With respect, instead of trying to spin how the changes are beneficial to affiliates, perhaps Referback could consider the unanimous opinion here, that this is not a good thing.
Most affiliates will happily accept a temporary $150 negative balance, instead of miss out on the occasional large initial deposit.
As mentioned, the bonus terms are so strict, that almost no bonus-hunter is going to emerge with a profit.
It would be a real shame if this condition remained as it is.
Referback has been a great program until now.
Wayne wrote:
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Here is my reasoning as to how this can be beneficial to affiliates. Players receive an incentive for their first purchase and most cases the free bonus exceeds the purchase as with the $50 for $200 promotion. As per the old definition the affiliate has a balance of -$150.00, and as per the new definition the balance is still $0. If the player leaves the casino you have lost nothing if the player purchases again the balance will show the first and second purchase less the bonus. Now the player has value, as he/she is able to make multiple purchases.
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Here is my reasoning as to how this can be beneficial to affiliates. Players receive an incentive for their first purchase and most cases the free bonus exceeds the purchase as with the $50 for $200 promotion. As per the old definition the affiliate has a balance of -$150.00, and as per the new definition the balance is still $0. If the player leaves the casino you have lost nothing if the player purchases again the balance will show the first and second purchase less the bonus. Now the player has value, as he/she is able to make multiple purchases.
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