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stackspoker · #1 09-29-2005, 04:39 PM

Hi All,

StacksPoker.com has revised our affiliate program based on feedback from the online poker affiliate community. I want to offer my thanks to various affiliates and forum participants for giving their input.

The offer of 50% rake return for the life of players brought within our first three months of operation still stands, but we have modified our program to explicitly disallow rakeback being offered to players. Site operators found to be offering rakeback to players of StacksPoker.com will be terminated immediately with no exception. We will both state this in our affiliate agreement as well as publically state it on various affiliate forums (PartyRiches and CAP being two).

We will also offer a $70 CPA plan with customary deposit requirements.

If you havent signed up to become a Stacks affiliate yet, get your bonus code reserved at http://www.stackspoker.com under Affiliate Signup.

Again, thanks to everyone who has given input. We look forward to great partnerships.

stillshadow · #2 09-30-2005, 02:09 AM

Hi Brad,

I'm really looking forward to your site's activation - the graphics look like a major selling point, plus you're offering a great deal in revenues for affiliates. I filled out an application a week or two ago from the site - should I have received anything by now?

-Josh

Acapulco · #3 09-30-2005, 04:23 AM

From the Affiliate FAQ:

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By the 10th of each month, Stacks Poker calculates the total of all rakes contributed by your affiliated players. We then subtract any promotions, credits, bonuses or promo material (shirts/hats/etc) from the total. The net amount is then deposited in your Stacks Poker account.

Reading that, it seems that affiliates get 100% of the net profit for their players (okay, gross margin for you accountants). If this is true, then I can't imagine a better program. But I think I missed something. . .

CAZ · #4 09-30-2005, 06:12 AM

When is the launch date?

Holis · #5 09-30-2005, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by stackspoker@Sep 29 2005, 04:39 PM
Hi All,

StacksPoker.com has revised our affiliate program based on feedback from the online poker affiliate community. I want to offer my thanks to various affiliates and forum participants for giving their input.

The offer of 50% rake return for the life of players brought within our first three months of operation still stands, but we have modified our program to explicitly disallow rakeback being offered to players. Site operators found to be offering rakeback to players of StacksPoker.com will be terminated immediately with no exception. We will both state this in our affiliate agreement as well as publically state it on various affiliate forums (PartyRiches and CAP being two).

We will also offer a $70 CPA plan with customary deposit requirements.

If you havent signed up to become a Stacks affiliate yet, get your bonus code reserved at http://www.stackspoker.com under Affiliate Signup.

Again, thanks to everyone who has given input. We look forward to great partnerships.

Glad you changed the rakeback

Ill check you out again now.

Are you open for business ?

#6 09-30-2005, 10:18 AM

If any of you guys read my other post, this was the site I was talking about, I am already up and if anyone wants to sub, Ill exchange for somewhere else. I am glad Brad decided to do this, he's a great guy and has already shown he will listen to the people.

stackspoker · #7 09-30-2005, 02:18 PM

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Originally posted by bbkicks213@Sep 30 2005, 10:18 AM
If any of you guys read my other post, this was the site I was talking about, I am already up and if anyone wants to sub, Ill exchange for somewhere else. I am glad Brad decided to do this, he's a great guy and has already shown he will listen to the people.

Thanks BBKicks for taking the time to chat in getting the program better formed. I look forward to working with you guys!

stackspoker · #8 09-30-2005, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by stillshadow@Sep 30 2005, 02:09 AM
Hi Brad,

I'm really looking forward to your site's activation - the graphics look like a major selling point, plus you're offering a great deal in revenues for affiliates. I filled out an application a week or two ago from the site - should I have received anything by now?

-Josh

Josh and All,

I havent sent any affiliate followup correspondance yet. We have set a launch date at the end of November, but are still tentative as our software gets finalized. We want to ensure we offer the best product in the market, and are willing to spend a little extra time to get it right. As we get closer to our Beta test period and launch, I will start corresponding with the affiliates who have signed up. Thanks for your interest. I am always open to emails or IM at any time.

Acapulco · #9 09-30-2005, 02:41 PM

okay, I just noticed Brad's signature "Home of the 50% Commission Promotion", but the way the site's aff FAQ reads, it sounds like 100% commission.

stackspoker · #10 10-02-2005, 04:12 PM

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Originally posted by Acapulco@Sep 30 2005, 04:23 AM
From the Affiliate FAQ:

Quote:

By the 10th of each month, Stacks Poker calculates the total of all rakes contributed by your affiliated players. We then subtract any promotions, credits, bonuses or promo material (shirts/hats/etc) from the total. The net amount is then deposited in your Stacks Poker account.

Reading that, it seems that affiliates get 100% of the net profit for their players (okay, gross margin for you accountants). If this is true, then I can't imagine a better program. But I think I missed something. . .

This reads incorrectly. There should be a note that specifies the net amount is multiplied by your affiliate commission rate. If you are 50% MGR you would calculate GR (using the language previously described) and then multiply by .5. Thanks for catching the error!