Affiliate Disclosure

Last updated: January 2026 | Site: shotinthedark.ca | Author: Marcus Tremblay

Our Commitment to Transparency

At Shotinthedark (shotinthedark.ca), honesty is the foundation of everything we publish. This page explains exactly how this website earns money, how that revenue is generated, and why it has absolutely no influence over the casino reviews and recommendations written by Marcus Tremblay. We believe you deserve to know this before reading any of our content.

What Is an Affiliate Relationship?

Some of the links on shotinthedark.ca are affiliate links. This means that when you click a link to a casino operator and subsequently register an account or make a deposit, Shotinthedark may receive a commission payment from that operator. This commission comes at no additional cost to you — you pay nothing extra, and the bonus or offer advertised is in no way affected by whether you arrived via our link or not.

Affiliate marketing is a standard and widely accepted practice in the online publishing industry. It allows independent review websites like Shotinthedark to operate and produce free, detailed content for readers without charging subscription fees or paywalls.

How Affiliate Commissions Work

A casino operator agrees to pay a referral fee for new players who sign up through tracked links.
Shotinthedark places a unique tracking link on a casino listing or review page.
If you click that link and complete a qualifying action (such as registering or depositing), the operator pays Shotinthedark a commission.
The commission structure varies by operator and may be a flat fee, a revenue share, or a hybrid arrangement.
You are never charged for this, and your experience with the casino is identical to that of any other new player.

Editorial Independence and Unbiased Reviews

Affiliate relationships do not influence the content, scores, or recommendations on Shotinthedark. Marcus Tremblay evaluates every instant withdrawal casino listed on this site using a consistent, independent methodology. A casino is never awarded a positive review simply because it offers a higher commission rate. Equally, a casino is never downgraded because it pays less or has no affiliate arrangement with us at all.

Some casinos reviewed on this site may receive a poor rating or even a warning despite having an active affiliate relationship with Shotinthedark. Honesty toward our Canadian readers will always take priority over commission earnings.

Review Methodology

Every instant withdrawal casino reviewed by Marcus Tremblay is assessed against a defined set of criteria before any recommendation is made. These criteria include:

Withdrawal speed: Actual cashout processing times are tested and verified, not simply taken from operator marketing materials.
Licensing and regulation: Only casinos holding valid licences from recognised regulatory bodies are considered for a positive recommendation.
Payment method availability: The range of same-day withdrawal options available to Canadian players is reviewed in detail.
Bonus terms and fairness: Wagering requirements and withdrawal restrictions attached to promotions are scrutinised carefully.
Player safety and responsible gambling tools: Deposit limits, self-exclusion options, and player protection features are evaluated.
Customer support quality: Response times and the usefulness of support teams are tested directly.

About Marcus Tremblay

Marcus Tremblay is the owner and lead reviewer at Shotinthedark. With years of hands-on experience testing and analysing online casinos in the Canadian market, Marcus applies a rigorous, player-first approach to every review. His goal is to help Canadian players identify casinos that genuinely deliver fast, reliable payouts — not simply to promote operators for financial gain.

Questions About This Disclosure

If you have any questions about how Shotinthedark earns revenue, how affiliate relationships work, or how our reviews are produced, you are welcome to contact Marcus Tremblay directly through the contact page on shotinthedark.ca. We are committed to full transparency and will respond to any reasonable enquiry.

Shotinthedark is reader-supported. Our editorial opinions remain our own.

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