FAQ

Here are answers to some common questions we frequently receive. If you can't find your answer here or you have further questions, please go to our Contact page and email the team that speaks your language.

Please see the Everest Poker France FAQ for information specific to promoting Everest Poker in France.

General

Joining

Earnings

Payments

Marketing

Statistics, Tracking and Tools

General

Is Everest Affiliates associated with Affiliated Web Attractions?
Yes. Everest Affiliates is the new brand name which combines the former brands Affiliated Web Attractions (AWA) and United Partner Program (UPP).

What is the difference between Everest Affiliates and AWA?
There are many specific differences between the two affiliate portals and they include, but are not limited to, the following:

Affiliated Web Attractions Everest Affiliates
Ad Tracking Did not track impressions & clicks Tracks and reports impressions and clicks every 15 minutes, as well as ongoing conversion rate
Ad Serving Partner downloaded and served a GIF; paid for ISP bandwidth and lag time if reaching a distant country Partner downloads HTML link code and Everest Affiliates serves the ad; nodes located throughout the globe for optimal load speed
Commission CPS (revenue share) only CPS, CPA, Hybrid available
Commission Tiers Different for casino versus poker; weekly tiers were difficult to reach Same tiers for both casino and poker; easier for marketing initiatives to affect monthly tiers
Payment Weekly, but tied to confusing periods not aligned to calendar months Monthly payouts based on calendar month; payments are made within ten business days of close of batch
Payment Adjustments Adjustments due to credit card charge-backs, fraud, etc., were applied to partner accounts and could vary widely Adjustments are clearly defined and assessed as one low monthly fee: 2% of pre-authorized deposits for casino and poker; so you can easily calculate how much your commission will be before you are paid out
Negative Balance Carry-over If players won big, the account could go negative and stay negative indefinitely No negative balance carry-over; partner accounts with negative balances are reset to zero at the start of the next month
Reporting (Periods) Confusing periods and reports limited to previous five periods (five weeks) - historical data not available Full historical data; data archived and rolled up into months after 24 months
Reporting (Players) No game data Player game data; country data; conversions can be tracked to specific banners

Joining

How do I sign up?
Just fill out our Affiliate Application and submit it to get started right away.

What does it cost?
It costs nothing to join our program! It is absolutely free, with no hidden costs. Your success depends on how much you put into your marketing efforts, which may require some financial investment on your part. We then pay you 25-40% in commissions on the revenue you generate by referring players to our gaming properties.

How do I start?
After you submit your application we review it to ensure that your content is a match for our partnership program. If accepted, you will receive an email with your username and password which you will enter into this website in order to access our partner portal. This portal contains all the necessary tools and reports for you to manage your relationship with us.

Can I join if I don't have a website?
Yes, you can join if you don't have a website. Traditional offline marketing techniques can be very effective, including direct mail, fliers, magazine and newspaper ads, television and radio commercials, etc. Other online methods can also be used, such as renting email opt-in lists or buying online banner placements. Please work with your Partner Account Manager if you decide to market Everest Affiliates properties offline, to ensure that your efforts are correctly tracked in our system.

Why can't I log in?
First check that you are correctly entering your username and password and don't have your "Caps Lock" on, since they are case-sensitive. If you continue to have problems logging in, please contact your Partner Account Manager. Please be aware that from time to time we will be running required maintenance on the partner portal and no logins will be allowed at that time. We will place a message on our homepage well before we do this to let you know what times to expect the outage and how long it will last.

Earnings

How much can I earn?
How much you earn will depend on how many players you acquire and how much revenue those players generate. The more players you acquire and the more revenue they generate, the bigger your commission cheques. Many of our top partners earn over $100,000 a month. They might even tell you themselves if you go to any of the popular affiliate forums such as www.casinoaffiliateprograms.com. Ask around!

What is the Commission Scale?
For an updated commission scale, please see our Commissions page.

