Affiliate Disclosure

Last updated: May 2026

Welcome to Lyres (lyres.co.za). This page explains how our website earns revenue, how that revenue model works, and what steps we take to ensure that our commercial relationships never compromise the integrity of our content. Please read this disclosure carefully before using our casino reviews and recommendations.

Who We Are

Lyres is an independent online casino review website operated by Liam Harrington and aimed at players in New Zealand. Our mission is to help NZ players find safe, fair, and rewarding online casinos by providing honest, thoroughly researched reviews and comparisons. All editorial content published on lyres.co.za is written or directly overseen by Liam Harrington.

What Is an Affiliate Relationship?

Some of the links on lyres.co.za are affiliate links. This means that when you click a link to an online casino featured on our site and subsequently register an account or make a qualifying deposit, Lyres may receive a commission or referral fee from that casino operator. This payment comes at no additional cost to you. You will not pay more for any casino product or service as a result of arriving via one of our links.

Affiliate partnerships are a common and legitimate way for review websites to fund their operations. The commissions we earn allow us to continue producing free, in-depth content for NZ players without charging readers directly.

How This Affects Our Reviews

In plain terms: it does not. Lyres maintains a strict separation between commercial partnerships and editorial decisions. The existence of an affiliate agreement with a casino operator does not guarantee that operator a positive review, a featured placement, or a recommendation. Equally, the absence of an affiliate agreement does not prevent a casino from receiving a positive review if it genuinely merits one.

Liam Harrington applies the same evaluation criteria to every casino reviewed on lyres.co.za, regardless of whether a commercial relationship exists. Our rankings and recommendations are determined solely by the quality of the casino, not by the size or existence of any commission arrangement.

Our Review Methodology

Every casino reviewed on lyres.co.za is assessed against a consistent set of criteria, including but not limited to:

Licensing and regulation – We verify that operators hold valid licences from recognised regulatory authorities.
Security and fairness – We check for SSL encryption, certified random number generators, and independent auditing.
Game selection – We evaluate the variety and quality of slots, table games, and live dealer options.
Bonus terms – We scrutinise wagering requirements, maximum bet rules, and withdrawal restrictions.
Banking options – We assess the availability of payment methods commonly used by NZ players.
Customer support – We test responsiveness, availability, and helpfulness of support channels.
Player feedback – We consider verified player complaints and dispute resolution records.

Scores and ratings are assigned based on this methodology and updated regularly to reflect any changes in a casino's offering or reputation.

Liam Harrington's Commitment to Objectivity

Liam Harrington has spent years researching the online gambling industry and has developed a detailed understanding of what separates trustworthy, player-focused casinos from those that exploit their customers. That expertise informs every piece of content on lyres.co.za. Liam's reputation as a credible and objective reviewer is more valuable than any single affiliate commission, and every editorial decision reflects that priority.

FTC Compliance Statement

In accordance with the guidelines issued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding endorsements and testimonials, Lyres discloses all material connections between this website and the casino operators featured in our content. Any page featuring affiliate links will include a visible disclosure notice. This page serves as our full and comprehensive affiliate disclosure statement.

Questions About This Disclosure

If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships, review process, or editorial policies, please contact us directly at lyres.co.za. We are committed to transparency and will respond to any genuine enquiry promptly.

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