Last updated: May 2026 — Lachlan McBride, Protectnewcastle
At Protectnewcastle (protectnewcastle.com), we believe that honesty and transparency are the foundation of any trustworthy review platform. This Affiliate Disclosure page exists to clearly explain our commercial relationships, how this website earns revenue, and how those relationships are managed to ensure our editorial content remains independent, accurate, and genuinely useful to Australian players.
Please read this disclosure carefully before using any of the casino recommendations, links, or reviews published on this website. By continuing to browse protectnewcastle.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the information contained on this page.
Some of the links published on Protectnewcastle are affiliate links. This means that when you click on a link to an online casino operator featured on this site and subsequently register an account or make a qualifying deposit, Protectnewcastle may receive a commission payment from that operator.
This commission is paid directly by the casino operator to us. It does not result in any additional cost to you as a player. The bonus offers, terms, and pricing you encounter at any casino are identical whether you arrive via our affiliate link or navigate to the operator directly.
Affiliate commissions are a standard and widely accepted model used across the online publishing industry. They allow websites like Protectnewcastle to fund ongoing research, testing, and content production at no charge to readers.
Not every casino that is reviewed or mentioned on protectnewcastle.com has a paid affiliate arrangement with us. We review and assess online casinos based on their merit, regardless of whether a commercial relationship exists. The following principles guide how we handle affiliate relationships:
Every casino reviewed on Protectnewcastle is evaluated against a consistent set of criteria developed by site owner and lead reviewer Lachlan McBride. The review process includes assessment of the following factors:
Casinos are scored across these criteria to produce honest, well-rounded assessments that prioritise the interests of the reader above commercial considerations.
Lachlan McBride is the owner and primary author of Protectnewcastle. With extensive hands-on experience evaluating online casinos within the Australian market, Lachlan applies a structured, evidence-based approach to every review published on this site. His goal is to help Australian players make informed, safe decisions when choosing where to play online. His editorial positions are formed independently and are not influenced by commercial arrangements with any casino operator.
In accordance with the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines on endorsements and testimonials, and in alignment with equivalent consumer transparency standards applicable in Australia, Protectnewcastle discloses that material connections — including affiliate commissions — exist between this website and certain casino operators linked to from this site.
This disclosure was last updated in 2026. If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or editorial policies, please contact us directly at protectnewcastle.com.