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Vertical-Specific Integration Patterns

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Why Verticals Need Different Approaches

A casino operator tracking GGR for RevShare affiliates has fundamentally different data requirements than a Forex broker calculating lot-based IB commissions. The postback events, data fields, frequency, and validation logic all change based on the vertical. A one-size-fits-all integration will either miss critical data or create unnecessary complexity.

iGaming Integration Pattern

iGaming affiliate programs typically need to track player registration, first deposit, subsequent deposits, and ongoing revenue metrics (GGR or NGR). The complexity comes from multi-product platforms where a single player may generate revenue across casino, live dealer, sportsbook, and poker -- each potentially attributed to different affiliate deals.

Event	Postback Timing	Key Data Fields	Commission Impact
Player registration	Real-time	player_id, country, registration_source	CPA on registration (rare, low-quality signal)
First deposit (FTD)	Real-time	deposit_amount, payment_method, currency	Primary CPA trigger ($50-$400 per FTD)
Daily GGR	Batch (daily)	player_id, product_type, ggr_amount, ngr_amount	RevShare calculation (25-50% of NGR)
VIP tier upgrade	Real-time	player_id, new_tier, lifetime_deposits	Tier-based bonus commission
Self-exclusion / closure	Real-time	player_id, reason, date	Stops RevShare accrual for that player

For RevShare iGaming programs, you must subtract bonuses, jackpot contributions, and platform fees from GGR before calculating affiliate commission. Sending gross GGR in postbacks without these deductions will result in commission overpayment. Define NGR calculation in your affiliate agreement and ensure the postback sends the NGR value, not raw GGR.

Forex IB Integration Pattern

Forex IB programs require integration with the trading platform (MT4, MT5, or cTrader) to calculate lot-based or spread-based commissions. The key challenge is that commissions accrue per trade, potentially hundreds of times per day per referred client, and must flow through multi-tier IB hierarchies.

Event	Postback Timing	Key Data Fields	Commission Impact
Client registration	Real-time	client_id, ib_code, account_type	Attribution only (no commission)
Account funded	Real-time	client_id, deposit_amount, currency	CPA trigger if applicable
Trade closed	Real-time or batched	client_id, instrument, lots, spread, profit_loss	Lot-based ($3-$12 per lot) or spread-share
Monthly volume summary	Batch (monthly)	client_id, total_lots, total_spread_revenue	Volume tier recalculation
Client dormancy	Batch (weekly)	client_id, last_trade_date, days_inactive	Flags for retention outreach

MT4 and MT5 expose trade data through their Manager API or dealer plugin interface. The affiliate platform needs to pull closed-trade records, match them to referred clients via IB link or account group, calculate the per-trade commission, and then cascade it through the IB hierarchy if sub-IBs exist.

Prop Trading Integration Pattern

Prop trading partner programs have a unique integration model. The primary conversion is a challenge purchase (a one-time e-commerce transaction), not an ongoing trading relationship. However, repeat purchases (retries, scaling challenges) and referral chains create lifetime value that the integration must capture.

Event	Postback Timing	Key Data Fields	Commission Impact
Challenge purchase	Real-time	order_id, challenge_type, price, coupon_code	CPA ($30-$150 per purchase) or RevShare (10-20% of price)
Challenge retry	Real-time	order_id, original_order_id, retry_count	Repeat CPA or reduced rate
Challenge passed	Real-time	user_id, funded_account_size	May trigger bonus commission
Payout request	When approved	user_id, payout_amount, profit_split	Revenue data for lifetime tracking
Coupon code redemption	Real-time	coupon_code, affiliate_id, discount_applied	Attribution via promo code instead of click

Prop trading programs rely heavily on coupon code attribution alongside click tracking. Many affiliates promote via YouTube, Discord, or Telegram where traditional link clicks are harder to track. Implement dual attribution -- click_id for web traffic and coupon_code for social/community traffic -- and define which takes priority when both exist.

Cross-Vertical Comparison

iGaming: High-volume daily GGR batches, multi-product attribution, player lifecycle is months to years
Forex IB: Per-trade granularity, multi-tier cascade logic, MT4/MT5 API dependency, client lifecycle is months to years
Prop Trading: E-commerce purchase model, coupon code attribution, repeat purchase tracking, client lifecycle is weeks to months
All verticals: Need registration + FTD/purchase postback at minimum, customer_id for lifetime tracking, negative event handling

Key Takeaways

iGaming integration centers on daily NGR feeds and multi-product player attribution
Forex IB integration requires MT4/MT5 API access for per-trade lot-based commission calculation
Prop trading integration combines e-commerce purchase tracking with coupon code attribution
All verticals need negative event postbacks (chargebacks, closures) for commission clawback logic
Design your integration for the commission model -- RevShare needs ongoing revenue data, CPA needs only the qualifying event

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