Q1. Can anyone be a PKR affiliate?
The PKR affiliate programme is open to all non US citizens aged over 18 who can agree to our affiliate
terms and conditions.
Q2. Are there any start-up fees associated with setting up a PKR affiliate account?
It costs absolutely nothing to become a PKR affiliate.
Q3. Can I be an affiliate if I don`t have a website?
Yes. There are a number of ways you can promote PKR offline, such as distributing business cards, posters and CDs (Available by contacting
affiliates@pkr.com please include details of your campaign code with the request).
Q4. Why should I be an affiliate for PKR.com?
PKR is the fastest growing online poker room on the net; you can be part of this and promote the most impressive online poker experience the internet has to offer.
Q5. What is the PKR affiliate commission structure?
PKR affiliate commission is based on a revenue share model whereby you will earn a lifetime percentage share of the net revenue of each new player you sign-up:
- 20% of the revenue of all your players up to $10,000
- 25% of the revenue of your players from $10,001 - $50,000
- 30% of the revenue of your players over $50,000
Q6. Do you operate a CPA commission plan?
PKR currently only offers affiliates a revenue share model. If you are interested in working with PKR on a CPA basis, please
contact us and we can discuss switching you to this model as and when it becomes available.
Q7. How is revenue calculated?
A player`s revenue equals their total contribution to the rake, and their total contribution to tournament fees while playing at PKR, minus any credits, bonuses paid, charge backs, or costs directly attributable to the player. See the Affiliate
Terms & Conditions for more details.
Q8. OK, Im convinced, how do I get started?
Visit the
Affiliate Registration page and complete the registration form. If you already have a player account at PKR it is important that you use the exact same username as your PKR username.Once you are approved as a PKR affiliate (which can take up to 48 hours) you will receive a confirmation email with details on how to access the affiliate program and create your affiliate campaigns.
Q9. What is a Sub-affiliate?
A Sub-affiliate is a person you recommend and register as an Affiliate. As your Sub-affiliates start promoting PKR and referring new real money players, you will earn start earning 5% in additional revenue. Please email
affiliates@pkr.com for your sub-affiliate link.
Q10. What revenue can I earn from a Sub-Affiliate?
You will receive a "finder`s fee" of 5% of whatever your sub-affiliates monthly revenue is for the period they promote PKR (this is not deducted from your sub-affiliates revenue, but paid out to you in addition to what they earn)
Q11. Will I earn payments if my Sub-affiliate starts their own Sub-affiliate network?
PKR operates a one tier sub-affiliate system with a higher percentage, rather than reducing this percentage by offering a multi-tier sub-affiliate system
Q12. Do you accept US players?
Unfortunately, due to repercussions of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act in the US we are unable to accept US based citizens to play at the real money tables at this time. However US citizens are still more than welcome to play at our play money tables and will be tracked to you so if the situation changes you will then earn commission for these players if they are able to convert to real money players
Q13. How do I keep track of how my affiliate business is doing?
You can keep track of all your affiliate activity including your commission and player sign-ups through our online reports. Simply
login to the affiliate programme and click on the reports link.
Q14. How and when do I receive my money?
Your monthly commission is deposited directly into your PKR player account by the 10th of each month. You can then withdraw these funds via Neteller, Click2Pay, Visa, Visa Delta, Visa Electron, MasterCard, Maestro, Switch, Solo, Moneybookers, iDeal (Envoy), Entropay. You can request a withdrawal at the
cashier site
Q15. How can I use PKR`s stunning graphics to help me get more affiliate sign-ups?
We have a wide range of banners featuring PKR? cutting edge graphics to assist your promotional activity. We also have a large amount of
video content which is a fantastic tool to increase sign-ups
Q16. What is a tracking code?
A tracking code is a URL direct to PKR that we use to track your affiliates. You can access your unique tracking code once you log into the affiliate program in the Marketing Tools section, it will look something like:
http://www.pkr.com/?CampaignId=1234
Q17. How do I get my tracking codes and banners?
Simply login to the affiliate program and once you have created a campaign you can go to "marketing tools" to access the corresponding codes and banners.
Q18. Can I edit an existing campaign?
No, campaigns cannot be edited. You will have to create a new campaign if you wish to offer your players a different offer.
