Trustworthy software

[Sherlock]

I am curious to which tracking and numbers you trust at least for 99%. I am not asking about affiliate programme as general, just the accuracy of software.

Here is my list of trust:
Pinnaclesports
Bettingpartners
Bet365
Betfair
5dimes
Tipico
Bwinparty



I have serious doubts about:
Nordicbet / Affiliatelounge
Unibet
SIA
Bewinners for .it and .fr

[-Shay-]

Bet365's numbers seem to be spot on in my opinion. Their clicks match up +/-1% of our own tracking and there's never been anything that has caused us to wonder in terms of the revenue figures.

[TheGooner]

Every single one of my partners ... I would not work with them otherwise.

[DanHorvat]

Every single one of my partners ... I would not work with them otherwise.

This might deserve a whole new thread but I'll ask here anyway:

When facing the dilemma of working or not working with a bookie which is great for players but not so good for affs, you don't work with them even though your visitors might benefit from signing up (e.g. better odds, more bets, better customer service)?

[TheGooner]

I am curious to which tracking and numbers you trust at least for 99%. I am not asking about affiliate programme as general, just the accuracy of software.

Programs that have longevity and are good for players with quality reputations do not shave or inaccurately report numbers for affiliates.
That was the OP question ... and that's why I can say "All our partners".

Places like Bet365, PaddyPower, Bovada, BetOnline, Ladbrokes, Coral, BetFred, Bookmaker, DublinBet, Carbon Poker, Club World (Affiliate Edge), Blackjack Ballroom (Rewards Affiliates), SkyBet, Globet, BetWay, MyBet, Centrebet and PinnacleSports.

All good sites, all trustworthy stats, although we did need to sit down with some of these places and discuss their "standard" terms, and make sure that we had appropriate schedules in place regarding cross channels, and minimum tiered percentages, and removal of predatory minimum clauses.

Having vetted their player side, and agreed affiliate terms we could promote them.

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When facing the dilemma of working or not working with a bookie which is great for players but not so good for affs, you don't work with them even though your visitors might benefit from signing up (e.g. better odds, more bets, better customer service)?

Now as for your question Dan : the short answer is Yes we do not work with programs that have poor terms and conditions for affiliates, or have demonstrated a lack of straight forward dealing with affiliates.

It's not a dilemma because I run a business site and we do not run a reader subscription model - the content is free for everyone to read - and so we fund the site by collecting fees on the signups and player activity.

The potential programs must pass BOTH player and affiliate examination in order to get advertising / listed. We evaluate over 200 gambling programs on a quarterly basis, and select around 20 to work with.

A small number of programs WOULD be eligible on a player basis but simply made it impossible for us to work with as affiliates either due to their terms and conditions or underwhelming affiliate service. I could understand a player playing at these places - but no gambling website is so unique that MUST be included (not even Betfair)

[DennisG]

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All good sites, all trustworthy stats, although we did need to sit down with some of these places and discuss their "standard" terms, and make sure that we had appropriate schedules in place regarding cross channels, and minimum tiered percentages, and removal of predatory minimum clauses.

Having vetted their player side, and agreed affiliate terms we could promote them.

Hey Gooner, we are building a new casino and I am taking on the affiliate management end of things. I am new to this whole thing and have been looking for a set (each) of "terms of service" that would be fair to affiliates and players alike.. Is there a way I can find a copy of these to adapt to our sites?

Thanks in advance and sorry if I am not complete in my question..

[F-L-C]

AGD might be able to help you

[JackTenSuited]

I have to agree with bet365, great program and software.
Affutd has been pretty consitant for me over the years.