Last updated: May 2026 — Stefan Müller-Haines, Hofladen Patz
Last Updated: January 2026
Welcome to Hofladen Patz (www.hofladen-patz.at). Transparency is fundamental to our mission. This page explains our affiliate relationships and how they work, ensuring you understand exactly how we operate and maintain our editorial integrity.
Hofladen Patz contains affiliate links to online casino operators and gambling platforms we review and recommend. An affiliate link is a special URL that tracks when you click through from our website to an operator's site. When you sign up, deposit, or play through one of these links, the operator may pay Hofladen Patz a commission. This commission comes from the operator's marketing budget—it does not increase the cost to you.
Stefan Müller-Haines, founder and author of Hofladen Patz, has affiliate partnerships with various online casino operators reviewed on this website. These include but are not limited to leading gambling platforms serving the CH market and international jurisdictions. A complete list of our affiliate partners is available upon request.
Importantly: we do not review every casino operator we have affiliate relationships with, and we do not have affiliate relationships with every operator we review. Our review selection is based on relevance, quality, and reader interest—never solely on commission potential.
The presence of affiliate relationships does not compromise our editorial independence. Stefan Müller-Haines maintains strict separation between business development and editorial content. Our reviews are conducted using rigorous, standardized methodology regardless of whether an affiliate relationship exists.
We provide honest assessments of both strengths and weaknesses. If an operator with an affiliate relationship performs poorly against our criteria, we will reflect this in our review. Conversely, we recommend excellent operators even when no affiliate commission is involved.
Stefan Müller-Haines brings over 15 years of experience in online gambling industry analysis, regulation, and player protection. His expertise spans casino operations, licensing frameworks, and technological innovations in the gambling sector. This deep industry knowledge informs every review published on Hofladen Patz.
Stefan's commitment to objectivity is demonstrated through consistent methodology, transparent disclosure of potential conflicts, and willingness to publish unfavorable reviews of operators regardless of affiliate status. Our reputation depends on credibility—not commissions.
We disclose our affiliate relationships because you deserve to understand our incentive structure. However, disclosing an incentive does not diminish our professional obligation to provide accurate, unbiased information. Think of it like a financial advisor who earns commissions but has a fiduciary duty to put your interests first—the incentive exists, but the duty to honesty remains paramount.
If you ever feel that our reviews lack objectivity, or if you have questions about our methodology or affiliate relationships, please contact us directly.
Website: www.hofladen-patz.at
Owner: Stefan Müller-Haines
Questions about this disclosure or our affiliate practices? We welcome your feedback and transparency inquiries.