At Hampshire Applications (hampshire-applications.co.uk), we believe you deserve to know exactly how this website works and how we keep the lights on. Some of the links you find on our Lottoland casino reviews and recommendations pages are affiliate links. This means that if you click through and take a qualifying action — such as registering an account or making a deposit — we may receive a commission from the operator. This never adds any cost to you whatsoever. You pay exactly the same as you would by going directly to the operator yourself. We are sharing this openly because your trust matters more to us than any commission cheque.
What Affiliate Links Are
An affiliate link is a specially tracked URL that lets an operator know a visitor arrived via our website. When you click one of these links on hampshire-applications.co.uk, a small tracking code travels with you. If you go on to register or deposit, the operator's system records that Hampshire Applications referred you, and we receive a pre-agreed referral fee. This is a standard, widely used model across online publishing and it is how many free-to-read review sites fund their editorial work. The tracking is entirely on the operator's side — we do not receive any of your personal data as part of this process.
How We Earn
The table below shows the three most common scenarios and clarifies who pays and what it costs you at each stage:
| Action | Who Pays the Commission | Cost to You |
|---|---|---|
| You click a review link on our site | No payment triggered at this stage | None — £0 |
| You register a new account with an operator | The operator (e.g. Lottoland) | None — £0 |
| You make a deposit and play | The operator pays us a referral fee | None — £0 |
| You use a bonus or promotional offer | The operator, under agreed terms | None — £0 |
How This Affects Our Reviews
The short answer is: it doesn't — and we intend to keep it that way. Rankings on Hampshire Applications are not for sale. No operator can pay us to receive a higher score, a more favourable write-up, or a top-three placement. Our editorial team assesses every platform on its own merits using the same fixed criteria (see below). If a casino we cover scores poorly on safety or fairness, we say so plainly, regardless of any commercial relationship. We may choose not to partner with operators we consider unsuitable for our UK audience in the first place. Affiliate income funds our research time — it does not influence our conclusions.
Our Review Methodology
Every review published on hampshire-applications.co.uk is assessed against the following criteria before a recommendation is made:
- Licensing & Regulation — we confirm operators hold a valid UK Gambling Commission licence.
- Bonuses & Promotions — we read the terms carefully and flag unfair wagering requirements.
- Games & Software — we evaluate the breadth of slots, table games, and live options available.
- Payment Methods — we check deposit and withdrawal options, limits, and processing times.
- Customer Support — we assess availability, response speed, and helpfulness of support channels.
- Responsible Gambling Tools — we look for deposit limits, self-exclusion, and GAMSTOP integration.
FTC & Regulatory Compliance
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials and the UK's relevant advertising standards, Hampshire Applications discloses all material connections to operators featured on this site. Where affiliate relationships exist, they are considered a material connection and must be disclosed — which is precisely what this page does. This disclosure applies to all pages across hampshire-applications.co.uk that contain operator recommendations or review links. We update our content and partnerships regularly; this disclosure was last reviewed in 2026.
Your Choice
You are under absolutely no obligation to use the links on our site. Every operator we review can be found by searching directly. If you prefer to visit Lottoland or any other casino without passing through hampshire-applications.co.uk, please do so — your experience and your safety come first. We simply hope our research saves you time and helps you make a more informed decision, however you choose to proceed.
Questions
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships, how a specific review was conducted, or anything else on this disclosure, we would be happy to hear from you. Please reach out to the Hampshire Applications editorial team via the contact page at hampshire-applications.co.uk. We aim to respond to all enquiries promptly and transparently.
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