Affiliate Disclosure

Our Commitment to Transparency

At Thenewstimesbd (thenewstimesbd.com), we believe that our readers in New Zealand deserve complete honesty about how this website operates and generates revenue. This page explains our affiliate relationships, how they work, and why they do not compromise the integrity of any review or recommendation published on this site.

What Is an Affiliate Relationship?

Thenewstimesbd participates in affiliate marketing programs with various online casino and pokies operators. This means that when you click on certain links on our website and subsequently sign up or make a deposit at a recommended casino, we may receive a commission or referral fee from that operator. This payment comes entirely from the operator and never from you, the reader.

These financial arrangements are standard practice across review and comparison websites in the online gambling industry. Affiliate links are clearly present throughout our content, including within casino reviews, comparison tables, and recommendation lists focused on online pokies for NZ players.

How Affiliate Links Work

You click a link on thenewstimesbd.com that directs you to an online casino or pokies platform.
A tracking cookie or unique referral code identifies that you arrived via our website.
If you register and meet the operator's qualifying criteria, Thenewstimesbd receives a commission.
The commission does not affect the bonus offers, terms, or pricing available to you as a player.
Not all links on this site are affiliate links. Some operators are referenced purely for informational purposes.

FTC Compliance Statement

In accordance with the guidelines set out by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) under 16 CFR Part 255, Thenewstimesbd fully discloses all material connections between this website and the operators featured in our content. Any relationship that could reasonably influence a reader's perception of our reviews or recommendations is disclosed clearly and prominently, both on this page and within relevant content across the site.

Editorial Independence and Review Methodology

Liam Hargreaves, the owner and primary author of Thenewstimesbd, maintains complete editorial independence from all affiliate partners. The existence of an affiliate relationship with an operator does not guarantee a positive review, a higher rating, or preferential placement in any list or comparison on this site.

Every online pokies review published on thenewstimesbd.com follows a consistent, structured methodology that includes the following criteria:

Game library quality: Variety, software providers, and availability of pokies titles for NZ players.
Licensing and regulation: Whether the operator holds a valid licence from a recognised authority.
Bonus terms and fairness: Wagering requirements, maximum withdrawal limits, and overall value.
Banking options: Deposit and withdrawal methods available to New Zealand players, including NZD support.
Customer support: Responsiveness, availability, and quality of assistance provided to players.
Security and responsible gambling tools: SSL encryption, data protection practices, and player safety features.

Operators that do not meet our standards receive honest, critical assessments regardless of any financial relationship. Liam Hargreaves has spent years researching the New Zealand online gambling market and applies that expertise impartially to every evaluation published on this site.

About Liam Hargreaves

Liam Hargreaves is a dedicated gambling industry researcher and writer with extensive knowledge of the NZ online pokies landscape. His reviews are based on genuine research, firsthand testing, and a deep understanding of what New Zealand players need from an online casino. His goal is to provide accurate, useful, and trustworthy guidance, not simply to generate clicks or commissions.

Questions About This Disclosure

If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships, how we earn revenue, or how our reviews are produced, you are welcome to contact us directly through thenewstimesbd.com. We are committed to answering your questions honestly and promptly.

Last updated: 2026

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