Affiliate Disclosure & Editorial Independence

Our Revenue Model

PlaySphere Casino Guide operates as an independent affiliate marketing website. We earn commission when visitors click certain links on our site and subsequently make bookings with casino hotel properties or related travel services. This business model allows us to provide comprehensive research and editorial content at no cost to our readers.

How Affiliate Relationships Work

When you click a link marked with phrases like "Book Now," "Check Availability," or "Visit Site" and complete a reservation, we may receive a percentage of that booking value from the property or booking platform. These commissions do not increase your costs—you pay exactly the same price as you would booking directly. In many cases, affiliate partners offer exclusive promotions that provide better value than standard rates.

Our affiliate partnerships include:

• Individual casino hotel properties across Canada
• Online travel agencies (OTAs) and booking platforms
• Tourism boards and destination marketing organizations
• Travel insurance providers and related services

Editorial Independence

Our editorial team maintains complete independence from our business development operations. Rankings, reviews, and recommendations are based solely on our proprietary scoring methodology, which evaluates factors including accommodation quality, amenities, location, value, and guest experience. Properties cannot pay to improve their ranking or receive preferential editorial treatment.

Our Standards

We adhere to strict editorial principles:

• Honest Assessment: Every property review reflects genuine evaluation based on publicly available information, guest feedback aggregation, and when possible, first-hand site visits by our research team.
• Balanced Coverage: We feature properties across all price ranges and geographic regions, ensuring comprehensive representation of Canada's casino hotel landscape.
• Clear Disclosure: Affiliate links and sponsored content (when present) are clearly identified. Editorial content is never written or approved by commercial partners.
• Regular Updates: Rankings and property information are reviewed quarterly and updated to reflect changing conditions, new openings, and renovations.

What We Are Not

To avoid confusion, here's what PlaySphere Casino Guide does not do:

• We do not operate, own, or manage any casino hotels
• We do not process reservations or bookings directly
• We do not handle payment transactions
• We do not provide gambling services or facilitate gaming activities
• We do not guarantee availability, rates, or specific amenities at any property

Advertising Practices

In addition to affiliate commissions, PlaySphere Casino Guide may display advertisements from third-party ad networks. These ads are served based on contextual relevance and may include personalized advertising based on your browsing activity (subject to your cookie consent preferences).

We comply with digital advertising standards and regulations, including:

• Clear distinction between editorial content and advertising
• No deceptive ad placements designed to mislead readers
• Respect for user privacy and data protection laws
• Adherence to Canadian advertising guidelines

Sponsored Content Policy

On rare occasions, we may publish sponsored content in collaboration with travel partners. Any sponsored articles, guides, or features are clearly labeled as "Sponsored," "Partner Content," or "Presented by [Brand Name]" at the top of the page. Sponsored content meets the same quality standards as our editorial material but reflects a commercial relationship.

Your Trust Matters

We recognize that our business depends entirely on reader trust. If affiliate commissions were to compromise editorial integrity, we would lose the audience that makes this business model viable. Our long-term success requires maintaining credibility through honest, helpful content.

If you believe any content on PlaySphere Casino Guide violates our editorial standards or contains inaccurate information, please contact us immediately at [email protected]. We investigate all concerns and make corrections promptly when warranted.

Industry Associations & Compliance

PlaySphere Casino Guide operates in accordance with:

• Canadian advertising standards and consumer protection laws
• Federal and provincial privacy legislation (PIPEDA)
• Federal Competition Act regarding truthful advertising
• Provincial gaming regulations regarding responsible gaming messaging

Updates to This Disclosure

We may update this disclosure periodically to reflect changes in our business practices or legal requirements. The date of the most recent revision appears at the bottom of this page. Continued use of PlaySphere Casino Guide following any changes indicates acceptance of updated terms.

Last updated: January 15, 2025