Affiliate Disclosure

Last updated: January 2026

melanierocan.com ("we," "our," or "this website") is an independent sports betting and casino review website. This Affiliate Disclosure explains how we earn money, how that may relate to the content you read here, and what your responsibilities are as a reader.

1. We Earn Affiliate Commissions

melanierocan.com participates in affiliate marketing programs with online casinos, sportsbooks, and other gaming operators. This means that when you click certain links on our website and subsequently register an account, make a deposit, or place a bet with an operator, we may receive a commission from that operator.

These commissions come at no additional cost to you. The price, bonuses, and terms you receive from an operator are the same whether you arrive via our link or by visiting the operator directly. In some cases, our partnerships allow us to offer exclusive bonuses or promotions that are not available elsewhere.

2. Commissions Do Not Influence Our Editorial Content

Our commercial relationships do not determine our rankings, ratings, or review conclusions. Our editorial assessments are based on our own evaluation criteria, which may include:

• Licensing and regulatory standing (including registration with provincial regulators such as iGaming Ontario / AGCO where applicable)
• Betting markets, odds competitiveness, and payout speed
• Bonus fairness and wagering requirements
• User experience, mobile performance, and customer support
• Payment methods available to Canadian players (including Interac and CAD support)
• Responsible gambling tools and player protection measures

Operators cannot pay to improve their ranking or to remove or alter negative aspects of a review. Where a placement is sponsored or commercially influenced, it is clearly labelled as such (see Section 3).

3. How to Identify Affiliate and Sponsored Links

We aim to make commercial relationships easy to recognize. On melanierocan.com:

• Links that direct you to an operator's website (such as "Visit Site," "Claim Bonus," "Play Now," or similar buttons and text links) are typically affiliate links for which we may earn a commission.
• Content that has been paid for or produced in partnership with an operator is labelled "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or "Advertisement" at or near the top of the content.
• Comparison tables and "top list" placements that reflect commercial arrangements are marked with a disclosure notice adjacent to the listing.
• Where technically applicable, affiliate links are tagged with rel="sponsored" or rel="nofollow" attributes.

If you are ever unsure whether a link is an affiliate link, assume that outbound links to gaming operators may be monetized.

4. Canadian Compliance Statement

As a website serving readers in Canada, we strive to conduct our marketing and publishing activities in accordance with applicable Canadian laws and guidance, including:

• The Competition Act (Canada), as administered by the Competition Bureau, which prohibits false or misleading representations and deceptive marketing practices, including undisclosed material connections between reviewers and advertisers;
• The Canadian Code of Advertising Standards, administered by Ad Standards, which requires that advertising be clearly identifiable as such;
• Applicable provincial gaming and advertising requirements, including those of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and iGaming Ontario for content directed at Ontario residents.

We disclose our affiliate relationships in accordance with the principle that any material connection between this website and the operators we review must be clearly and prominently communicated to readers.

Note: Online gaming regulation in Canada varies by province. It is your responsibility to confirm that any operator you choose is legally authorized to offer services in your province or territory of residence.

5. Your Responsibilities as a Reader

By using melanierocan.com, you acknowledge and agree that:

• You are of legal gambling age in your province or territory (18+ in Alberta, Manitoba, and Quebec; 19+ elsewhere in Canada).
• All information on this website is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or gambling advice.
• Bonus offers, odds, and terms change frequently. You are responsible for verifying all terms and conditions directly with the operator before registering or depositing funds.
• Gambling involves risk. You should never bet more than you can afford to lose, and you are solely responsible for your own gambling decisions.
• We are not responsible for any losses, disputes, or issues arising from your relationship with any third-party operator linked from this website.

If gambling stops being fun, help is available. Canadian resources include ConnexOntario (1-866-531-2600), GamTalk, and your provincial problem gambling helpline.

6. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Affiliate Disclosure or our commercial relationships, please contact us through the contact page at melanierocan.com.