Referral income — read the ladder before you promise friends

Affiliate-style programs can be legitimate — and volatile. Export official tier tables monthly.

Referral programs reward you when invited players register, deposit, and generate turnover. The keyword is turnover: some campaigns pay on valid bet volume, not merely account creation. If you market to friends, explain risks honestly — reputational damage lasts longer than a single commission spike.

Checklist before you recruit

Export the official commission table (levels, caps, clawbacks).
Identify whether KYC is required before commissions credit.
Note if “daily salary” requires minimum active downlines.
Keep UPI receipts for any personal tax conversations with a CA.

Pair with agent / sub-agent notes if you are building a team rather than casual invites.