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How to Drive Traffic Without Caps and Earn Without Limits? Betmen Affiliates x Marsa Team
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If you – an affiliate marketer – can generate quality traffic, then you can easily secure offers with competitive CPA rates. However, these often come with limited daily caps – a well-known pain point in the market. Other pain points include advertisers who are afraid of running into high costs, are reluctant to share other GEOs with advertising networks, or simply don’t trust you.
The problem of limited caps becomes even more apparent when resources allow affiliates to drive traffic in large volumes, and due to constant caps, partners have to gather dozens of offers at once in order to earn.
In this article, Betmen Affiliates and Marsa Team explain how to go about building relationships in the iGaming market. We discuss how the two companies worked using a spend-based traffic payment model with no volume limitation, and why such conditions are a real growth opportunity for affiliate marketers.
How Teams Typically Take on Offers and the Problems They Face
When an Affiliate Sales Manager agrees on an offer’s terms, rates and an offer’s technical aspects, the next step for partners is the test run. This usually involves 25-50 FTDs (first-time deposits). After the traffic is delivered, the advertiser checks the profitability over 1-2 weeks, analyzing player behavior, the percentage of bonuses that were used, and other metrics.
If the traffic quality is deemed suitable, the affiliate is given a small daily cap. The CPA rate, however, remains unchanged or increases slightly, resulting in little profit to the affiliate marketer in this collaboration.
We can see two issues with this partnership model:
1. Limited scaling opportunities. Very often, the advertiser may not be ready to provide a significant increase in the cap — for example, increasing to 70 daily FTDs instead of 50. Volumes such as these are insufficient for a large team of affiliate marketers. This means new offers must constantly be found, leaving the affiliate team to have to adapt to a new product and new conditions each time. Circumstances such as these make it hard to predict profits.
2. Even a converting offer might not be profitable. Let’s say an affiliate team has a good deal whereby they provide high-quality traffic and bring in a positive – though not high – ROI of 30%. With a volume of 50 daily FTDs, income is indeed insignificant. With a CPA of $100, in a month, an affiliate team could earn:
This offer results in a profit of around $1,000 per day. Working with the advertiser under these conditions is pointless if the offer can’t be scaled. However, if volumes were increased tenfold with profits of $349,000, the situation would certainly be more appealing, right?
The Uncapped Model Used by Marsa Team and Betmen Affiliates
To transition to an uncapped model, partners had to achieve a certain level of traffic quality without increasing the cost of acquiring deposits to critical levels. Team leads from both sides communicated regularly to solve problems together: they worked on targeting by excluding smaller cities, adapted age groups, and adjusted creative approaches. The Marsa Team was open to suggestions, and the quality of traffic started to improve.
Quality traffic always leads to higher lead costs, so Betmen Affiliates suggested that the Marsa team switch to a spend-based payment model and drive traffic at any volume – a proposal which was much more interesting and profitable than working on a CPA basis.
The spend-based model works like this: First, the GEO is selected, and the deposit price is set. Partners then receive a fixed percentage of their advertising expenses when they meet their target. The quality of the traffic is evaluated as a percentage based on the 14-day Deposit OAS (On Average Spend). For example, if you agreed on terms of 25% on the amount spent with a 70% 14-day Deposit OAS, you would earn $2,500 for every $10,000 spent on advertising.
The main difference with the spend-based model is that the same lead may cost $100 under a CPA model and twice as much when working on a spend-model. This means that the team sets its own cost per lead. The only condition is higher traffic quality: the advertiser will expect that these types of players will show better results than those acquired through CPA.
How to Get an Uncapped Offer and Other Traffic Conditions
We have two main recommendations:
- Build a relationship of trust with the advertiser. Approach requests to improve traffic quality not as a signal to terminate the offer but as an opportunity for long-term cooperation. The advertiser can always help with recommendations and advice — optimize campaigns together, and the partner will notice that you’re interested in mutual success.
- Test multiple approaches and analyze all available metrics. If you want to drive traffic using the spend-based model with no caps, you’ll need to find an approach that gives you the most cost-effective FTD acquisition price and provides the advertiser with the required quality.
It may take months before you and your partner come to a mutual understanding, but the numbers speak for themselves as it is well worth it!
