Affiliate Disclosure

Last updated: January 2026

We Earn Affiliate Commissions

theoccasionalbox.com is an independent casino review website that participates in affiliate marketing programs. When you click on certain links on this site — including links to VegasStars Casino and other gambling operators we review — and subsequently register an account or make a deposit, we may receive a commission from that operator. This comes at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate commissions are how we fund this website. They allow us to keep our content free to access and to continue researching, testing, and reviewing online casinos available to Australian players.

Commissions Do Not Influence Our Reviews

Our editorial rankings, ratings, and review content are determined independently by our review team. Commercial arrangements with casino operators — including VegasStars Casino — do not influence:

• The order in which casinos are ranked or listed;
• The scores or star ratings a casino receives;
• The criticisms, warnings, or drawbacks we include in our reviews;
• Our decision to include or exclude an operator from the site.

If a casino performs poorly in our testing, we say so — regardless of any affiliate relationship.

How to Identify Affiliate Links

We aim to be transparent about which links are commercial in nature:

• Links that take you directly to a casino operator's website (such as "Visit Casino," "Claim Bonus," or "Play Now" buttons) are typically affiliate links.
• Affiliate links may be tagged with a rel="sponsored" or rel="nofollow sponsored" attribute in the page code.
• Pages containing affiliate links display this disclosure or a clear notice near the top of the content.
• Any content produced in paid partnership with an operator will be labelled as "Sponsored" or "Paid Partnership".

Australian Regulatory Compliance

theoccasionalbox.com is committed to complying with the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), as administered by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). Under the ACL, we are required to ensure our content is not misleading or deceptive, and that material commercial relationships — such as affiliate partnerships — are clearly disclosed to readers.

We also endeavour to align with the guidance of the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) regarding the promotion of interactive gambling services to Australian audiences. We do not knowingly promote gambling operators that are prohibited from offering services to Australians under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (Cth).

Please note that online casino gambling is restricted in Australia. It is your responsibility to verify whether a particular operator is legally permitted to accept players from your location before signing up.

Your Responsibility as a Reader

• You must be 18 years or older to gamble in Australia.
• Always read the terms and conditions of any casino, bonus, or promotion before depositing money.
• Gambling involves financial risk — never gamble more than you can afford to lose.
• Information on this site is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or gambling advice.
• You are responsible for ensuring that online gambling is legal in your jurisdiction before participating.
• If gambling is affecting your life, help is available. Contact Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au (free, confidential, 24/7).

Questions?

If you have any questions about this Affiliate Disclosure or our commercial relationships, please contact us via the contact page at theoccasionalbox.com.