Last updated: June 2026 — James Wilson, Surferswaxhands

Affiliate Disclosure

Last updated: 2026 | Surferswaxhands.com | Author: James Wilson

Our Commitment to Transparency

At Surferswaxhands.com, honesty and transparency are the foundations of everything we publish. This page exists to clearly explain how this website earns revenue, how that revenue model works, and why it does not influence the independent reviews and recommendations written by James Wilson. We believe every Australian player visiting this site deserves to know exactly how we operate before reading any review or following any recommendation.

What Is an Affiliate Relationship?

Some of the links found on surferswaxhands.com are affiliate links. This means that when you click a link to an online casino or PayID pokies operator featured on this site and subsequently create an account or make a deposit, Surferswaxhands may earn a commission from that operator. This commission is paid by the operator to us at no additional cost to you. You will never pay more for a product or service because you arrived through a link on this site.

This type of affiliate arrangement is a standard and widely used practice across the online publishing industry. It allows websites like Surferswaxhands to continue producing free, detailed, and expert-level content for Australian players without charging readers directly.

FTC and Australian Consumer Law Compliance

In accordance with the guidelines set out by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and consistent with Australian consumer protection standards, Surferswaxhands is required to disclose any material connection between this website and the operators reviewed or recommended on it. This page, along with disclosure notices placed throughout the site, fulfils that legal and ethical obligation.

By continuing to use surferswaxhands.com, you acknowledge that some links on this site may result in a commission being paid to the website owner, James Wilson.

Editorial Independence and Unbiased Reviews

The existence of affiliate relationships does not affect the editorial content published on this site. James Wilson maintains complete independence when evaluating, scoring, and writing about PayID pokies sites for Australian players. The following principles govern how every review is produced:

• No operator pays for a positive review. Casino operators cannot purchase favourable coverage, inflated ratings, or editorial changes to published content on Surferswaxhands.
• Negative findings are always reported. If an operator has slow withdrawals, poor customer support, or unfair bonus terms, those issues are clearly documented in the review regardless of any affiliate agreement.
• Operators are not pre-approved before review. The decision to review an operator is made independently, and the final rating is determined solely by the assessment criteria below.
• Affiliate commissions vary between operators, but this variation has no bearing on scores, rankings, or recommendations published on this website.

Our Review Methodology

Every PayID pokies site reviewed on surferswaxhands.com is evaluated using a consistent, structured methodology designed to reflect what matters most to Australian players. Key assessment areas include:

• PayID deposit and withdrawal speed — testing real transaction times and reliability
• Pokie game selection — quality, variety, and software providers available
• Licensing and security — operator credentials and player protection measures
• Bonus terms and conditions — wagering requirements, restrictions, and overall fairness
• Mobile compatibility — performance on Australian devices and browsers
• Customer support quality — responsiveness, availability, and helpfulness

About the Author

James Wilson is the owner, lead reviewer, and sole author behind Surferswaxhands.com. James has spent years researching and testing online pokies platforms specifically for the Australian market, with a focused expertise in PayID payment systems and how they function within the online casino environment. His goal is to provide Australian players with accurate, trustworthy, and genuinely useful guidance — built on direct experience rather than operator influence.

Questions About This Disclosure

If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships, how this site earns revenue, or how our reviews are produced, you are welcome to reach out directly through the contact page at surferswaxhands.com. We are committed to answering any questions openly and honestly.