SOFTSWISS reveals its Casino Platform Referral System delivered 6,000 new players in one month while reducing acquisition costs by over €1 million.
Apr 23, 2026 · 3 min read
SOFTSWISS has released performance data showing its integrated Referral System delivered 6,000 new players to operators within one month of launch while cutting acquisition costs by over one million euro.
The built-in Casino Platform feature transforms existing players into an acquisition channel by enabling them to generate unique referral codes directly within the casino interface. When shared codes result in new player registration and deposits, referring players earn bonus rewards.
Unlike traditional affiliate systems, the SOFTSWISS solution operates entirely within the Casino Platform framework. Operators avoid separate landing pages, tracking links, or third-party integrations while maintaining full control over reward structures.
The system allows operators to configure bonus amounts for registration and deposit milestones, set minimum deposit thresholds, and establish wagering requirements. Once configured, the referral programme runs autonomously while players track their performance directly through the casino interface.
Implementation Best Practice
Operators should start with conservative reward amounts and gradually increase them based on performance data. Testing different minimum deposit thresholds helps identify the optimal balance between attracting quality referrals and maintaining profitability margins.
More than half of SOFTSWISS Casino Platform clients have already implemented the Referral System since launch. The most active operator generated 6% of total site traffic through referrals alone without any paid media expenditure.
"A player who joins on a friend's recommendation already trusts the brand and is more likely to stay and deposit."
— Suren Vardanyan, Head of Sales at SOFTSWISS Casino Platform
The back office Referrals page provides comprehensive tracking, showing code usage, reward condition compliance, and bonus claim volumes. This transparency enables retention and CRM teams to monitor channel performance over time.
The Referral System launch forms part of SOFTSWISS's broader product expansion strategy. The company recently introduced its Prediction Markets Platform, a B2B solution enabling casino and sportsbook operators to enter the event-based wagering category.
For operators, referral programmes create organic word-of-mouth marketing channels that complement existing acquisition strategies. Referred players typically demonstrate higher retention rates and lifetime values due to pre-existing brand trust established through personal recommendations.
The substantial cost reduction achieved through integrated referral systems signals a shift toward platform-native acquisition tools. As customer acquisition costs continue rising across digital channels, operators increasingly seek solutions that leverage existing player bases for organic growth while maintaining regulatory compliance and operational simplicity.
According to SOFTSWISS.
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