Topic: What is the difference between Referral and Affiliate? (Read 418 times)
I think many of the users here have already give their answers and most of them are right, I think it is time to lock this thread as your question has been answered already but most of the users that replies here in your thread. You can find it at the bottom part of the thread.
In layman terms:
1. Affiliate
People who are bound to that particular site through contract of some kind. This is super professional and comes with a fixed pay, they might be telling about the site publicly as well.
2. Referral
Way easier to do but doesn't come with a contract of any kind, if you add the sites code with your particular one on going to that site and if someone clicks and registers, then viola! You get 1 referral, it's harder and it's not that professional.
Affiliate>>>> Referral
1. Affiliate
People who are bound to that particular site through contract of some kind. This is super professional and comes with a fixed pay, they might be telling about the site publicly as well.
2. Referral
Way easier to do but doesn't come with a contract of any kind, if you add the sites code with your particular one on going to that site and if someone clicks and registers, then viola! You get 1 referral, it's harder and it's not that professional.
Affiliate>>>> Referral
I think both of a little differences, Affiliate is most likely partnership with which company, here you will get a private link to share with your friends/followers and i think profit is bigger then Referral. It’s mainly for influencers i think. On the other hand in Referral, who just will invite with their some close friends to get commissions.
A referral can be an affiliate or not, an affiliate is always a referral. A referral means that you will get something in exchange for sending customers to them. That something may be simply a one-off award or a percentage of the opening balance of the player. An affiliate usually means that you will be getting a cut of the customer expenses in the site or book, that is a more recurrent method of referral payment.
Casinos are doing this as part of their marketing strategy, don’t try to abuse it because they can caught you for sure.
You are right that if gambler try to abuse referral system then those who will abuse will suffer more and more while the real user will not fall on any suffer. And many scam accusation from newbie account might be posted here for same case. I mean they abuse the system and for that reason they face many problem including fund lock, account lock etc.
They have the same purpose but different reward, affiliate program are more profitable but of course its not easy to qualify since they have the requirements while the referral system you only need to share your link and if someone registered under your link and deposited the money, that’s the only time you will get your reward. Casinos are doing this as part of their marketing strategy, don’t try to abuse it because they can caught you for sure.
I almost want to say that the Affiliate program are a step or two higher that the referral program. 
So anyone can basically join the referral program, because you simply spread your referral link and you are a part of it.
When you are recruited or if you apply for the Affiliate program to advertise for the casino... you have to adhere to some requirements..before you are approved to join as an affiliate. (Example : You have to get say 100 000 followers on Youtube or some Streaming Platform on Social media... etc..)
The Affiliate have a lot of extra benefits when they join the Affiliate program.
This is a good explanation between this two, and casinos really have this option since they want to market their site and if you are going to join their affiliate program, that only means you have a good connections and huge number of followers by this, you can earn a lot. Well, referral system are the basic one you can also take advantage of this especially if you know someone who are into gambling as well, just try to understand the rules so you won’t get disqualified if ever. So anyone can basically join the referral program, because you simply spread your referral link and you are a part of it. When you are recruited or if you apply for the Affiliate program to advertise for the casino... you have to adhere to some requirements..before you are approved to join as an affiliate. (Example : You have to get say 100 000 followers on Youtube or some Streaming Platform on Social media... etc..)
The Affiliate have a lot of extra benefits when they join the Affiliate program.
Hi 
I've seen a lot of casinos with a referral system already in your account settings but there is another tab at the bottom of every casino and you can also sign-up as an "Affiliate".
What is the difference between those two?
Thanks!
I've seen a lot of casinos with a referral system already in your account settings but there is another tab at the bottom of every casino and you can also sign-up as an "Affiliate".
What is the difference between those two?
Thanks!
You asked the very same question multiple times in numerous threads, including my thread about gambling affiliation - I am confused?
I was curious about other opinions in this thread. Is there a problem asking such things? You should go and live your life and stop wasting it reading every single comment in this forum.
The problem is S H I T P O S T I N G
There cannot be two opinions on that "question", so yeah - this is shitposting at its best.
It's not shitposting, you're just frustrated.
Hi
I've seen a lot of casinos with a referral system already in your account settings but there is another tab at the bottom of every casino and you can also sign-up as an "Affiliate".
What is the difference between those two?
Thanks!
