In iGaming, beginners often do not fully understand the difference between an affiliate program and an affiliate network. The differences in commissions, control, and available tools, however, are significant. N1 Partners is not just a network and not just a direct program. Here is why that matters for your income.

Classic Affiliate Networks

An affiliate network is an intermediary. An affiliate signs up once and gets access to offers from dozens or hundreds of casinos. The network provides a single dashboard, statistics, and payouts.

Advantages:

• Low entry barrier. There is no need to go through approval with every brand.

• All offers, links, and statistics are available in one dashboard.

• Fast access to different GEOs.

Disadvantages:

• The network takes its cut, so CPA and RevShare rates are lower than in a direct program.

• No direct contact with the brand.

• Competition inside the network.

Direct Affiliate Programs

A direct affiliate program is a partnership directly with one casino or sportsbook.

Advantages:

• Maximum commissions. N1 Partners offers CPA commissions of up to €700 and RevShare of up to 55%.

• Direct control and the ability to discuss terms personally with a manager.

• The opportunity to build long term relationships.

Disadvantages:

• Limited choice. In most typical casino affiliate programs, you promote only one or two brands.

• More difficult scaling. To work with different GEOs, you need to join several programs and manage separate dashboards.

N1 Partners is a trusted online casino affiliate program and direct advertiser that has been offering leading brands for more than 8 years. They have their own portfolio of more than 14 products.

Comparing Payout Models

The difference between classic networks and N1 Partners comes down to transparency and commission size. Typical affiliate programs and networks can take 10 to 30% of the partner’s rate, offer average RevShare around 35%, and often apply negative carryover.

At N1 Partners, there are no intermediaries. N1 Partners works with all key partnership models: CPA, RevShare, Hybrid, and the spend model. There is no negative carryover. Top partners can benefit from CPA commissions of up to €700, RevShare of up to 55%, and custom exclusive deals.

Brand Portfolio

A classic casino affiliate network may give access to hundreds of brands, but some of those offers can be low quality or have poor retention. In a direct program, you usually get one or two brands.

At N1 Partners, you register once and get access to an exclusive portfolio of more than 14 carefully selected brands, including N1 Casino, N1Bet, Slot Hunter, Joo Casino, Lucky Hunter, Slots Mines, and others. You do not lose a percentage as you would in a network, but you can still switch between brands. A player who comes to N1 Casino may later start betting on sports, and your RevShare grows. N1 Partners offers fast, stable, and mobile optimized products, new brand launches, and exclusive promotions.

GEOs and Premium Markets

Classic networks often focus on GEOs with lower purchasing power. Direct programs may be limited to one country.

N1 Partners works with Tier 1 markets. These are premium regions where players make larger deposits and stay active for years. N1 Partners managers provide affiliates with full information on products, including casinos with high LTV, strong conversion rates, and Reg2Dep performance.

Support and Transparency

In classic networks, you often deal with a manager handling 200 or more partners. In direct programs, support can be limited.

At N1 Partners, managers provide in depth information to help maximize launch performance. N1 Partners offers data driven support through daily analytics and expert recommendations, helping partners scale their strategies effectively. Seasonal promotions, like the N1 Sport Promo, are actively communicated to partners by managers, ensuring affiliates have access to the best opportunities during peak seasons, such as the FIFA World Cup, to boost their earnings and engagement. 

With years of experience, trusted brands, and competitive terms, N1 Partners gives affiliates everything they need for effective traffic management. Top N1 Partners partners can access custom terms and flexible payment schedules on request. Choose N1 Partners and work with a partner that is invested in your growth.