Q19. What is a campaign code?
A campaign code is used to track your players back to you. You can assign this code to a bonus from the drop down menu when creating your campaigns. You can create your unique bonus code with up to 20 characters or numbers.
Q20. Where do my players enter their bonus codes?
The code should be used by your players at the point of deposit to track them back to you and for your players to claim the bonus if applicable. The input of the campaign code is especially important if you are promoting PKR offline as this is the only means of tracking your players back to you.
Q21. Can I get multiple bonus and tracking codes?
Yes, you can select as many bonus codes as you require. Please ensure that you promote the bonus code with the corresponding tracking link.
Q22. What bonuses can I offer my potential sign-ups?
Q23. Do you offer RSS feeds of your tourneys?
Yes you can find RSS feeds of all the tournaments at PKR
here
Q24. What is Rakeback?
Online poker rooms generate their revenue by collecting a percentage of every pot, this is called the "rake". You can chose to give players some of their rake back as an incentive to sign up through your site. Please be aware that if you do choose to offer this it is deducted from your commission, e.g. if you are receiving 30% commission and you offer your players 20% rakeback you will earn 10% commission.
Q25. How is Rakeback paid out to my players?
If you offer your players rakeback this will be processed directly into their PKR player accounts at the start of each month up to a maximum of 10 days into the month.
Q26. Why am I showing a negative balance?
If you referred players have made a deposit, but have not yet used it to play on the real money tables this will appear as a negative balance, but will change to a positive once they start playing real money games.
Q27. Do you carry over the negative balance?
No.
Q28. What methods of payment do you accept?
Neteller, Click2Pay, Visa, Visa Delta, Visa Electron, MasterCard, Maestro, Switch, Solo, gift cards and pre-paid Mastercard
Q29. How frequently do I get paid?
PKR affiliates get paid on a monthly basis straight into your PKR account. All affiliates will be paid up to a maximum of 10 days into the start of each month. Payments are processed directly into your PKR player account.
Q30. Where do I update my information?
Q31. Why do I get the message "Invalid username or password" when I try to login?
Please ensure you are using the correct PKR login details. If you have forgotten your password you can remind yourself using this
form. If you have forgotten your username please contact
support@pkr.com
Q32. Comments, suggestions, complaints?
We welcome all feedback from our affiliates so please feel free to let us know anything you think may help us to deliver the best possible service to our affiliates, you can reach us at
affilates@pkr.com
Q33. How can I promote PKRCasino?
If you are already a PKR affiliate you can opt in to promote PKRCasino by clicking on "opt in" here. If you are a new affiliate you can opt-in to promote PKRCasino in the registration form when you initially apply to become a PKR Affiliate.
Q34. Will my PKR poker revenue by affected by negative PKRCasino revenue?
Yes, if your referred casino players generate a negative revenue this will be deducted from your poker revenue. For example if your poker revenue is $5000 and casino revenue is -$1000 your total commission will be $4000.
Q35. Why do I have to opt in to promoting PKRCasino?
Due to the potential of your PKRCasino revenue affecting your PKR poker revenue PKR gives all its affiliates the opportunity to opt in to promoting PKRCasino bearing in mind the potential risk involved.
Q36. I currently promote PKRCasino, but no longer wish to, how can I opt out?
Yes, you can opt in or out of promoting PKRCasino by emailing
affiliates@pkr.com with your username and the request to opt-out. This change will be effective at the start of the following month.
Q37. How is my casino revenue calculated?
PKRCasino revenue is calculated based on your referred players wins/losses MINUS any bonus payments made to that player MINUS any comp payments made MINUS any chargebacks.
Q38. Can I get negative casino revenue?
Yes, if you refer players that win overall at PKRCasino this will result in negative revenue for you at the end of that month.
Q39. Do you carry over negative PKRCasino revenues?
No, any negative casino revenues are wiped at the start of each month, so that each month you start with a zero balance and so you have more chance of making positive revenue in the following month.
Q40. Can I have two separate accounts, to promote PKR and PKRCasino separately?
No you are only allowed to have one account at PKR to play and promote. Any duplicate accounts will be closed down immediately and you are in danger of losing your affiliate commission.