Agree with KK.
If I find myself having to check stats everyday to ensure I'm not getting shaved or what not, then clearly I'm partnering the wrong program/brands.
@abc - if that's how you feel them dump them, the constant stress ain't worth it.
Agreed, I see this happen with some RTG, last day of the month every month... Have cut them completely, but my old player base takes a hit near the last day or two every month.
Seen this also, some affiliate managers only work the last few days of each month getting creative. Almost seems like it's an automated process, Needless to say i when i see this pattern once to often they get the flick...
It happend to me as well, but just in 1-2 times and with thrustworthy programs. Even the player lost the money again in first days of next month. But in general I think first half of the month is everytime much more profitable, than the second one.
in programs where you can compare the netgaming with deposit-withdrawals - chargebacks that's the best way to check those things. if it doesn't match up - some hidden coupons where added.
Yeah thats definitely an issue, I hate when somebody wins big the last day and messes up steady monthly numbers for an affiliate.
From an affiliate manager's stand point it also sucks when there is a big loser for a month and then on the 1st day of the next month he/she makes everything back. So we basically end up paying the affiliates percentage. But thats just part of the whole function of the industry, I think player's winnings can affect both parties involved, given that both parties are not doing any fraudulent behaviour of course.