I've seen a lot of casinos with a referral system already in your account settings but there is another tab at the bottom of every casino and you can also sign-up as an "Affiliate".
What is the difference between those two?
Thanks!
You asked the very same question multiple times in numerous threads, including my thread about gambling affiliation - I am confused?
I was curious about other opinions in this thread. Is there a problem asking such things? You should go and live your life and stop wasting it reading every single comment in this forum.
The problem is S H I T P O S T I N G
There cannot be two opinions on that "question", so yeah - this is shitposting at its best.
Both profits, but affiliates has more chance to make profit than referrals.
Affiliates has lots of benefits, it has wide range of rewards also like tiers/levels for every user they invites, the promo used of their invites, and you dont need to have an account on the platform, every bet they made, mostly it is used in different platform to promote the specific service, say a casino.
While referral is just a fixed rate or percentage whenever a user invites to the platform, every bet they made. A referrer also is a existing user of the platform/casino.
Affiliates has lots of benefits, it has wide range of rewards also like tiers/levels for every user they invites, the promo used of their invites, and you dont need to have an account on the platform, every bet they made, mostly it is used in different platform to promote the specific service, say a casino.
While referral is just a fixed rate or percentage whenever a user invites to the platform, every bet they made. A referrer also is a existing user of the platform/casino.
I disagree. It is pretty much the same. It just depends on which is which was REFERRED. Basically, Referral System mentioned by the OP is the one A USER USES to get AFFILIATES. Hence Affiliates are those THAT ARE REFERRED. But some platforms uses both terms is just their referral system in such ways like "affiliate links" or "referral links" that pretty much pertains to the same thing.
From what I have encountered from the casinos here, mostly, you can interchange these terms.
The difference is how each casino give the benefits of their affiliates/referrals and how they define it.
So if you want to get the benefits of this feature, better check the conditions of the casino itself.
Because their terms vary from one another, the privileges attached to it and other things related to this category.
I'm talking based on my experience as an affiliate and also uses referrals, my experience is not just about gambling particular but mostly finance apps that offers much as an affiliate. And its proven that affiliate have more chance make profits.
In much legal form, affiliates needs to provide legal documents, have platform where they can promote the service e.g. facebook/twitter page, website and needs approval from the service before they can promote the service. Having affiliate link is also not just particular to get new invites, but also bought products/service. While referrals is particularly on inviting new users on the platform
I almost want to say that the Affiliate program are a step or two higher that the referral program. So anyone can basically join the referral program, because you simply spread your referral link and you are a part of it.
When you are recruited or if you apply for the Affiliate program to advertise for the casino... you have to adhere to some requirements..before you are approved to join as an affiliate. (Example : You have to get say 100 000 followers on Youtube or some Streaming Platform on Social media... etc..)
The Affiliate have a lot of extra benefits when they join the Affiliate program.
So anyone can basically join the referral program, because you simply spread your referral link and you are a part of it. When you are recruited or if you apply for the Affiliate program to advertise for the casino... you have to adhere to some requirements..before you are approved to join as an affiliate. (Example : You have to get say 100 000 followers on Youtube or some Streaming Platform on Social media... etc..)
The Affiliate have a lot of extra benefits when they join the Affiliate program.
Both are marketing strategies and many people think they mean the same thing this is why they are wrongly used interchangeably.
There are few differences between the two. For example, a referral program is dedicated mainly for the service customers or players in case of a casino. A player can join the referral program, he will get a referral link and he will get a percentage from the money spent by all those who registered through his link.
On the other hand, affiliate programs are dedicated for influencers (streamers, bloggers, instgrammers...). They doesn't have to be customers of the service.
There are few differences between the two. For example, a referral program is dedicated mainly for the service customers or players in case of a casino. A player can join the referral program, he will get a referral link and he will get a percentage from the money spent by all those who registered through his link.
On the other hand, affiliate programs are dedicated for influencers (streamers, bloggers, instgrammers...). They doesn't have to be customers of the service.
Hi
I've seen a lot of casinos with a referral system already in your account settings but there is another tab at the bottom of every casino and you can also sign-up as an "Affiliate".
What is the difference between those two?
Thanks!
I've seen a lot of casinos with a referral system already in your account settings but there is another tab at the bottom of every casino and you can also sign-up as an "Affiliate".
