NGR is net gaming revenue after agreed deductions. Affiliate commission is NGR multiplied by the RevShare rate. Comparing programs on percentage alone is misleading because deductions and negative carryover change effective yield.
Editorial disclosure: Examples explain mechanics and are not income or winnings promises. Commercial parameters are checked against current terms, while game outcomes always remain random.
Where the calculation begins
The base comes from the actual result of the referred cohort during the settlement period. In simplified form, it is deposits minus withdrawals and balance movement. The deductions listed in the commercial agreement are then applied.
Those deductions are not universal. Programs define costs differently, so the current agreement and dashboard are the source of truth.
A worked example without marketing rounding
If cohort result is 10,000 units and agreed costs are 2,000, NGR is 8,000. At a 65% rate, commission is 5,200. If deductions rise, the same rate produces a lower payment — which is why effective yield matters more than the headline percentage.
What negative carryover changes
When period NGR is negative, the deficit may roll forward and reduce future positive NGR. Evaluate the carryover window, reset rule and any VIP exemption. LuckyBear currently applies a limited window; your exact status is confirmed in partner terms.
- Carryover duration
- Reset condition
- Separation by product or GEO
- Tier-based exemptions
A weekly reporting audit
Reconcile clicks, registrations, FTDs, deposits, withdrawals, NGR and commission for the same cohort every week. A sudden movement in one ratio is a reason to request a breakdown, not condemn the entire source.
- Export data before period close
- Archive the terms active at launch
- Compare cohorts rather than totals
- Record every rate and model change
Method and limitations
Examples explain mechanics and are not income or winnings promises. Commercial parameters are checked against current terms, while game outcomes always remain random.