Microgaming casino/network recommendations

[theshortstack]

I've been looking to add a couple of Microgaming casinos to my site, and would welcome any recommendations people might have about good converting casinos, or good networks to work with.

I've been looking at Wagershare and Fortune Affiliates. What are your thoughts on these networks? Especially when it comes to communication - I could really do with a network that's going to keep me up to date with promotions and ideally have an AM on messenger if/when I need to sort something out quickly.

Do either of these networks fit into that mould? Or would you recommend somewhere else completely different.

Cheers

 

[Guard Dog]

I've been looking to add a couple of Microgaming casinos to my site, and would welcome any recommendations people might have about good converting casinos, or good networks to work with.

I've been looking at Wagershare and Fortune Affiliates. What are your thoughts on these networks? Especially when it comes to communication - I could really do with a network that's going to keep me up to date with promotions and ideally have an AM on messenger if/when I need to sort something out quickly.

Do either of these networks fit into that mould? Or would you recommend somewhere else completely different.

Cheers

They are good programs for communication last I heard. Two of the best, though (IMO), are:

Brightshare
Rewards Affiliates

 

[greek39]

Takes me forever deciding what Microgaming program I will support. I usually leave the conversions out of the equation and substitute in player satisfaction, integrity, and communication. Also I put strict limits on how many I will partner with. In essence limit risks and spot problems before they fester IE. Grand Prive, Affiliate Lounge, Star Partner, Vegas Affiliates etc… all bad IMO

Although this may not be case for everyone Wagershare and Brightshare are defiantly not for me. I would rather not explain.

My top picks,

Casino Rewards

Referback

Fortune Affliates

All have been around for at least 10 years.

My 2 cents

Happy Holidays

greek39

 

[Engineer]

I like Rewards Affiliates; Renee is always responsive and helpful. I was happy with the way my earnings at Rewards increased when I increased their exposure a few months ago.

Fortune Affiliates and Red Returns are good, too.

The people at Referback are nice, but I can't make any money there.

Wagershare has low player value and poor retention.

 

[inspiration]

Added my comments please add yours, especially Starpartner findings !

Takes me forever deciding what Microgaming program I will support. I usually leave the conversions out of the equation and substitute in player satisfaction, integrity, and communication. Also I put strict limits on how many I will partner with. In essence limit risks and spot problems before they fester IE. Grand Prive, Affiliate Lounge, Star Partner, Vegas Affiliates etc… all bad IMO

I addressed Starpartner several times no changes : stats are INACCURATE + still not refreshed in a reasonable time, conversions are the worst of ALL microgaming casinos IMO, retention is zero .....very fishy if you ask me .....


Although this may not be case for everyone Wagershare and Brightshare are defiantly not for me. I would rather not explain.


I have had some good months with both, Brightshare seems the better one of the two and has good stats, tools and a better retention team.

Greek: What reason not to explain? I can definately appreciate your findings.

My top picks,

Casino Rewards --> Very good retention

Referback --> average to low retention, but trustworthy IMO

Fortune Affliates --> average retention, low conversions

All have been around for at least 10 years.

My 2 cents

Happy Holidays

greek39

 

[Vladi]

Another rec for Brightshare and Referback.
Also 32 Red is pretty much the best casino online.

Fortune try hard but they just don't convert well for me.

Casino Rewards is interesting because of their commission calculations - based on theoretical revenue earned on the amount wagered rather than actual revenue. On the one hand its good because you are paid even if players win, but on the other IMHO ...

I would avoid Casino Rewards unless you can bring a high volume of players as earnings tend to be lower for small affiliates. Their theoretical commission evens out over a large player-base of regular players but seeing a single whale come in, wager over $50k on blackjack and then your earnings say something like $70 could be hard to stomach, especially since they could have just lost $10k. And yes they could have just won $10k too, but you'll never know though as the stats won't show you actual revenue.

Nothing against the program and the affiliate managers are amongst the best in the business, you young players just need to be aware of what you are getting into.

 

[greek39]

Greek: What reason not to explain? I can definately appreciate your findings.

Before Star Partner the affiliate program was called Vegas Partner Lounge. Vegas Partner merged with another program (I forget the name). I decided to partner with them way back in 2005. Still relatively new and naïve I did the best I could. Three years past and not a cent earned. My stats were very good, lots of hits and downloads a good recipe for conversions. I stuck with them knowing their brands were favourable amongst players and most affiliates.

As time passed nothing earned, not one conversion. I bitched on one forum and some members suggested I would be better of using ppc. Yes my hits were this high never mind downloads. I tried and tried to gain some understanding then realized I was wasting my time. If a program requires this much babysitting count me out. I have no time chasing after stats with no integrity.
So I requested my account be closed down and said goodbye. I still receive newsletters from Star Partner with my closed aff tag included. I have contacted them numerous of times requesting a password but they never respond.

Here is my last request,

Hi Conrad,

Any idea what my login credentials are? I keep getting newsletters but have no access been this way for a year?

No response as usual.

The moral of story… Up until last year my earnings were nill. IMO I learnt a valuable lesson if your stats are not in order neither is the program. If you’re spending half the day chasing answers the program is not worth it. The web is a very fast environment to be wasting valuable time and resources on a program that shows no courtesy or integrity.

Should also add almost every program I support is audited using various methods. I come from huge family most of which helped conducting a thorough audit. Star Partner failed to record any new accounts or deposits.

greek39

 

[Dmoney644]

I would have to say that the Go Wild Casino program is very favorible for me. They seem to do much more for affiliates and players as far as retention efforts are concerned.

Though only a little over a year old, stats are in depth, earnings for me, only promoting 3 months have been pretty good, averaging about 300 new players a month so far in the past 3 months of promoting and #'s are growing daily.

Conversion rates have been awesome upwards around 70 deposits a month and growing.

As far as aff mgrs, Igor is very on top of things and very delightful to work and speak with.

The best thing is that each month, payments have been paid by the 4th or 5th day of the month.


Go Wild is definitely the "New Revolution" in Microgaming Standards.

 

[bonustreak]

I am right in the middle of reviewing terms for Go Wild now everyone so stay tuned

 

[Renee]

Another rec for Brightshare and Referback.
Also 32 Red is pretty much the best casino online.

Fortune try hard but they just don't convert well for me.

Casino Rewards is interesting because of their commission calculations - based on theoretical revenue earned on the amount wagered rather than actual revenue. On the one hand its good because you are paid even if players win, but on the other IMHO ...

I would avoid Casino Rewards unless you can bring a high volume of players as earnings tend to be lower for small affiliates. Their theoretical commission evens out over a large player-base of regular players but seeing a single whale come in, wager over $50k on blackjack and then your earnings say something like $70 could be hard to stomach, especially since they could have just lost $10k. And yes they could have just won $10k too, but you'll never know though as the stats won't show you actual revenue.

Nothing against the program and the affiliate managers are amongst the best in the business, you young players just need to be aware of what you are getting into.

I'd just like to add here that Rewards Affiliates started offering a new Tiered RevShare Model a few months ago, so there is no need to avoid us totally now if you don't like the wager model

If anyone has any questions about our commissions models I will be more than happy to answer them.
Cheers

 

[Vladi]

I did notice that the other day Renee. Choice is good

 

[Renee]

I did notice that the other day Renee. Choice is good

Ok sweet.. Your post sounded as though you were unaware