AFFILIATE EYE
Operator vs affiliate:
Which one offers the best perks?
Cordelia Morgan-Cooper, CEO of CMC Consulting, tackles the big post-salary question: what benefits are on offer? From bonuses and stability to unlimited holidays and wellbeing perks, iGaming candidates face stark choices in what really matters
The iGaming industry offers countless opportunities, and with that growth comes a wealth of roles across two very different branches: operators and affiliates. On paper, both offer exciting career potential, but when it comes to working culture, perks and flexibility, they often stand worlds apart.
Affiliates have carved out a reputation for being the younger, more carefree sibling of the iGaming family. Think great benefits like unlimited holidays, personal development budgets, work-from-anywhere options and beautiful offices. But does this free-spirited style of working hold up in practice? And how does it compare to the more structured, stability-focused operator environment?
The affiliate advantage
Affiliates have become known for a generous, unconventional approach to employee benefits, often taking inspiration from outside the iGaming industry. We have all heard iGBAFFILIATE. COM • 71