Affiliate Disclosure

Wayward Smith is a participant in affiliate marketing programs operated by various online casinos and gambling operators. When you click on casino links and complete sign-ups through our website, we may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you.

Commission Earnings

Our affiliate commissions come from casino operators when users sign up and play through links on waywardsmith.com. These commissions help fund the operation and maintenance of this website. Your costs remain exactly the same whether you access a casino directly or through our affiliate links.

Editorial Independence

We want to be absolutely clear: our affiliate commissions do not influence our editorial rankings, reviews, or recommendations. Our casino reviews and ratings are based solely on objective factors including licensing, security, game variety, customer service, and player experience. We review all casinos against the same criteria regardless of affiliate commission structures.

Identifying Affiliate Links

Affiliate and sponsored casino links on waywardsmith.com are clearly marked with an "AFFILIATE LINK" or "SPONSORED" label. You may also notice that external casino URLs have been processed through tracking parameters—these identify traffic from our website.

Regulatory Compliance

This website complies with the Australian Association of National Advertisers (AANA) Code of Ethics and the Australian Consumer Law regarding affiliate disclosure and advertising transparency. All affiliate relationships are disclosed in accordance with Australian regulatory standards.

Your Responsibility

Players are responsible for understanding their local gambling laws and regulations. Only gamble with money you can afford to lose. If you have concerns about your gambling habits, contact Gambling Help Online or Gambling Help Online (National).

Last updated: 2026