Revenue Share Deductions
Revenue share deductions are costs subtracted from gross revenue before calculating an affiliate's RevShare payout, including bonuses, taxes, fees, and chargebacks.
What it means in practice
Revenue share deductions are the costs an operator subtracts from GGR (Gross Gaming Revenue) or gross revenue before calculating an affiliate's RevShare payout. The result after deductions is typically NGR (Net Gaming Revenue), which is the base most RevShare deals use for commission calculations. Understanding what gets deducted — and how — is one of the most critical aspects of evaluating a RevShare deal.
Common deductions include player bonuses, platform fees, payment processing costs, game provider royalties, regulatory taxes, and chargebacks. The exact deduction formula varies by operator and is defined in the affiliate agreement. Operators with transparent deduction policies build stronger affiliate trust. Those with vague or excessive deductions risk losing affiliates to competitors who offer clearer terms.
Deductions directly impact affiliate earnings. A 40% RevShare deal with heavy deductions can pay less than a 30% RevShare deal with minimal deductions. Affiliates evaluating RevShare offers should always request the full deduction schedule and compare NGR formulas across programs. Some operators also apply negative carryover, which carries forward player losses against future earnings — another factor that affects effective RevShare payouts.
How Revenue Share Deductions works across industries
See how revenue share deductions is applied in the verticals Track360 supports, from qualification logic and payout structure to the operational context behind each model.
How Track360 handles this
Track360 enables operators to configure transparent deduction formulas within their RevShare deal structures. Affiliates can see how their commission is calculated, including which deductions apply, through their affiliate portal — reducing disputes and building trust.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about revenue share deductions, how it works in affiliate programs, and where it shows up across Track360's supported verticals.
Common deductions include player bonuses, payment processing fees, game provider royalties, regulatory taxes, chargebacks, and platform fees. The exact deductions depend on the operator and are specified in the affiliate agreement.
Related Terms
RevShare (Revenue Share)
RevShare is a commission model where an affiliate earns an ongoing percentage of the revenue generated by their referred customers, typically calculated on a monthly basis.
NGR (Net Gaming Revenue)
NGR is the revenue that remains after an operator deducts costs such as bonuses, taxes, and platform fees from GGR. It is a common base for RevShare calculations in iGaming affiliate programs.
GGR (Gross Gaming Revenue)
GGR is the total amount wagered by players minus the total amount paid out as winnings. It represents the raw revenue an iGaming operator earns from player activity before any deductions for bonuses, taxes, or operational costs.
Negative Carryover
Negative carryover is a policy where a negative revenue balance from one period is rolled into the next period and offsets future affiliate earnings before new commissions are paid out.
Chargeback
A chargeback is a forced transaction reversal initiated by a customer's bank or payment provider, which can claw back revenue and reverse affiliate commissions already paid.
GGR vs NGR
GGR is wagers minus winnings. NGR deducts bonuses, taxes, and fees from GGR. The difference impacts affiliate RevShare payouts by 30-50%.
Affiliate Agreement
An affiliate agreement is the legal contract between an operator and affiliate that defines commission terms, obligations, restrictions, and termination clauses.
Casino Bonus
A casino bonus is a promotional incentive offered by online casinos to attract new players or retain existing ones. Common types include welcome bonuses, deposit match bonuses, no-deposit bonuses, and reload bonuses. Bonuses typically come with wagering requirements that must be met before winnings can be withdrawn.
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