At Hgs Hottubs (hgs-hottubs.co.uk), we believe you deserve to know exactly how this site works. Some of the links on our pages are affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you click through and sign up or deposit at an online casino. This commission comes entirely from the operator — it never costs you a single penny more than going directly to the casino yourself. We wanted to put that front and centre, because transparency is the foundation of everything we publish here.
What Affiliate Links Are
An affiliate link is a specially tracked URL that tells an online casino we referred you to them. When you click one of these links and complete a qualifying action — such as registering an account or making a deposit — the casino pays us a referral fee. This is a widely used, entirely legal arrangement that helps us fund the research, testing, and writing that goes into every review on hgs-hottubs.co.uk. Think of it like a finder's fee paid by the business, not by you.
How We Earn
The table below breaks down exactly what triggers a commission, who pays it, and what it means for your wallet.
| Action | Who Pays | Cost to You |
|---|---|---|
| You click a review link on hgs-hottubs.co.uk | Nobody — clicking alone earns nothing | £0 |
| You create a new casino account via our link | The casino operator | None |
| You make a real-money deposit and play | The casino operator (revenue-share or CPA) | £0 — same deposit you'd make anyway |
| You claim a welcome bonus through our link | The casino operator | None — bonus terms are identical to the casino's own site |
How This Affects Our Reviews
The short answer: it doesn't — and here's why you can trust that. Our editorial team operates independently from our commercial partnerships. No casino can pay to receive a higher rating, a more favourable headline, or a place in a "best of" list it doesn't genuinely deserve. We assess every operator against the same fixed criteria regardless of the commission rate on offer. If a casino has slow withdrawals, poor customer support, or an overly restrictive bonus, we say so — even if that casino is one of our top-earning affiliate partners. Our reputation with you, our reader, is worth far more than any single referral fee.
Our Review Methodology
Every Energy Casino review and recommendation published on hgs-hottubs.co.uk is built around the following assessment points:
- Licensing & Regulation — we verify the operator holds a valid UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) licence and check for any additional regulatory approvals.
- Bonuses & Promotions — we read the full terms, assess wagering requirements, and flag anything that seems unfair or misleading.
- Games & Software — we look at catalogue size, software providers, RTP transparency, and mobile compatibility.
- Payments & Withdrawals — we examine deposit methods, withdrawal speeds, fees, and any limits that affect GB players.
- Customer Support — we test response times, the quality of answers, and available contact channels.
- Responsible Gambling Tools — we check for deposit limits, self-exclusion options, and links to support organisations such as GamCare.
FTC & Regulatory Compliance
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's endorsement guidelines and UK consumer protection standards, hgs-hottubs.co.uk clearly discloses all material connections between this site and the operators we review. Where an affiliate relationship exists, it is disclosed on the relevant page. This disclosure page serves as a site-wide notice that such relationships may exist throughout hgs-hottubs.co.uk. All opinions expressed remain our own and are not influenced by affiliate compensation.
Your Choice
Using our affiliate links is entirely optional. You are always free to visit any casino's official website directly by typing the address into your browser. You will receive exactly the same games, the same promotions, and the same terms whether you arrive via hgs-hottubs.co.uk or not. We simply appreciate when you choose to use our links, as it helps us keep this site free to use and fully independent.
Questions
If you have any questions about how our affiliate relationships work, how a specific review was produced, or anything else related to this disclosure, we'd love to hear from you. You can reach the Hgs Hottubs editorial team via the contact page at hgs-hottubs.co.uk. We aim to respond to all enquiries within two working days and will always give you a straight, honest answer.