APCW Audits: 400 Affiliates
Introduction: Within the past 30 days, the APCW conducted an audit of the 400 Affiliates affiliate tracking software and the Cocoa Casino player experience.
Audit: Testing was conducted by an auditor who visited Cocoa Casino via an affiliated link. There were no webmaster affiliate tracking issues.
Cocoa Casino bonuses offered:
1. 100% Bonus up to $500
2. A high roller bonus deposit $1500 get $1000 free
3. A free $10 Instant Bonus
In order to receive the bonus you must claim it in the cashier before making deposit. So if you do not want any type of bonus you have the option.
A couple of items in the promotional terms are worth mentioning:
Due to an overwhelming history of promotional abuse, players from Denmark, China, and Poland are not eligible for bonuses. Players from Bulgaria, Costa Rica, Finland, Italy, Latvia, Netherlands, Sweden and the Ukraine will be forced to abide by separate wagering requirements for offered promotions.
Players can withdraw up to $2000 per day, $4000 per week and $8000 per month.
There was a link to the full terms on the promotional page with a link back to the promotional terms on the full terms page.
Factual Notations:
- Casino Visited: Cocoa Casino (cocoacasino.com)
- Download or Flash: Download
- Software Platform: Rival
- Licensing Jurisdiction: Curacao, Netherland Antilles
- Connection: Cable
- Download Speed: Initial download 4 seconds, time for complete set up 4 minutes
- Player Experience: See Below
- Webmaster Stats: Tracked Correctly
Auditor Questionnaire (Player Perspective) :
WAS THE DOWNLOAD AND INSTALLATION PROCESS EASY AND QUICK? Yes
WERE THERE ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE DEPOSIT? None payment via Visa
HOW FAST WAS THE DEPOSIT PROCESSED? Just a few seconds
DID YOU ENJOY THE GAMES? Slots were great
WERE THERE ANY TECHNICAL ISSUES? None, everything worked great
DID YOU CONTACT CUSTOMER SUPPORT FOR ANY REASON? No
WERE ANY BONUSES OR COMPS AWARDED TO YOU? Yes 100%
DID YOU GET THE BONUSES OR COMPS YOU THOUGHT YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO? Yes
HOW FAST DID IT TAKE TO GET YOUR BONUS? Had to claim bonus prior to making deposit
WHAT WAS YOUR OVERALL OPINION OF THIS CASINO'S ATMOSPHERE? Good casino play
WOULD YOU PLAY HERE AGAIN? Yes I would
WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THIS SITE TO YOUR FRIENDS? Yes
ANY ADDITIONAL COMMENTS OR OBSERVATIONS?
The software did not give an option for what directory to download, it defaults to C drive. I prefer a choice.
The casino default is full screen, it was easy to change, go to options on the top left of the screen and uncheck full screen.
Survey of Casino / Affiliate Program (Affiliate Perspective) :
Does your program have...
- Minimum Affiliate Payment? $50
- Negative Carryover? No
- Bundling payments? As of October 2007 we no longer bundle payments
- High Roller terms? No
- Minimum player rule/Inactivity rule? No
Terms and Condition Questions...
l What happens if the player deposits at several different casinos within the affiliate program? Do they receive CPA on all?
The programs are not bundled and we don't offer CPA
l Revenue share and inactivity- is an affiliates player untagged if there is zero activity from the player?
Players are tagged for life
l What happens if there is zero new activity from the affiliate? Will they still receive rev share on old players?
Yes, we don't have any inactivity rules for affiliates or players
Additional Information...
- Do you offer Custom Landing Pages? Upon request, ask your affiliate manager
Payments and Earnings (Player / Affiliate Perspective) :
400 Affiliates Pays via...
- CLICK2PAY
- QuickTender
- NETELLER
- EcoCard
- Moneybookers
- eWalletXpress
Player Payments Timeliness...
· The 15th of of the following month. So commissions earned in May 2009 would be paid by June 15th 2009. Preferred methods are any ewallet and not wire.
Affiliate Revenue share...
- Revenue Share: Up to 35%
Sub-affiliates: 10%
Recent Affiliate Payments Processed...
- 09 Feb 2010
- 14 Jan 2010
- 16 Dec 2009
- 17 Nov 2009
400 Affiliate - Program Supplied Information:
400 Affiliates offers 35% of all the net revenue you acquire for life, plus cash for any sub-affiliates you refer. Commissions are calculated with no negative carryover and no bundling. They provide state-of-the-art, easy-to-use software, with one login for all their casinos; comprehensive statistical information on all your marketing campaigns; complete affiliate support by knowledgeable staff; online marketing resources to add to your website; and payouts credited to you by the 15th of each month. www.400affiliates.com/
PLEASE NOTE:
Certain criteria have been kept confidential to preserve the anonymity of the auditing process. Audits are conducted randomly throughout the year and
may come at any time. Any potential problems with an audit are discussed with the casino program prior to the posting of the results.
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