Affiliate Disclosure

Last updated: January 2026 | Website: benfestnewcastle.co.uk | Owner: James Whitfield

Our Commitment to Transparency

At Benfestnewcastle, honesty is the foundation of everything we publish. This page exists to clearly explain the commercial relationships that exist between this website and the online casino operators we review and recommend. We believe every reader deserves to understand exactly how this site operates before trusting any of our content.

What Are Affiliate Links?

Some of the links featured on benfestnewcastle.co.uk are affiliate links. This means that when you click on a link to an online casino or gambling operator and subsequently register an account or make a qualifying deposit, Benfestnewcastle may receive a commission payment from that operator. This commission comes at absolutely no additional cost to you as the reader or player.

Affiliate links work through a tracking system. Each link contains a unique identifier that allows the operator to recognise that a visitor arrived via our website. The commission we may receive is paid by the casino operator, not deducted from any bonus or deposit you make.

How We Earn Money

Benfestnewcastle is a free-to-use review and comparison website. To fund the research, writing, and maintenance of this site, we participate in affiliate programmes run by licensed UK online casino operators. Potential revenue sources include:

Revenue share agreements — a percentage of net revenue generated by referred players over time
Cost-per-acquisition (CPA) deals — a fixed fee paid when a referred user completes a qualifying action such as making a first deposit
Hybrid arrangements — a combination of the above two models

Not every link on this website is an affiliate link. We also reference operators and resources for informational purposes without any commercial arrangement in place.

Does This Affect Our Reviews?

No. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content, scores, or recommendations. All casino reviews published on Benfestnewcastle are written and overseen by James Whitfield, who maintains strict editorial independence from commercial considerations. A casino operator cannot pay to receive a higher rating, a more favourable review, or preferential placement in our comparison tables.

James Whitfield assesses every casino on the same objective criteria, regardless of whether an affiliate agreement exists. Operators with poor player experiences, weak bonus terms, or licensing concerns will be reported as such, even if they are commercially partnered with this site.

Our Review Methodology

Every casino reviewed on benfestnewcastle.co.uk is evaluated using a consistent, structured methodology developed by James Whitfield based on years of experience researching the UK online gambling market. Key assessment criteria include:

Licensing and regulation — we verify all operators hold a valid licence from the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC)
Bonus terms and fairness — wagering requirements, caps, and withdrawal conditions are examined in full
Game selection and software quality — range of slots, table games, and live dealer options
Payment methods and withdrawal speeds — supported banking options and processing times tested directly
Customer support responsiveness — contact channels tested for availability and quality
Responsible gambling tools — availability of deposit limits, self-exclusion, and player protection features

FTC Compliance and UK Consumer Standards

This disclosure is provided in accordance with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines on endorsements and testimonials, as well as UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) requirements for clear identification of commercial content. We are committed to meeting and exceeding these standards at all times.

Questions About This Disclosure

If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships, review process, or editorial policies, please contact James Whitfield directly through the contact page at benfestnewcastle.co.uk. We welcome feedback and are committed to full transparency with our readers.

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