What happens if my players win more money than they lose?
When promoting almost any casino (not just ours), if you decide to partner on a CPS or revenue share basis, you share in the net gaming revenue. This is calculated by player losses minus wins, so if players win more than they lose, your commission balance during that monthly period temporarily goes negative. Since player wins can occasionally be quite large, rather than carry this negative balance forward into following months, we reset your account to zero at the end of the month so you may have a fresh start.

Payments

How will I get paid?
We offer you 2 e-wallet solutions. Each of them is a fast and secure way to transfer cash online through same-day payments and virtually instant cash transfers.

  • NETeller: Recommended as the most convenient and efficient payment method. Your profits are securely transferred directly into your NETeller account so you can access the funds as soon as they arrive. NETeller will automatically convert the transfer into your chosen currency. With NETeller, you can also withdraw funds from your NETeller Account to your personal NETeller ATM Card (this card is free; you can have instant withdrawals in your local currency). Minimum payment amount is US$30.
  • Moneybookers: Interface available in French, Italian, German, English, and Spanish. Profits are securely deposited directly into your Moneybookers account through this convenient electronic payment method. Moneybookers supports local payment methods in 30 countries and multiple currencies: Euro, British Pound, U.S. Dollar, Australian Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Czech Koruna, Danish Krone, Hong Kong Dollar, Hungarian Forint, Israeli Shekel, Japanese Yen, Malaysian Ringgit, New Taiwan Dollar, New Zealand Dollar, Norwegian Krone, Polish Zloty, Singapore Dollar, Slovakian Koruna, Swedish Krona, Swiss Franc and Thailand Baht. Minimum payment amount is US$30.
  • Cheque by air mail: We offer cheques sent by air mail through local postal service in your choice of currencies (US$ or €). The default minimum cheque amount is US$30, but you can set a higher minimum to minimize cheque-cashing fees. Payments by cheque may take 2-6 weeks depending on postal service efficiency.

    Please note that all cheques are issued from a UK bank. Please check the applicable processing fees with your bank.

  • Visa Credits: For partners in select countries (click here to see if you qualify) we offer credits to a Visa credit card. Your commissions will be securely deposited as credit to a Visa credit card of your choice. Minimum payment amount is US$100.
  • Electronic Transfer: Electronic transfers are available worldwide. Your bank will automatically convert the transfer into the currency of your account. Minimum transfer amount is US$500.

How often will I get paid?
Commission payments are batched for processing on the last day of every calendar month. We make every effort to transfer funds to all the different payment providers (NETeller, Moneybookers, etc) by the tenth business day of the following month. For example, if we process the payment batch on July 31, you should see funds in your chosen account by August 10. You should understand that based on the payment method you choose, there are different amounts of time when the funds will actually be available to you. For instance, NETeller is almost instantaneous, but cheques may take 2-6 weeks to arrive and then another 5-10 days to clear at your bank. Choose the payment method that is most efficient or comfortable for you. For more pros and cons, ask other affiliates what their preferences are.

What currencies are available for payments?
The available currencies depend on the payment method selected. We offer cheques in US$ and €. Electronic transfer payments are sent in US$. If your bank is in a currency other than US$, most banks will automatically convert the funds to the currency of your account.

Marketing

Which property will earn me the most money?
Our different properties attract different types of players, and allow you to target your marketing messages in different ways. To maximize your reach, we recommend that you promote several properties. This gives you the chance to attract the widest variety and number of players, which generates more revenue for you.

Do you have banner ads I can use?
Yes, we have a whole library of banner ads in various styles, languages and themes, ready for your immediate use. Once you become a partner, visit our Banner Ad Library.

Statistics, Tracking and Tools

How is a player linked to me?
Once you register as a partner, you can access a set of marketing links that contain your Partner ID (PID). As you market our properties and refer players to our sites, these customers will be tagged with your PID. When they generate revenue for our gaming properties, we will calculate a commission for you.

How can I track my performance and the activity of my players?
When you become a Partner, you have secure web access to an extensive set of tools for managing your partner account. These include statistics on player activity, revenue generation, period earnings and payment status.

Can I track the success of different properties that I promote?
Yes, our powerful web-based tools allow you to see the activity and revenue generated through each property separately. The earnings from all properties are aggregated into your monthly commission payment.