Thystle (thystle.co.uk) is a free, independent review site. To keep the lights on, we include affiliate links to some of the casinos and operators we cover. If you click one of those links and go on to register or deposit, we may earn a commission from the operator. This never costs you a single penny more — the deal you get is exactly the same as if you had typed the operator's address into your browser yourself.
What Affiliate Links Are
An affiliate link is a specially tracked URL. When you click it, the destination website knows you came from thystle.co.uk. That tracking cookie or parameter is how the operator knows to credit us if you later become a customer. The link takes you to the same page any other visitor would land on — no hidden charges, no inflated prices, no altered terms.
Not every link on this site is an affiliate link. We also link to regulators, responsible gambling bodies, and reference sources with no commercial arrangement in place at all.
How We Earn
The table below shows the three most common scenarios in plain terms:
| Action | Who Pays Us | Cost to You |
|---|---|---|
| You click a review link and visit an operator | No payment — click-through only | £0 / None |
| You register a new account with the operator | The operator pays a one-off referral fee | £0 / None |
| You deposit and play real money | The operator pays a revenue-share commission | £0 / None |
| You read a review but go nowhere | Nobody — no action, no payment | £0 / None |
In every case the cost to you is zero. Our commission comes out of the operator's marketing budget, not your wallet.
How This Affects Our Reviews
The honest answer is: it should not, and we work hard to make sure it does not. Rankings on thystle.co.uk are not for sale. An operator cannot pay to move up our list, soften a criticism, or remove a negative finding. We have turned down partnership requests from operators we consider unsuitable for our readers, and we will continue to do so.
We do, however, try to be upfront: if a casino ranks highly and we have an affiliate relationship with it, both things are true at the same time. We believe the relationship exists because the casino is good, not the other way around. You are entitled to weigh that for yourself, which is exactly why this page exists.
Our Review Methodology
Every operator we cover is assessed against the same set of criteria before we publish anything:
- Licensing and regulation — valid UK Gambling Commission licence and responsible gambling tools
- Welcome bonus and ongoing promotions — realistic wagering requirements, clear terms
- Game library — range, software providers, fairness certifications
- Payments — deposit and withdrawal methods, processing times, fee structures
- Customer support — availability, response quality, escalation routes
Operators that fall short on licensing or responsible gambling tools are not recommended regardless of any commercial relationship.
FTC & Regulatory Compliance
In line with the United States Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials, and with UK consumer transparency expectations, thystle.co.uk hereby discloses that this website receives financial compensation from some operators featured on these pages. That compensation may influence which operators we choose to review; it does not influence the content of those reviews or the scores assigned. This disclosure is provided so that you, the reader, can make a fully informed decision about the information you read here.
Your Choice
You are always free to visit any casino or gambling operator directly, without using a link from thystle.co.uk. Doing so will not affect the service you receive from the operator, and in some cases you may find promotions available through other channels. We encourage you to shop around and only ever gamble with money you can afford to lose.
Questions
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships, how a specific review was compiled, or anything else on this page, please get in touch. You can reach the thystle.co.uk editorial team via the contact form on our website. We aim to respond to all enquiries within two working days.
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