Where to Get an Uncapped Offer?
At Betmen Affiliates, we aim for long-term and mutually beneficial cooperation. All you need to do is bring in quality traffic, and in return, we’ll purchase all your traffic volume. Register on the Betmen Affiliates website to kickstart a productive, successful collaboration.
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América Latina
BiS SiGMA South America by Softswiss reúne autoridades do esporte, mídia e apostas esportivas
Evento de iGaming traz nomes importantes para discussões do mercado
Entre os dias 07 e 09 de abril, no Expo Transamérica, em cidade de São Paulo será palco do maior evento de iGaming da América Latina, com debates e discussões sobre o setor e sobre como o mercado pode impactar a economia mundial. A Bis SiGMA South America by Softswiss trará autoridades de peso e dará ao publico a oportunidade de conhecer inovações e governança das apostas esportivas.
O setor financeiro já confirmou presença de nomes como Isaac Sidney Menezes Ferreira, presidente da FEBRABAN, Ricardo Silva Siqueira, diretor-presidente da Caixa Loterias e Ricardo Saad, presidente do COAF.
Já no setor de apostas Fabio Macorin, Subcretário da Secretaria de Prêmios e Apostas (SPA) estará presente.
O meio esportivo não ficará de fora, nomes como Michelle Ramalho, vice-presidente da CBF (Confederação Brasileira de Futebol) e Caio Porto Ferreira, delegado e procurador do STJD já estão na lista de autoridades que estarão no evento.
Já relacionados à mídia, Paulo Saad, vice-presidente do Grupo Bandeirantes e Vinicius Lummertz, da Revista Exame e ex-secretário de Turismo.
Os debates acontecerão em três palcos diferentes dentro do evento, com moderadores e especialistas para trazer cada vez mais conhecimento e reconhecimento do mercado para o publico.
Toda agenda pode ser encontrada no site: https://brazilianigamingsummit.com/agenda/
Sobre o BiS SiGMA South America by Softswiss
O BiS SiGMA South America by Softswiss integra o portfólio global de eventos do SiGMA Group, uma das principais plataformas internacionais dedicadas à indústria de jogos, apostas e tecnologia, com edições realizadas em diferentes regiões do mundo.
Realizado anualmente em São Paulo, o BiS SiGMA South America by Softswiss consolidou-se como o maior e mais tradicional evento de negócios do setor de iGaming e apostas da América Latina, reunindo operadores, fornecedores de tecnologia, plataformas, investidores, representantes do poder público e mídia especializada em um ambiente voltado à geração de negócios, troca de conhecimento e desenvolvimento do mercado.
Para a edição de 2026, a expectativa é receber 18.500 participantes, contar com mais de 400 expositores e patrocinadores e uma programação de conteúdo com 250+ palestrantes, reforçando a escala do evento, sua relevância internacional e o papel de São Paulo como principal hub de negócios do setor na região.
Além da feira de negócios, o BiS SiGMA South America by Softswiss oferece uma programação robusta de conteúdo, painéis, workshops e premiações, abordando temas como inovação, operações, tendências de mercado e boas práticas da indústria, contribuindo ativamente para a evolução e profissionalização do ecossistema.
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Traffic performance isn’t just about volume or source. What really matters is how well the product turns the first deposit into repeat ones. That’s what drives conversion, retention, repeat deposits, and ultimately LTV — and that’s what defines a partner’s real revenue.
Behind the Game is a series of expert-driven articles where N1 Partners’ gambling affiliate program teams break down what’s happening inside the product and which decisions actually move key metrics.
In this edition, we focus on retention and how it impacts product sustainability and partner earnings.
Why Retention Turns Traffic Into Revenue
Retention is the clearest indicator of whether your traffic matches the actual value of the product. If players don’t come back after their first deposit, the product simply doesn’t convert in the long run.
In Tier-1 GEOs, acquisition costs can reach hundreds of euros. If players don’t make repeat deposits, both the operator and the partner lose.
That’s why success isn’t just about acquisition — it’s about product quality. The N1 Partners portfolio includes high-converting brands with Reg2Dep reaching up to 70% and strong LTV, allowing partners to monetize traffic more efficiently and reach profitability faster.
