Editorial Policy
How we maintain independence and earn the trust of Canadian players.
Maple Casino Guide earns revenue through affiliate commissions — when a reader signs up at a casino through one of our links, we may receive a fee. We are transparent about this on every page. What we are equally transparent about is what that relationship does not mean: it does not mean casinos control what we write.
This page explains exactly how we keep editorial and commercial interests separate.
Casinos Cannot Buy Rankings
No casino, affiliate program, or third party can pay to appear higher in our rankings. Our lists are ordered exclusively by our independent review scores. Affiliate partnerships exist, but they have zero influence on ranking order.
Real Testing by Real People
Every casino reviewed on this site has been tested with a real account, real deposit, and real withdrawal by a member of our Canadian team. We do not accept press releases, demo accounts, or casino-supplied content as the basis of a review.
We Decline Partnerships That Compromise Integrity
We have declined affiliate relationships with casinos we cannot recommend. If a casino fails our review criteria — for any reason including slow payouts, predatory bonus terms, or weak licensing — we will not recommend it regardless of potential commission income.
Reviews Are Kept Current
Casino offerings change. Bonus terms, game libraries, payout speeds, and licensing status are re-verified at minimum every 6 months. Review pages carry a 'Last Updated' date so readers know how fresh the information is.
How Affiliate Relationships Work
When you click a "Claim Bonus" or "Visit Casino" button and sign up, we may receive a commission. This commission is paid by the casino — not by you — and does not affect the price of any product or service.
Casinos that have affiliate agreements with us are reviewed with the same criteria as casinos that do not. Our scores and written assessments are finalized by our review team before any commercial discussion takes place.
Pages that contain affiliate links carry an affiliate disclosure notice. If a page does not contain affiliate links, no notice is shown.
Our Scoring Criteria
Every casino receives an overall score out of 10, composed of four sub-scores. See our full review methodology for the complete breakdown.
Corrections & Complaints
If you believe any information on this site is inaccurate or that our editorial process has been compromised, please contact us. We investigate every complaint and issue corrections promptly if an error is confirmed.
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