CrapsPit’s editorial conclusions are not for sale. If the site receives money, free access, a commission or any other material benefit connected to a link, product or mention, that relationship should be disclosed clearly where a reader encounters the recommendation—not hidden only on this page.
What an affiliate link means
An affiliate link contains tracking that may allow CrapsPit to receive a commission or other benefit after a reader clicks, registers, deposits or completes another qualifying action. The reader may not pay a higher price because of the link, but the potential payment is still information that can affect how the recommendation is judged.
The presence of a commercial relationship does not prove that a product is safe, legal, suitable or available in the reader’s location. Those questions require independent verification.
How CrapsPit will disclose a paid relationship
A disclosure should appear close to the relevant link or endorsement in plain language. Examples include:
- “Paid link: CrapsPit may earn a commission if you register through this link.”
- “Sponsored: the company paid for this placement.”
- “Review access was provided free; the company did not approve this article.”
A vague label such as “partner,” “affiliate” or “collaboration” may not tell every reader that money or another benefit is involved. The Federal Trade Commission advises that material connections be disclosed clearly and conspicuously and close to the endorsement.
Editorial separation
Payment, commission rate or free access should not determine:
- the mathematical treatment of a craps bet;
- whether a legal or licence claim is supported;
- whether complaints and material restrictions are reported;
- the decision to correct, retire or consolidate a page;
- the wording of a conclusion.
A company does not receive a right to preview, approve or suppress an independent editorial conclusion unless that limited arrangement is explicitly disclosed. Sponsored copy, if ever accepted, should be labelled as advertising rather than presented as an independent review.
Casino and gambling links need extra care
A casino payment creates an obvious conflict because the operator benefits when a referred reader gambles. For that reason, CrapsPit’s current editorial direction is to teach rules, odds, licence verification, consumer checks and safer play rather than publish “best casino” rankings driven by conversion.
If gambling-related affiliate links are introduced later, each affected page should identify the relationship at the point of recommendation. The site-wide notice does not replace that page-level disclosure.
No warranty of an external site
CrapsPit does not control an external website’s ownership, security, terms, games, payouts, account decisions or legal availability. A link is not a warranty. Before creating an account or sending money, verify:
- the operator and licence through the relevant regulator;
- that the product is lawful where you are physically located;
- identity, geolocation, bonus, withdrawal and complaint terms;
- the exact craps rules and paytable;
- deposit, time and self-exclusion controls.
Other commercial relationships
The same principle applies beyond affiliate links. Display advertising, sponsored newsletters, free products, travel, event access, consulting work, employment, family relationships or ownership interests can all be material connections. When a reasonable reader would want to know, CrapsPit should disclose the connection.
Corrections and questions
If a disclosure is missing, unclear or no longer accurate, use the contact page and identify the page and link. A disclosure correction should not depend on whether the commercial party requests it.
FTC guidance
The FTC Endorsement Guides Q&A discusses affiliate marketing and clear, conspicuous disclosure. The FTC’s Disclosures 101 guide explains material connections and placement in plain language.
For the wider standard behind this policy, read how CrapsPit separates editorial work, experience and commercial relationships.