Affiliate Disclosure

Our Commitment to Transparency

At Iamboardmelbourne (iamboardmelbourne.com), we believe that honesty and transparency are the foundation of a trustworthy review website. This page explains how our site generates revenue, how affiliate relationships work, and why those relationships never compromise the independence of our reviews and recommendations.

Please read this disclosure carefully before using any links or acting on any recommendations found on this website. By continuing to use iamboardmelbourne.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this disclosure.

What Are Affiliate Links?

Some of the links on iamboardmelbourne.com are affiliate links. This means that when you click on a link to an online casino or pokies operator and subsequently sign up, make a deposit, or complete another qualifying action, Iamboardmelbourne may receive a commission or referral fee from that operator at no additional cost to you.

These commissions are paid directly by the casino operators, not by you as a player. The price you pay, the bonus you receive, and the terms offered to you are identical whether you arrive via our affiliate link or navigate directly to the operator's website.

How Affiliate Relationships Work on This Site

Iamboardmelbourne maintains affiliate partnerships with a number of online casino and pokies operators licensed to accept Australian players. Here is how those relationships function in practice:

Commission structure: We may earn a one-time referral fee, a revenue share arrangement, or a hybrid of both, depending on the individual operator agreement.
No pay-to-play rankings: Operators cannot pay to receive a higher rating, a better ranking position, or a more favourable review. Our editorial positions are never for sale.
No guaranteed placements: Inclusion in any list or comparison table on this website is determined solely by our review criteria, not by the existence or size of a commission.
Honest recommendations only: If an operator does not meet our standards, we will say so clearly, regardless of whether we hold an affiliate agreement with them.

Editorial Independence and Review Methodology

All reviews and recommendations published on iamboardmelbourne.com are written and maintained by Lachlan Drummond, the owner and primary author of this website. Lachlan has spent years researching the Australian online pokies market and evaluating casino platforms from a player-first perspective.

Every operator reviewed on this site is assessed using a consistent, documented methodology that includes the following criteria:

Licensing and regulatory compliance — only operators holding valid licences are considered reputable.
Game library quality — range of pokies titles, software providers, and return-to-player (RTP) transparency.
Bonus terms and fairness — wagering requirements, maximum bet rules, and withdrawal restrictions are scrutinised in full.
Banking options — availability of AUD accounts, deposit and withdrawal speeds, and supported payment methods for Australian players.
Customer support — responsiveness, availability, and quality of support channels.
Player safety tools — responsible gambling features, self-exclusion options, and deposit limits.

Affiliate commissions have no influence whatsoever on the scores, ratings, or written opinions produced by Lachlan Drummond. Negative findings are reported openly, and our ratings reflect genuine player experience rather than commercial interest.

FTC Compliance Statement

In accordance with the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines on endorsements and testimonials, and consistent with best-practice transparency standards observed in the Australian market, iamboardmelbourne.com discloses all material connections between this website and third-party casino operators. This disclosure page, along with in-content notices where appropriate, satisfies our obligation to inform readers of any financial relationships that could reasonably influence their perception of our recommendations.

Questions About This Disclosure

If you have any questions about how affiliate relationships work on this website, or if you would like to understand how a specific operator was reviewed, you are welcome to contact Lachlan Drummond directly through the contact page at iamboardmelbourne.com. We are committed to answering reader questions honestly and promptly.

Last updated: 2026 — Iamboardmelbourne.com

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