Last updated: May 2026 — James Hargreaves, Dukeandscarlet

Affiliate Disclosure

Our Commitment to Transparency

At Dukeandscarlet (dukeandscarlet.co.uk), we believe that honesty is the foundation of every useful review. This page explains clearly how our website earns revenue, how that revenue model works, and why it does not influence the editorial independence of the reviews and recommendations published here by James Hargreaves.

Please read this disclosure carefully before using any links or relying on any content published on this website.

What Are Affiliate Links?

Some of the links you find on dukeandscarlet.co.uk are affiliate links. An affiliate link is a specially tracked URL that identifies a visitor as having arrived at an operator's website via Dukeandscarlet. When you click one of these links and subsequently register an account or make a deposit at a casino operator, Dukeandscarlet may receive a commission payment from that operator.

This commission is paid by the operator directly to us. It does not result in any additional cost to you as a player. The price you pay, the bonus you receive, and the terms you are offered remain exactly the same whether you arrive at a casino through our link or by typing the address directly into your browser.

How Our Affiliate Relationships Work

Dukeandscarlet maintains affiliate partnerships with a number of non-Gamstop casino operators that are reviewed and listed on this website. These partnerships are entered into after a site has been evaluated, not before. Specifically:

• James Hargreaves conducts an independent review of each operator using the methodology described below.
• Only operators that meet our minimum standards are considered for recommendation.
• Affiliate agreements are commercial arrangements that fund the running of this website.
• Operators cannot purchase a positive review, a higher ranking, or editorial endorsement of any kind.
• Affiliate partners do not have the ability to approve, edit, or influence any content published on this site.

Editorial Independence and Review Methodology

All reviews published on Dukeandscarlet are written by James Hargreaves, who has been researching and writing about online casino products and player protection practices since 2019. James applies a consistent, structured methodology to every review, which includes:

• Licensing and regulatory status: Verifying the jurisdiction under which the operator holds its licence and assessing what player protections are in place.
• Software and game libraries: Evaluating the range, quality, and fairness of games available to UK players.
• Bonus terms and conditions: Scrutinising wagering requirements, maximum bet rules, withdrawal caps, and time limits in full detail.
• Banking options: Assessing deposit and withdrawal methods, processing times, and any associated fees.
• Customer support: Testing response times, staff knowledge, and the availability of support channels.
• Player feedback: Reviewing independently sourced player complaints and dispute outcomes.

Scores and recommendations reflect the findings of this methodology alone. A casino that performs well in our review process may be recommended regardless of whether an affiliate agreement is in place. Equally, a casino that fails our standards will receive a critical or negative assessment irrespective of any commercial relationship.

Compliance With Advertising Standards

This disclosure is provided in accordance with the guidelines of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the standards set by the UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). It is our obligation — and our preference — to be fully transparent about how this website operates commercially.

All pages on dukeandscarlet.co.uk that contain affiliate links are considered advertising material where a commercial relationship exists, and readers should be aware of this at all times.

Questions About This Disclosure

If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships, our review process, or how James Hargreaves maintains editorial independence, you are welcome to get in touch directly. Contact details are available on the Contact page of this website.

Last updated: 2026 — Dukeandscarlet, operated by James Hargreaves.