Affiliate Disclosure

Last updated: 2026 | Elements2012 (elements2012.ca) | Author: Marcus Tremblay

Our Commitment to Transparency

At Elements2012, honesty is the foundation of everything we publish. This page exists to clearly explain how our website generates revenue, how that revenue model may relate to the content you read, and why you can trust that our editorial opinions remain fully independent regardless of any financial arrangements we maintain.

Please read this disclosure carefully before using any links or relying on any recommendations found on elements2012.ca.

What Are Affiliate Links?

An affiliate link is a specially tracked hyperlink that connects you from our website to a third-party online casino or gambling operator. These links contain a unique identifier that tells the operator's tracking system that you arrived via Elements2012.

When you click one of these links and subsequently register an account, make a deposit, or complete another qualifying action on the operator's platform, Elements2012 may receive a commission payment from that operator. This commission comes at no additional cost to you. You pay nothing extra, and any bonuses or promotions available to you are not reduced in any way as a result of using our links.

How We Earn Commissions

Elements2012 participates in affiliate programs offered by licensed online casino operators. Commission structures vary by agreement and may include:

Revenue share: A percentage of the net gaming revenue generated by players referred by us
Cost per acquisition (CPA): A fixed fee paid when a referred player meets specific qualifying criteria
Hybrid models: A combination of revenue share and CPA arrangements

These commercial relationships help fund the ongoing operation of elements2012.ca, including research, writing, testing, and site maintenance costs.

How This Does Not Affect Our Editorial Independence

Marcus Tremblay, the author and owner of Elements2012, maintains strict editorial independence from all affiliate partners. The existence of a commercial relationship with an operator does not guarantee that operator a positive review, a high rating, or a recommended listing on this website.

Operators are evaluated on their own merits. A casino that pays higher commissions receives no preferential treatment in our ratings or rankings. Equally, a casino that does not have an affiliate agreement with us is not penalised or excluded from coverage.

Our Review Methodology

Every casino reviewed on Elements2012 is assessed using a consistent, structured methodology developed by Marcus Tremblay based on years of experience analysing the Canadian online gambling market. Key evaluation criteria include:

Licensing and regulatory compliance with recognised authorities
Game library quality, variety, and software provider reputation
Bonus terms and conditions, including wagering requirements and fairness
Payment methods available to Canadian players, including deposit and withdrawal speeds
Customer support responsiveness and quality
Mobile compatibility and overall user experience
Responsible gambling tools and player protection policies

Scores and recommendations reflect genuine assessments based on this methodology. Negative findings are reported honestly, even when they relate to operators we have affiliate agreements with.

FTC Compliance Notice

In accordance with applicable advertising disclosure guidelines, including the principles outlined by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Elements2012 explicitly discloses that material connections exist between this website and certain online casino operators linked within our content. These connections take the form of affiliate commission arrangements as described above.

Questions About This Disclosure

If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships, how a specific review was conducted, or any other aspect of how elements2012.ca operates, you are welcome to contact Marcus Tremblay directly through the contact page on this website.

We appreciate your trust and remain committed to providing Canadians with honest, well-researched information about new online casino sites.

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