Affiliate Disclosure
Last updated: January 2026
At somacaine.com, transparency and honesty are fundamental to our relationship with our readers. We are an independent comparison and review website dedicated to helping players in New Zealand find safe, reliable, and licensed online gambling sites.
In the spirit of complete transparency, we want you to know how our website operates financially and how our content is created.
How We Earn Revenue (Affiliate Partnerships)
somacaine.com operates as an affiliate marketing platform. This means that when you click on certain links, banners, or call-to-action buttons on our site that direct you to an online casino or gambling operator, we may receive a financial commission if you register an account or make a deposit.
These partnerships cost you nothing. In fact, following our links often provides access to exclusive bonuses, promotions, and terms negotiated specifically for our New Zealand readers.
Editorial Independence and Objectivity
While we earn affiliate commissions, these commercial relationships do not determine our editorial standards, ratings, or reviews. Our evaluation process is entirely independent and driven by our expert review methodology.
We rate and rank NZ gambling sites based strictly on objective criteria, including:
- Licensing and safety standards
- Security of NZ payment methods (e.g., POLi, cards, e-wallets)
- Game variety and software provider integrity
- Fairness and transparency of terms and bonus conditions
- Quality and responsiveness of customer support
A gambling operator cannot pay us to receive a favourable review, alter a lower rating, or be placed at the top of our lists. If a site fails our safety checks or treats players poorly, we will say so—or exclude them entirely.
How to Identify Affiliate Links
To help you navigate our site with confidence, here is how you can recognise sponsored or affiliate links on somacaine.com:
- Outbound buttons containing text such as "Play Now", "Visit Casino", "Claim Bonus", or "Sign Up".
- Certain hyperlinked brand names within review text and top-list comparison tables.
- Promotional casino banners displayed across our pages.
Advertising Compliance and NZ Standards
We are committed to compliant, truthful, and socially responsible advertising. In New Zealand, we adhere to the guidance set forth by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), particularly the Advertising Standards Code and the Gambling Advertising Code.
We ensure that our commercial messages are truthful, not misleading, and clearly recognisable as advertisements. We strictly forbid misleading promotional claims and ensure any advertised bonuses accurately represent wagering requirements and essential terms.
Reader Responsibility & Responsible Gambling
While we conduct thorough research to ensure the casinos featured on somacaine.com are licensed, secure, and accept players from New Zealand, the final decision to play rests with you.
It is your responsibility to:
- Ensure you are of legal gambling age (18+ or 20+ depending on the specific activity and venue rules).
- Confirm that gambling online is compliant with the laws of your local jurisdiction.
- Read and understand the terms and conditions directly on the operator's website before depositing any funds.
Online gambling should be treated strictly as entertainment, not a source of income. Never gamble with money you cannot afford to lose. If you or someone you know is experiencing harm from gambling in New Zealand, free, confidential support is available 24/7:
- Gambling Helpline NZ: 0800 654 655 or text 8006
- Safer Gambling Aotearoa: safergambling.org.nz