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Jun
18


Poker Affiliate World have added a new clause based around affiliate ‘deals’. This clause may allow them to upgrade a deal if they broker a new agreement with their clients (casino partners).

ADDED TERM, Commissions, Commission Deals

2.17 Deals refers to the deals we offer to each affiliate on the network. Due to improvements in the deals with operators, Poker Affiliate World reserves the right to update the deals and will give notice either via our website, account management post login, or via direct communications (email/Newsletter).


Summary:The deals talk about improvements to structure only, so we can only assume that this clause relates to BETTER deals. Notice really should not be given on a website as called out in this term. Each affiliate should be notified if their deal changes (even if it is for the better).
Jun
17
Title:Affiliate Edge adds multiple account policyDate:June 17, 2009 11:59 am


Affiliate Edge has added a policy to their terms and conditions whereby affiliates may no longer open multiple accounts. This is a typical policy in the industry and provides the affiliate program.

UPDATED TERM, Accounts, Multiple Accounts

3.1. once approved, will be entitled to one Referral account. Requests can be made in writing to Affiliate Edge should the Referral Company deem it necessary to have more than one Referral account. This will be dealt on a case by case basis and the decision to grant or deny applications for multiple Referral accounts will be at the sole discretion of Affiliate Edge.


Summary:This is a very typical policy and was simply missed in the original set of terms and conditions.
Jun
16


Golden Associates have changed their commissions structure, but don’t worry, it’s not a bad think!

CHANGED COMMISSIONS PAGE, Commissions, Revenue Sharing

Our Commission Structure is as follows:

Net Profit Levels Commission %
Month 1 of membership – flat rate applies 40%
$0.00 – $9,999.99 $14,999.99 25%
$10,000.00 – $14,999.99 $15,000.00 – $29,999.99 30%
$15,000.00 + $30,000.00 + 35%


Summary:Golden Associates have definitely upgraded their commissions structure. It will still only help larger affiliates, but is much more attractive to affiliates now.
Jun
12
Title:BetUS removes Moneygram from FAQDate:June 12, 2009 6:58 am


It appears that Moneygram is no longer a payment option at BetUS, according to their updated FAQ Page. As of 6/12/2009, this portion of the terms was removed.

UPDATED TERM, Commissions, Payment Method

4. Is there a minimum balance required to receive a payout? Yes, the minimum balance required is: NETeller $25 minimum Moneybookers – $25 minimum Check by courier – $200 Bank Wire – $500
MoneyGrams – $200 Sportsbook or Poker account – $25 minimum 5. What are your payment options? We offer several payment options that vary according to which country you reside in. NETeller – available to Non North American affiliates. No fee. Moneybookers – available to Non North American affiliates. No fee. Check by courier – min. payment of $200. Incurs a $50 fee. Bank Wire – min. payment of $500. Incurs a $50.
Money Gram- min. payment of $200. Incurs a $34.95 fee + 6% of payment amount.


Summary:This is a simple removal of payment method and seems to happen quite frequently all over the place. I doubt Moneygram is used by very many affiliates, but those who use it will now need to find an alternate payment method from BetUS.
Jun
8


Best Affiliate, the affiliate program of BestPoker.com, is now AGD Certified. Our team have taken a hard look at their terms and found them to be affiliate-friendly.

Best Affiliates – NOW AGD CERTIFIED

Best Affiliates have been around since 2005 and very soon will have a brand new affiliate site to show off.

Summary:Best Affiliate: BestPoker.com (NetEnt Software) . The Best Affiliates team willl respond to any and all questions in their Best Affiliates / Best Poker Forum as quickly as possible.


Best Affiliate Website


AGD Certified
Jun
5


Commission Warehouse have added a 40% revenue share tier (if you are not sending US players).

UPDATED TERM, Commissions, Revenue Sharing

If in a calendar month, the Casino Net Win generated by the Affiliate is greater than US $20,000.00, but less than or equal to US $30,000.00, the Affiliate will earn 35% Commission on the Casino Net Win. If in a calendar month, the Casino Net Win generated by the Affiliate is greater than US $30,000.00, the Affiliate will earn 40% Commission on the Casino Net Win. The 40% commission tier will only relate to non-US players. US players will attract a maximum of 35% of NGR on referred players.


