The explainer

How iGaming affiliate marketing works

A step-by-step guide to how affiliate marketing works in the online casino industry — and how LATE fits in.

What is affiliate marketing?

Affiliate marketing is a performance-based model. A business pays a commission to someone who refers a customer. The referral is tracked through a unique link, so the business knows exactly who sent the customer.

In iGaming, this means: a casino pays a commission to anyone who refers a player who signs up and deposits. The affiliate doesn't handle money, run games, or manage players. They connect interested people with licensed products.

How tracking works

When you join LATE, you get a unique tracking link for each casino offer you choose to promote. This link contains a unique identifier tied to your account.

  1. 01You share your unique link
  2. 02Someone clicks it
  3. 03The click is logged (timestamp, source, device)
  4. 04A tracking cookie is set on their browser (30 days)
  5. 05They're redirected to the casino's website
  6. 06If they sign up and meet the offer requirements, the conversion is attributed to you
  7. 07Your commission is calculated based on the offer's tier structure

All of this happens automatically. You see clicks and conversions in real time on your dashboard.

Commission models explained

Cost Per Acquisition
CPA

A fixed amount for every qualifying player you refer. Predictable, immediate. Best for high-volume traffic.

Ongoing percentage
Revenue share

A percentage of the net gaming revenue generated by players you refer, for as long as they remain active. Grows over time. Best for long-term, quality traffic.

Combination
Hybrid

A smaller upfront CPA plus ongoing revenue share. Balances predictability with long-term upside.

Each model has trade-offs. CPA gives you predictable returns per conversion. Revenue share can grow but depends on player behaviour. Hybrid balances both.

What are tiers?

Most casino offers use a tiered commission structure. The more conversions you generate on a specific offer, the higher your commission rate.

Starter
0–49 conversions
Base rate
Growth
50–99 conversions
Higher rate
Elite
100+ conversions
Highest rate

Tiers are per-offer. Your tier on one casino is independent of another. Commission rates vary by offer and are set by casino partners.

What does LATE do?

LATE sits between casinos and affiliates. Instead of approaching each casino individually, negotiating terms, and managing multiple tracking systems, you use one platform.

  • One dashboard for all your offers
  • One login instead of ten
  • Casino vetting and UKGC licence verification
  • Tracking, attribution, and commission calculation
  • Compliance guidance and responsible gambling requirements
  • Creative assets and caption templates

Free for affiliates. Always.

Compliance and responsible gambling

Promoting online casino products in the UK is regulated. The key rules every affiliate must follow:

  • Only promote UKGC-licensed casinos
  • Always disclose that content is promotional (#ad)
  • Never target under-18s
  • Never feature anyone who appears under 25
  • Never suggest gambling can solve financial problems
  • Include 18+ and BeGambleAware.org on everything

LATE provides compliance guidelines and pre-approved caption templates to help you stay within the rules.

Ready to see how it works?
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LATE Affiliates is an affiliate marketing platform. When affiliates generate conversions through our platform, LATE earns a commission. All casino partners are verified to hold valid UK Gambling Commission licences.