1. What “Healthy Retention” Looks Like in 2026
In 2026, retention is no longer measured by a single metric. It’s a combination of signals across the entire post-FTD journey.
The key is not just how many players return, but where they drop off.
What key indicators help quickly assess retention quality after FTD?
The core metrics are funnel progression and cohort analysis. Players who move quickly through stages like 1–6 / 1–8 deposits typically form a loyal, active base.
All further communication and retention flows are built to increase transition rates across these stages.
Where does the player journey usually break after the first deposit, and how is it reflected in the data?
The most sensitive point in the FTD funnel is the 1-2 deposit transition. After the first deposit, players start actively testing the product.
At this stage, retention is influenced by several factors: product UX, game variety, overall experience, and withdrawal speed.
All of these pain points are taken into account when building communication flows.
2. Why Retention Drops and What Can Be Fixed Fast
Retention drops are usually caused by mismatched expectations, bonus fatigue, weak personalization, or poor timing in communication.
Some issues can be fixed quickly via CRM and offer adjustments, while others require deeper product-level changes.
What are the top 3 reasons for retention drop across projects? What can be fixed quickly vs. what requires systemic changes?
Retention issues can be divided into three main groups.
Technical and operational issues: payment methods, access to the product, mirrors. These directly impact churn and can usually be fixed quickly. Solutions include alternative payment options, explanatory communication, temporary bonuses, and updated access points.
Product and retention mechanics: weak offers, low engagement. These require revisiting promo strategies, segmentation, and retention flows, and cannot be fixed instantly.
Traffic quality. This is the most complex area, as the issue may lie either in the traffic itself or in how it is processed. It requires behavioral analysis, source comparison, and hypothesis testing across offers, channels, and mechanics. In some cases, this leads to a full revision of the traffic strategy.
What traffic red flags almost always lead to weak retention?
- A high share of players with only one deposit and an untouched balance is a major red flag and often indicates fraud.
- Another common case is bonus hunters. These users exploit welcome offers and then either create duplicate accounts or move on to other brands with the same intent.
3. Reactivation and Bringing Players Back
Reactivation plays a critical role in extending LTV. Players may lose interest, shift habits, or move to other products — but that doesn’t mean they’re gone for good.
What are the key advantages of the reactivation funnel across N1 Partners projects?
The reactivation approach combines team experience with flexible scenarios. Multiple return flows are used, each with different types and values of offers.
Additionally, a system has been implemented to increase engagement after the player returns, which helps grow the share of repeat deposits within this segment.
Another key factor is the speed of identifying players who are about to churn. This is achieved through platform updates, filtering systems, and accumulated behavioral insights.
These elements, combined with a variety of offers and alternative communication channels such as SMS and call centers, make it possible to bring back players who are typically considered “lost.”
4. Mechanics That Actually Retain Players
Retention works best when the product taps into different player motivations: emotion and chance, progress and achievement, status and competition.
What unique features or promos across N1 Partners projects stand out and why do they work for retention?
With deeper analytics, the team gained a better understanding of player behavior and preferences. Promos are now built around real data: favorite games, average bets, and behavioral patterns, making them significantly more effective.
Key mechanics include front-facing features like Bonus Shop and Lucky Spin & Lucky Box. Around 60% of the loyal user base makes at least one purchase in the bonus shop monthly, while over 70% engage with randomizer mechanics.
Puzzle Hunt has also shown strong results, combining randomness with gamification through puzzle collection and a high-value final reward. This mechanic performs especially well among VIP players.
5. Building the Habit: Missions, Calendars, and Loyalty
Strong retention comes from giving players a reason to come back regularly.
Why do missions, calendar-based activities, and loyalty progression drive retention and LTV?
Gamification and FOMO play a key role. Mechanics are designed to drive continuous engagement:
- Earning in-product points
- Daily bonus loops (“come back every day”)
- Loss aversion (miss a day – lose rewards)
Instant reward missions are especially effective. Players complete a task, get rewarded immediately, and return for the next one.
With a younger audience, the “here and now” principle becomes one of the strongest engagement drivers.
6. Loyalty and VIP: Why Progression Beats One-Off Bonuses
Loyalty programs outperform one-time bonuses when players have a clear sense of progression. Levels and checkpoints create momentum and give players a reason to keep coming back.