Summary:We all love higher revenue! Too bad if all your players are US players :) However, how likely is that since the casino is Players Palace and only accepts NON-US players :) Is a new casino coming?
Jun
3


Euro Partners have updated their terms and conditions with changes to territory exclusions. Players from the territories shown below are not accepted at Euro Partner’s casino properties.

UPDATED TERM, Casino Players, Territory Exclusions

The Excluded Territories are as follows: THE EXCLUDED TERRITORIES ARE AS FOLLOWS: THE UNITED STATES AND ITS TERRITORIES, AFGHANISTAN, ISRAEL, ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA, BULGARIA, CHINA, CUBA, NETHERLANDS ANTILLES, ESTONIA, IRAN, IRAQ, CYPRUS, KAHNAWAKE, LIBYA, MACAU, SUDAN BULGARIA, SYRIA, HONG KONG, PHILIPPINES , AND TURKEY.


Summary:As you can see, Euro Partners have removed some territories from exclusion. This is, hopefully, a good sign.
Jun
2


Sky Betting and Gaming (Skybet Affiliates) are now AGD Certified! Thanks to Jo for her help with the terms!

SkyBet Affiliates – NOW AGD CERTIFIED

Skybet Affiliates have been around since February 2009 and their casinos have been around for much, much longer.

Summary:SkyBet Affiliates represents the following online casinos: Skybet Casino (Orbis), SkyVegas Casino (Orbis), SkyPoker (Orbis), and Sky Bingo (Virtue Fusion). The Skybet affiliate team willl respond to any and all questions in their Skybet Affiliate Forum as quickly as possible.


Skybet Affiliate Website


AGD Certified
Jun
1
Title:Roxy Affiliates add High Roller PolicyDate:June 1, 2009 10:58 am


Following an ever-increasing trend, Roxy Affiliates have added a high roller policy to their terms and conditions which now allows them to carry over negatives in the event a player wins $10,000 or more. This term MAY be PREDATORY!! WARNING.

REMOVED TERM, Commissions, Negative Carryover

5.4 Negative earning are NOT carried forward and the Affiliates will begin each month on a zero balance. Should the Affiliates close the month with a positive balance, commissions will be paid on the positive balance. Should the Affiliates close the month with a negative balance, this balance will NOT be carried forward to the next month, unless the negative balance is a result of a charge-back as described above or in the case of the high roller policy application. (see point 5.7)


5.7 All payments will be made in US Dollars. High roller Policy a. In any given month, if an individual player generates a negative net win of at least $10,000 (’high-roller’), and the aggregate net win in that month (for the casino) for that affiliate is negative $2,000 or greater, then the high-roller policy will apply. b. If both of the above criteria are met (see point a) then the negative net win generated by the high-roller will be carried forward and offset against future net win generated by that high-roller. c. The negative balance carried forward cannot be set-off against other players’ net win. d. The negative balance carried forward cannot be greater than the total aggregate negative net win for the affiliate, for that month. e. If there is more than one high-roller, the negative balance carried forward will be split proportionally between them. f. The negative balance of a high-roller will be reduced by future positive net win that they generate in subsequent months. A negative balance will not be increased by future negative net win unless the high-roller meets the qualifying criteria in subsequent months. (see point a) g. High Roller carry over when applicable will be clearly displayed within the financial report of the affiliate account.


Summary:This high roller policy is becoming more and more prevalent in T&C’s these days and I would expect to see it even more. If you do not want a high-roller policy, you will want to avoid places like Roxy Affiliates. THIS MAY BE A PREDATORY TERM – IF APPLIED RETROACTIVELY TO CURRENT AFFILIATES!!! WARNING.
May
29


Mecca Affiliates have added a payment minimum for UK Bank transfers as shown below.

REMOVED TERM, Commissions, Minimum Playment for UK Bank Wires

The minimum is £100 for non UK bank transfers.


Summary:Mecca Affiliates now has a minimum for UK Bank Transfers. This is probably just clarification as we are confident they had a minimum previously. Good move to make it part of the T&C’s, though.

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