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Hero11 Refer & Earn — Referral Program Explained

An independent technical review of the referral console on Hero11. Deconstruct the three-tier commission structure, analyze historical platform claims of ₹94.05 Crores in referral payouts, and examine the statutory rules governing online affiliate marketing in India.

The Refer & Earn Dashboard Walkthrough

In the Hero11 application—captured in screenshot 6—the Refer & Earn console is accessed directly through the bottom persistent navigation bar.

The console is divided into three horizontal sub-tabs:

  • •Dashboard: High-level metrics displaying total earned commissions and referral reward tier tables.
  • •Referral: Roster of invited player accounts, registration timestamps, and active status indicators.
  • •Commission: Ledger detailing daily turnover rake calculations and withdrawal request histories.

For an overview of the platform architecture, read our Hero11 platform guide.

Hero11 Refer and Earn Dashboard screenshot showing commission tiers
Figure 1: Refer & Earn dashboard from screenshot 6, outlining compensation tiers and referral statistics.

Deconstructing the Three-Tier Reward Model

Milestone 1: Registration

Friend Signs Up: ₹30

Triggered once an invited friend installs the application via the referral link and verifies their mobile phone number via SMS OTP.

Milestone 2: First Deposit

Friend First Deposit: ₹80

Credited when the referred account completes their inaugural qualifying real-money deposit (typically subject to minimum deposit limits such as ₹100 or ₹200).

Milestone 3: Turnover Rake

Friend Bets: 0.8% Turnover

An ongoing passive commission calculated as 0.8% of the referred user's effective wager volumes across qualifying games, irrespective of win or loss outcomes.

Analyzing Platform Metrics: ₹94.05 Cr & 891,242 Referrals

In screenshot 6, the dashboard highlights two massive platform-wide metrics:

  • ₹94.05Cr Total Commission Since 2025: The aggregate referral rewards distributed to affiliate partners across the platform's history.
  • 891,242 Total Referrals Since 2025: The cumulative count of new player accounts registered through personal referral invites.

While these metrics underscore extensive promotional adoption, consumers must recognize that referral commissions derived from real-money wagering carry legal, tax, and ethical considerations. Generating promotional referral funnels targeting residents of prohibited gaming states (e.g., Telangana, Andhra Pradesh) can violate local gaming statutes.

Furthermore, under Indian tax regulations, commission earnings are treated as professional or business income subject to income tax reporting and TDS deductions. Read our legal analysis in Hero11 safety, privacy, and online gaming regulations in India.

Refer & Earn Frequently Asked Questions

According to the dashboard breakdown captured in screenshot 6, the referral scheme offers three compensation milestones for referring friends: ₹30 when the friend signs up and registers an account, ₹80 when the friend completes their initial deposit, and an ongoing 0.8% commission calculated on the friend's effective wager volumes. The dashboard displays platform claims of ₹94.05 Crore in total commissions paid across 891,242 referrals since 2025.