaction—if we recommend bad sites, players leave, and we earn nothing.
Gambling operators frequently change their bonus offers, terms, and conditions. While we strive to keep our information current and accurate, we cannot guarantee that every bonus displayed on our site is available at the moment you visit.
Our Commitment to Accuracy:
- We review and update bonus information at least weekly
- We verify all bonus codes before publishing
- We display "Last Updated" timestamps on review pages
- We clearly indicate when bonuses are time-limited or exclusive
Always Verify: Before claiming any bonus, please verify the terms, wagering requirements, and availability directly on the operator's website. Casino promotions can change without notice, and it is your responsibility to ensure you understand the current terms.
On every page containing affiliate links, we display a short disclosure notice before the first outbound link. This ensures FTC compliance and immediate transparency for our readers.
Template Code (for all review pages)
<div class="affiliate-notice">
<strong>Disclosure:</strong> We are an independent review site.
When you click on our links and make a purchase or deposit,
we may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
This helps support our research and editorial team.
<a href="https://pwawager.com/affiliate-disclosure">
Read our full Affiliate Disclosure
</a>.
</div>
Note: This notice should appear before the first affiliate link on every review page, list, or comparison article. It should be clearly visible without requiring scrolling.
Does using your affiliate links cost me money?
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No. Using our affiliate links is completely free for you. The commission is paid by the gambling operator from their marketing budget, not from your deposits or winnings. You receive the same bonuses, odds, and terms whether you use our link or visit the site directly.
Do you review casinos that aren't affiliate partners?
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Yes. We review major US-facing gambling sites regardless of affiliate status. Our goal is to provide comprehensive coverage of the market. If we don't have an affiliate relationship with an operator, we will still review them if they are relevant to our readers, though we may not have as much detailed data on their current bonus offerings.
How do I know if a review is biased?
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Can I support PWA Wager without using affiliate links?
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Absolutely. While affiliate commissions are our primary revenue source, we appreciate all reader engagement. You can support us by sharing our content, providing feedback, or simply reading our guides. If you prefer not to use affiliate links, you can navigate directly to operator websites—we only ask that you consider the time and resources required to maintain independent, high-quality gambling journalism.
What happens if I have a dispute with an operator you recommended?
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While we carefully vet all operators we recommend, disputes can occasionally occur. We cannot intervene in disputes between you and gambling operators, nor can we guarantee outcomes. However, we do take operator conduct seriously—if we receive multiple complaints about an operator, we will investigate and update our review accordingly. For disputes, contact the operator's customer support or relevant gaming commission first.
