Kindred Affiliates Review

Full Review Notes

With roots going back to 1997, casino affiliate program is the affiliate program behind a solid group of brands — including Maria Casino, Unibet Casino, Unibet Casino - New Jersey, Unibet Casino - Pennsylvania, and Otto Casino — that cover casino, sports betting, bingo, and poker. Games across these sites come from the likes of Microgaming, NetEnt, Jadestone, and others, giving players plenty to work with. Kindred Affiliates operates under a Malta government license and reaches players across most of the world.

Commission details

The default setup here is revenue sharing, where affiliates earn a cut of the net revenue their players bring in. Net revenue is calculated after deducting taxes, betting duties, third-party fees, financial transaction costs, bonuses, promotional spend, and chargebacks — so it's worth understanding what you're actually earning from.

Commission percentages are recalculated each month based on how much revenue your players generate. Higher performance means a bigger slice, up to the top tier — straightforward enough in principle.

One thing to be aware of: negative carryover does apply. Any losing month carries forward, and commissions won't resume until that deficit is recovered. It's the one real downside to an otherwise competitive structure.

Experienced affiliates can negotiate CPA or hybrid deals that blend CPA with revenue sharing. These aren't off-the-shelf arrangements — you'll need to work them out directly with an affiliate manager on a case-by-case basis.

Sub-affiliation

Kindred Affiliates runs a 2-tier sub-affiliation scheme, letting partners earn additional income by referring other affiliates to the program. You get paid based on the direct performance of anyone you bring in — a nice bonus if you have the right connections.

Payment details

Commissions are paid out within the first 15 days of each month. The minimum threshold sits at £/€100 — reasonable by most standards — and there's no admin fee taken off the top of your earnings.

Payment options include Neteller, Skrill, and bank transfer, though bank transfers tend to come with higher fees, so most affiliates will prefer the e-wallet routes.

Software

Tracking is handled through the NetRefer platform, which is built directly into the Kindred Affiliates site. It gives real-time visibility into player activity, commissions, and site stats, and affiliates can pull promotional materials from there too without needing to chase down a manager.