Last updated: June 2026 — Lachlan Mercer, Aromaticessentials
Last updated: 2026. This disclosure applies to all content published on aromaticessentials.com.au by site owner and author Lachlan Mercer.
At Aromaticessentials, we believe you deserve to know exactly how this website operates and how it generates revenue. This page exists to give you a clear, honest explanation of our affiliate relationships, how they work, and most importantly, how they do not influence the editorial content or review scores published on this site.
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This is a common and legitimate form of website monetisation used across the online publishing industry. Affiliate commissions are paid directly by the casino operators, not by you as the player.
No. Affiliate relationships do not influence the content, ratings, or recommendations published on this website. Lachlan Mercer maintains full editorial independence over all reviews and guides. No casino operator has the ability to pay for a favourable review, request the removal of negative findings, or alter scores in any way.
Aromaticessentials has chosen not to promote operators that fail to meet our minimum standards, even where doing so would result in higher affiliate earnings. If a platform scores poorly on safety, fairness, or payment reliability, it will not receive a recommendation on this site regardless of any commercial consideration.
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Lachlan Mercer is the owner and primary reviewer at Aromaticessentials. With dedicated focus on the Australian online pokies landscape, Lachlan applies a structured, evidence-based approach to every review. His assessments are based on direct research, publicly available operator data, and player feedback rather than on commercial incentives from operators.
In accordance with the guidelines of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding endorsements and testimonials, Aromaticessentials discloses all material connections between this website and the operators featured in our content. Any page on this site that contains affiliate links should be considered to carry a potential financial interest in the operators linked.
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