What is the difference between those two?
Thanks!
Between the two I prefer to be an affiliate than to be a part of the referral system, some projects do an invite-only affiliate they invite influencers, vloggers, and celebrities whom they pay based on their contract to the project, while in the referrals system anybody and everybody can take part regardless of your status, your rewards are fixed based on your referrals actions or based on the rewards set up by the casino or any other project.
There's a thin line differentiating these 2 terms. I am seeing that affiliate has better privileges than referral system. However, it depends on how the casino is describing these 2 features. And sometimes, they just use it without thinking the difference. So if you are interested in this feature, you should check the casino itself on how they offer privileges and earnings and the conditions you need to meet to enjoy this feature.
Hi
I've seen a lot of casinos with a referral system already in your account settings but there is another tab at the bottom of every casino and you can also sign-up as an "Affiliate".
What is the difference between those two?
Thanks!
I've seen a lot of casinos with a referral system already in your account settings but there is another tab at the bottom of every casino and you can also sign-up as an "Affiliate".
What is the difference between those two?
Thanks!
Between the two I prefer to be an affiliate than to be a part of the referral system, some projects do an invite-only affiliate they invite influencers, vloggers, and celebrities whom they pay based on their contract to the project, while in the referrals system anybody and everybody can take part regardless of your status, your rewards are fixed based on your referrals actions or based on the rewards set up by the casino or any other project.
Both profits, but affiliates has more chance to make profit than referrals.
Affiliates has lots of benefits, it has wide range of rewards also like tiers/levels for every user they invites, the promo used of their invites, and you dont need to have an account on the platform, every bet they made, mostly it is used in different platform to promote the specific service, say a casino.
While referral is just a fixed rate or percentage whenever a user invites to the platform, every bet they made. A referrer also is a existing user of the platform/casino.
Affiliates has lots of benefits, it has wide range of rewards also like tiers/levels for every user they invites, the promo used of their invites, and you dont need to have an account on the platform, every bet they made, mostly it is used in different platform to promote the specific service, say a casino.
While referral is just a fixed rate or percentage whenever a user invites to the platform, every bet they made. A referrer also is a existing user of the platform/casino.
I disagree. It is pretty much the same. It just depends on which is which was REFERRED. Basically, Referral System mentioned by the OP is the one A USER USES to get AFFILIATES. Hence Affiliates are those THAT ARE REFERRED. But some platforms uses both terms is just their referral system in such ways like "affiliate links" or "referral links" that pretty much pertains to the same thing.
From what I have encountered from the casinos here, mostly, you can interchange these terms.
The difference is how each casino give the benefits of their affiliates/referrals and how they define it.
So if you want to get the benefits of this feature, better check the conditions of the casino itself.
Because their terms vary from one another, the privileges attached to it and other things related to this category.
Indeed! If you ever tried to change the word "Referral" with "Affiliate", the meaning would be pretty much the same and even anyone that understand both terms would understand the meanings regardless of words being interchanged. That's why I'm curious how some could see it be different to each other while if you use both the words the contextual meaning will end up the same.
Online casinos offer affiliates deals based on revenue sharing, CPA, or a hybrid of the two. CPA or cost-per-acquisition is a fixed commission paid for each depositing player.
Source: https://www.casinorankings.com/affiliate/
So we do already have the idea.
Source: https://www.casinorankings.com/affiliate/
So we do already have the idea.
How about this? Will that pertain to a different thing?
Quote
"Online casinos offer referral deals based on revenue sharing, CPA, or a hybrid of the two. CPA or cost-per-acquisition is a fixed commission paid for each depositing player."
Both profits, but affiliates has more chance to make profit than referrals.
Affiliates has lots of benefits, it has wide range of rewards also like tiers/levels for every user they invites, the promo used of their invites, and you dont need to have an account on the platform, every bet they made, mostly it is used in different platform to promote the specific service, say a casino.
While referral is just a fixed rate or percentage whenever a user invites to the platform, every bet they made. A referrer also is a existing user of the platform/casino.
Affiliates has lots of benefits, it has wide range of rewards also like tiers/levels for every user they invites, the promo used of their invites, and you dont need to have an account on the platform, every bet they made, mostly it is used in different platform to promote the specific service, say a casino.
