Affiliate Disclosure

Last updated: January 2026

This page explains how Patinadesain (patinadesain.com) earns money, how that relationship works, and why it does not compromise the independence or accuracy of the casino reviews and recommendations published on this site. Please read this disclosure carefully before using any links or acting on any information found here.

Who We Are

Patinadesain is an independent online casino review website operated by Scott Tūhoe, focused exclusively on the New Zealand online gambling market. The site publishes in-depth reviews, comparisons, bonus guides, and recommendations to help NZ players make informed decisions about where they choose to play.

What Is an Affiliate Relationship?

An affiliate relationship is a standard commercial arrangement used across many industries, including online gambling. Here is how it works in plain terms:

Patinadesain includes links to online casino operators within its reviews and recommendation pages.
When a reader clicks one of those links and subsequently registers or deposits at the casino, Patinadesain may receive a commission payment from that operator.
This commission comes entirely from the casino operator and does not add any cost to you as the player.
The commission is typically a one-time referral fee or a revenue-share arrangement based on player activity.

These arrangements are legal, widely used, and fully disclosed here in accordance with the guidelines of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and applicable consumer transparency standards.

Does This Affect Our Reviews?

No. The existence of an affiliate relationship with an operator does not influence the editorial content, ratings, or recommendations published by Scott Tūhoe on Patinadesain. Here is our firm commitment to you:

Casinos are evaluated on their own merits, regardless of whether an affiliate agreement is in place.
An operator will never receive a higher rating or more favourable review simply because they pay a higher commission.
Casinos that fail to meet our standards for licensing, security, fairness, or player experience will be rated poorly or excluded entirely, even if a commercial relationship exists.
We regularly update reviews to reflect real-world changes, including negative developments at operators we have previously recommended.

Our Review Methodology

Every casino reviewed on Patinadesain is assessed using a consistent and transparent framework developed by Scott Tūhoe. Key criteria include:

Licensing and regulation: Whether the casino holds a valid licence from a recognised authority such as the Malta Gaming Authority or the UK Gambling Commission.
Game selection and software providers: The quality, variety, and fairness of games available to NZ players.
Bonuses and wagering conditions: Whether promotional offers are genuinely valuable and come with fair terms.
Banking options: Availability of payment methods suitable for New Zealand players, including deposit and withdrawal speeds.
Customer support: Responsiveness, availability, and quality of support channels.
Player safety and responsible gambling tools: Access to deposit limits, self-exclusion, and problem gambling resources.

About Scott Tūhoe

Scott Tūhoe is the author, editor, and sole operator of Patinadesain. With years of hands-on experience researching the New Zealand online gambling landscape, Scott applies consistent standards and genuine expertise to every review published on this site. His goal is to provide NZ players with honest, reliable information so they can gamble safely and responsibly.

Questions About This Disclosure

If you have any questions about how Patinadesain earns revenue or how its affiliate relationships work, you are welcome to get in touch directly. Transparency is a core value of this site, and Scott Tūhoe is committed to answering any concerns openly and honestly.

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