The key is balance: early levels must feel rewarding and accessible, while higher tiers and VIP rewards should motivate high-value players.
How can you tell if a loyalty program truly drives retention rather than just distributing bonuses?
Effectiveness is measured through impact on behavioral and financial metrics. Key indicators include repeat deposits, ARPU, GGR per player, retention, and churn rate.
It’s also critical to compare program participants with a control group. If participants generate higher revenue and stay active longer, the program is delivering value.
If bonus costs increase without corresponding growth in GGR or LTV, the program is likely just giving away money.
Why Retention Equals Long-Term Revenue
Retention determines whether traffic turns into long-term profit. When done right, the first deposit becomes the start of a cycle of repeat activity — not a one-off event.
If there’s one key criterion for choosing a RevShare brand, what should it be?
Repeat deposit rate. In RevShare models, partner revenue depends on player lifetime. The more often players deposit, the higher the total earnings.
This is exactly why it’s crucial to work with products that already deliver solid performance across key metrics. N1 Partners gambling affiliate program brings together 14+ casino and betting brands across 10+ Tier-1 GEOs, offering competitive scaling conditions — CPA up to €700 for top partners and RevShare up to 45% + NNCO.
A product that consistently retains players and grows LTV delivers stable, long-term revenue — and that’s what makes it worth scaling.
Be number one with N1 Partners
A closer look at the latest slot releases and the mechanics driving the current design direction
The latest wave of slot releases highlights a market that is no longer driven by volume alone, but by structure, retention, and increasingly complex gameplay systems.
Across recent launches, suppliers are leaning into deeper mechanics — from progression layers and expanding grids to bonus-first formats and branded experiences designed for longer player engagement.
Rather than simply introducing new themes, the focus is shifting toward how games evolve and how players interact with features beyond the base spin.
System-Driven Design Takes the Lead
One of the clearest signals comes from Dark Waters III Power Combo: The Cursed Voyage
by Games Global in collaboration with Just For The Win®. The title combines a progression meter, expanding grid mechanics, and evolving Free Spins, creating a layered experience that extends beyond traditional session-based play.
Similarly, MONOPOLY MEGAPOTS from Big Time Gaming demonstrates how branded content is evolving. Instead of relying purely on recognition, the game integrates high-density mechanics, scaling multipliers, and multiple feature layers, aligning familiar IP with modern gameplay expectations.
Branded Content Evolves Beyond Recognition
The release of Game of Thrones by Blueprint Gaming further reinforces this shift. Built around a progression-based structure, including a “Seven Kingdoms” map and feature modifiers, the title reflects a broader move toward IP-driven games that offer depth and continuity rather than surface-level branding.
Expanding Core Mechanics
Several releases highlight how established mechanics are being extended rather than replaced.
Candy Links Bonanza 3 by Stakelogic builds on a proven framework by introducing additional layers and enhanced jackpot features.
Ultra Buffalo Hold and Win from Booming Games follows a similar path, expanding the classic Hold and Win model with grid expansion and additional bonus elements.
Meanwhile, Fortune Dragon Joy by Habanero leans into high-volatility gameplay, combining traditional thematic elements with strong multiplier potential and feature carry-over.
Broader Market Activity
Alongside these standout releases, a range of additional titles reflects the industry’s current baseline:
- Wazdan – Magic Fruit$: Oranges
- PG Soft – Mayan Destiny
- GAMOMAT – Frooty Troupe – Game On!
- Pragmatic Play – Jelly Express
- Greentube – Rumble Riches
Haulin’ Gold - BGaming – Sugar Merge Up
- BGaming / Perfect Position – Gates of Power
- RAW iGaming – Fortune Teller’s Charm 6 BONUS RUSH
These releases continue to explore variations of bonus mechanics, thematic diversity, and mobile-first design, reinforcing broader industry trends.
From Games to Systems
Taken together, the latest releases point to a clear transition in slot development.
The focus is shifting from standalone gameplay experiences to structured systems built around retention, where progression, persistence, and feature layering play a central role.
As competition intensifies, differentiation is no longer achieved through theme alone, but through how effectively a game can sustain engagement over time.
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