Last updated: June 2026 — Sean Whitaker, Knoxbydesign

Affiliate Disclosure

Our Commitment to Transparency

At Knoxbydesign (knoxbydesign.org), we believe that honesty and transparency are the foundation of trustworthy casino reviews. This page explains clearly how our website earns revenue and how that relationship affects — or more importantly, does not affect — the reviews and recommendations published here by Sean Whitaker.

Please read this disclosure carefully before using any links or acting on any recommendations found on this website.

What Are Affiliate Links?

Some of the links on Knoxbydesign.org are affiliate links. This means that when you click on a link to an online casino or gambling operator and subsequently register an account or make a deposit, Knoxbydesign may receive a commission or referral fee from that operator.

This commission is paid entirely by the casino operator. You pay nothing extra, and the terms, bonuses, and offers available to you are not affected in any way by whether you arrived via an affiliate link or navigated directly to the operator's website.

How Affiliate Relationships Work on This Site

Knoxbydesign maintains affiliate partnerships with a number of online casino operators that are licensed and available to players in New Zealand. These partnerships are standard commercial arrangements within the online gambling review industry and are how this website funds its ongoing operation, research, and content development.

When affiliate income is generated, it allows Sean Whitaker to continue investing time in thorough testing, ongoing monitoring of operator standards, and keeping all content up to date for NZ players in 2026 and beyond.

Editorial Independence and Unbiased Reviews

The existence of an affiliate relationship with any operator does not influence the editorial content published on this website. Sean Whitaker maintains full and independent editorial control over every review, rating, and recommendation published on Knoxbydesign.org.

This means:

• No casino operator can pay for a positive review or a higher rating.
• Casinos with affiliate agreements receive the same objective scrutiny as those without.
• Negative findings, player complaints, and licensing concerns are reported honestly regardless of commercial relationships.
• Operators that fail to meet acceptable standards are rated poorly or excluded entirely, even where an affiliate agreement exists.

Our Review Methodology

Every casino reviewed on Knoxbydesign.org is evaluated using a consistent, criteria-based methodology developed by Sean Whitaker specifically for the New Zealand online gambling market. Key assessment areas include:

• Licensing and regulatory compliance — verifying that operators hold valid licences from recognised authorities.
• Security and player protection — reviewing SSL encryption standards, responsible gambling tools, and data privacy practices.
• Banking options — assessing deposit and withdrawal methods suited to NZ players, including NZD support and processing times.
• Bonus terms and conditions — scrutinising wagering requirements, eligibility rules, and the genuine value of promotional offers.
• Game selection and software quality — evaluating the range and quality of slots, table games, and live dealer titles available.
• Customer support — testing responsiveness, availability, and the quality of assistance provided to players.

About Sean Whitaker

Sean Whitaker is the owner and lead reviewer at Knoxbydesign.org, with specialist knowledge of the New Zealand online gambling landscape. Sean's reviews are grounded in direct, hands-on testing and a genuine commitment to helping NZ players make informed decisions. His goal is to provide accurate, reliable, and current information — not simply to direct traffic to the highest-paying affiliate partners.

FTC Compliance Notice

In accordance with the guidelines of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and international best practices for affiliate marketing transparency, Knoxbydesign.org discloses all material connections between this website and third-party operators. Any page on this site that contains affiliate links or sponsored content is covered by this disclosure.

If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or editorial policies, please contact us directly at knoxbydesign.org. We are happy to provide further clarification.

Last updated: 2026