Cafesunlight (cafesunlight.org.uk) is a free, independent review site covering metal casino platforms available to players in Great Britain. To keep the lights on and the content free, we earn a commission from some of the operators we feature — paid entirely by the casino, never by you. This page explains exactly how that works so you can read our reviews with full confidence.
What Affiliate Links Are
An affiliate link is a tracked URL. When you click a link on cafesunlight.org.uk that leads to a casino or gambling operator, that link contains a unique code that tells the operator you arrived from our site. If you then go on to register an account or make a deposit, the operator may pay us a fee for the referral. The link itself looks and behaves exactly like any ordinary web link — there is no redirect page, no pop-up, and no delay. You end up on the same casino page you would reach by typing the address directly into your browser.
How We Earn
Our compensation can take a few different forms depending on the commercial agreement we hold with each operator. The table below summarises the most common scenarios clearly:
| Action | Who Pays | Cost to You |
|---|---|---|
| You click a review link on cafesunlight.org.uk | Nobody — a click alone generates no payment | £0 / None |
| You register a new account with an operator | The casino operator pays us a one-time referral fee | £0 / None |
| You deposit and play real money | The operator pays us a percentage of net gaming revenue | £0 / None |
| You claim a welcome bonus through our link | The operator pays us a flat cost-per-acquisition fee | £0 / None |
In every case, the commission comes out of the operator's own budget. Your deposit amounts, bonus values, and wagering terms are identical whether you arrived via cafesunlight.org.uk or typed the casino address yourself.
How This Affects Our Reviews
The short answer is: it does not affect our editorial conclusions. Rankings and recommendations at cafesunlight.org.uk are not for sale. We do not accept payment to improve a casino's score, move it higher in a list, or hide negative findings. If a licensed metal casino has slow payouts or poor customer support, we say so — even if we hold an active affiliate agreement with them. Operators are aware of this policy before we begin a review relationship. We believe honest, critical coverage is ultimately more valuable to our readers and our long-term reputation than a short-term commission boost from a flattering write-up.
Our Review Methodology
Every casino evaluated on cafesunlight.org.uk is assessed against the same set of criteria:
- Licensing & Regulation — valid UKGC licence status and responsible gambling tools
- Game Library — quality, variety, and fairness of metal-themed and broader slot titles
- Bonuses & Promotions — welcome offers, wagering requirements, and ongoing rewards
- Payment Methods — deposit and withdrawal options, processing times, and fee structures
- Customer Support — availability, response times, and quality of assistance
- Mobile Experience — usability and performance across devices
FTC & Regulatory Compliance
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's Endorsement Guides (16 CFR Part 255) and UK advertising standards, cafesunlight.org.uk clearly discloses all material connections between this site and any third-party operators we recommend. Where affiliate links appear within review pages or comparison lists, they may be labelled with a visible indicator. This disclosure page itself constitutes our site-wide material connection statement, effective from 2026 onwards.
Your Choice
You are never obligated to use our links. If you prefer, you are entirely free to visit any casino operator directly by entering their web address into your browser. Doing so means cafesunlight.org.uk receives no commission, and your experience with the casino will be completely unaffected. We respect your autonomy and encourage you to make every gambling decision — including whether to visit a site via our link — on your own terms.
Questions
If you have any questions about how affiliate relationships work at cafesunlight.org.uk, or if you would like to know whether a specific review or recommendation is covered by an affiliate agreement, please get in touch. You can reach us through the contact form on our website. We are happy to answer honestly and promptly.