While referral is just a fixed rate or percentage whenever a user invites to the platform, every bet they made. A referrer also is a existing user of the platform/casino.
I disagree. It is pretty much the same. It just depends on which is which was REFERRED. Basically, Referral System mentioned by the OP is the one A USER USES to get AFFILIATES. Hence Affiliates are those THAT ARE REFERRED. But some platforms uses both terms is just their referral system in such ways like "affiliate links" or "referral links" that pretty much pertains to the same thing.
From what I have encountered from the casinos here, mostly, you can interchange these terms.
The difference is how each casino give the benefits of their affiliates/referrals and how they define it.
So if you want to get the benefits of this feature, better check the conditions of the casino itself.
Because their terms vary from one another, the privileges attached to it and other things related to this category.
I have my opinion too, for me, being an affiliate is like you are related to the company, or you have a partnership or work with them. While for referral, you can refer them even if you are not connected and earn a commission from your referral.
However, at the end of the day, it still defends what the gambling sites could offer and how they'll describe their referral or affiliate system as it might differ from one gambling site to another.
However, at the end of the day, it still defends what the gambling sites could offer and how they'll describe their referral or affiliate system as it might differ from one gambling site to another.
Both profits, but affiliates has more chance to make profit than referrals.
Affiliates has lots of benefits, it has wide range of rewards also like tiers/levels for every user they invites, the promo used of their invites, and you dont need to have an account on the platform, every bet they made, mostly it is used in different platform to promote the specific service, say a casino.
While referral is just a fixed rate or percentage whenever a user invites to the platform, every bet they made. A referrer also is a existing user of the platform/casino.
Affiliates has lots of benefits, it has wide range of rewards also like tiers/levels for every user they invites, the promo used of their invites, and you dont need to have an account on the platform, every bet they made, mostly it is used in different platform to promote the specific service, say a casino.
While referral is just a fixed rate or percentage whenever a user invites to the platform, every bet they made. A referrer also is a existing user of the platform/casino.
I disagree. It is pretty much the same. It just depends on which is which was REFERRED. Basically, Referral System mentioned by the OP is the one A USER USES to get AFFILIATES. Hence Affiliates are those THAT ARE REFERRED. But some platforms uses both terms is just their referral system in such ways like "affiliate links" or "referral links" that pretty much pertains to the same thing.
but they do have differences in terms on how about they would get their commission.
Ex.
Affiliate - How they do make money?
Online casinos offer affiliates deals based on revenue sharing, CPA, or a hybrid of the two. CPA or cost-per-acquisition is a fixed commission paid for each depositing player.
Source: https://www.casinorankings.com/affiliate/
So we do already have the idea.
Both profits, but affiliates has more chance to make profit than referrals.
Affiliates has lots of benefits, it has wide range of rewards also like tiers/levels for every user they invites, the promo used of their invites, and you dont need to have an account on the platform, every bet they made, mostly it is used in different platform to promote the specific service, say a casino.
While referral is just a fixed rate or percentage whenever a user invites to the platform, every bet they made. A referrer also is a existing user of the platform/casino.
Affiliates has lots of benefits, it has wide range of rewards also like tiers/levels for every user they invites, the promo used of their invites, and you dont need to have an account on the platform, every bet they made, mostly it is used in different platform to promote the specific service, say a casino.
While referral is just a fixed rate or percentage whenever a user invites to the platform, every bet they made. A referrer also is a existing user of the platform/casino.
I disagree. It is pretty much the same. It just depends on which is which was REFERRED. Basically, Referral System mentioned by the OP is the one A USER USES to get AFFILIATES. Hence Affiliates are those THAT ARE REFERRED. But some platforms uses both terms is just their referral system in such ways like "affiliate links" or "referral links" that pretty much pertains to the same thing.
After reading some replies I am now confused. LOL
Hi
I've seen a lot of casinos with a referral system already in your account settings but there is another tab at the bottom of every casino and you can also sign-up as an "Affiliate".
What is the difference between those two?
Thanks!
This is what I understand. Both are the same but when I am referring something, I am suggesting it to someone who is close to me. When I am an affiliate I do not care about who I am referring to. I create marketing campaign and drive traffic to the page. I've seen a lot of casinos with a referral system already in your account settings but there is another tab at the bottom of every casino and you can also sign-up as an "Affiliate".
What is the difference between those two?
Thanks!
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