Affiliate Disclosure

Last Updated: 2026

How We Earn Money

HippoHQ (hippohq.co.nz) is a free resource supported by affiliate commissions. When you click on links to online casinos featured on our website and sign up or make a deposit, we may earn a commission from the casino operator. This is how we fund our website and continue providing independent reviews and guides.

Commissions Do Not Influence Our Reviews

We want to be absolutely clear: our editorial rankings, reviews, and recommendations are not influenced by affiliate commissions. We rank casinos based on player experience, safety, game selection, customer support, and fairness—regardless of commission structure. We may review casinos that don't pay commissions, and we may exclude casinos that do if they don't meet our standards.

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NZ Regulatory Compliance

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Your Responsibility

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