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SEO Wizardry – How gambling affiliates can stay ahead of the new Google Penguin update

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9 years ago

September 8, 2016

The first Google Penguin update was confirmed on April 24, 2012. It’s role was to algorithmically penalize those websites that were considered to violate Google’s Webmaster Guidelines by being involved in so called “link schemes”. It’s main focus was on those thought or found to be buying links or to acquire them through link farms or networks, whose sole purpose was to boost and increase their Google rankings artificially.

This first Penguin update has changed SEO strategies since it’s introduction by removing those who were thought to be using this kind of techniques or simply pushing them down on the SERP’s!

This update gave birth to a whole new era, where SEO’s had to place a whole lot more accent and time on obtaining those highly desired quality links and to produce highly relevant and unique content that would generate on-page engagement an thus getting those relevant and why not organic backlinks!

The first rumours about a new Penguin Update appeared in 2015, Google’s spokespeople declared that this time it would be a real-time update, meaning that any site caught on operating against Google’s Webmaster guidelines would be downgraded instantly – but there’s no need to panic, the recovery will be made a lot more faster too!

Where are you at?

Two years have past since the last Penguin update, so before you dive into a new plan you might wanna check your current status! It would be wise to have a look at your strong points and your weak points, focusing on how the previous updates may have impacted your link/content strategy!

Your main focus should be on your backlink profile! Where are your links coming from, are they from relevant and authoritative sites and domains, or from spammy sites!?! You should also check what kind of links your domain has, footer or sidebar links or even worse links from comments or forum signature links? Don’t forget to check your anchor text distribution, making sure that you’re not using any money or spammy anchor text’s. Your anchor text’s should be natural and your external links from trusted sites, keeping in mind that your brand or domain name is a perfect and a very natural anchor text too!

Anchor text diversity

In the pre Penguin era, webmasters frequently used their keywords also as anchor texts for backlinks thus achieving higher positions in the SERP’s for the given keywords. This technique as many others in the past became abused leading to a mass scale of penalties from Google!

There is no perfect or exact balance on the diversification of anchor texts, but if you keep your anchors relevant and engaging to the visitors you shouldn’t encounter any problems! And if you like it on the safe side, than here are a few anchor texts that will keep you there:

Partially matching or long tail keywords, anchor texts with synonyms, naked URL’s (in all variations), brand names, image links with optimized alt text.

Internal links

Another vital step is to assess your internal link profile and make sure that it’s well structured and relevant for your site but also for the users so that they can browse trough your site easily! Having this done you should be able to offer Google and your users a safe and clear hierarchy!

Quality content

One of the core targets of the Penguin update is to find and penalize sites that use black-hat techniques such as manipulating links. The most effective way in making a penalty free site is to provide Google with quality and highly relevant content thus making sure that your visitors also find the information relevant and engaging and shareable.

Nowadays Google’s algorithm changes switched the focus from the simple and fast ranking techniques to a more user experienced journey where marketers should focus on creating the right content and making this available for all devices, having this done you should easily sail towards that highly desired #1 SERP’s for your website!

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N1 Traffic Cups: The Year of Traffic Tournaments Starts soon

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39 minutes ago

February 18, 2026

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N1 Partners is launching a series of traffic tournaments N1 Traffic Cups – with the first one kicking off this March. Throughout 2026, partners can expect a variety of promo activities: from standalone cups to a global championship.

This marks a logical continuation of N1 Partners’ community-focused initiatives. Recently, the team summed up the results of N1 Puzzle Promo – a top-tier promotion in the iGaming industry that ran for almost the entire year of 2025. After gathering participant feedback, consolidating the best practices from the successful campaign, and enhancing it with new engaging mechanics and a fresh perspective, N1 Partners developed a brand-new concept. The traffic tournament series will provide additional opportunities for teams working with traffic and focused on consistent performance growth and scaling results.

SEO teams, get ready – the first stage will be the N1 SEO Traffic Cup, opening the new season and setting the tone for the entire 2026 tournament series. A dedicated leaderboard with a tiered level system based on performance, a new competitive format, and a focus not only on scale but also on real traffic efficiency – this spring promises to be truly competitive.

Alexa Bond, Head of Affiliates at N1 Partners, comments on the upcoming launch:

“There are plenty of races and battles in the industry, but it was important for us to create a format that stands out in both spirit and approach. We’re not just preparing another competition – we’re building a story with character, centered around strategy, structure, and true competitive drive.
2026 is a year of major sporting events: the Olympics and the FIFA World Cup. The spirit of competition and top-level achievement perfectly aligns with the DNA of N1 Partners: energy, high performance, and healthy competitive ambition are what motivate and push both us and our partners forward.”

We’ll reveal all the details very soon…
Stay tuned to N1 Partners’ social media channels and follow the latest updates in iGaming media.

To learn more about the tournament launch, contact N1 Partners Leadgen Manager, Kristina:
Email: [email protected]
Telegram: https://t.me/Christina_N1L
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-ladik-6a7068206/

Why N1 Partners?

14+ casino and sportsbook brands with Reg2Dep up to 70%
10+ Tier-1 GEOs
CPA up to €700 and RevShare up to 45% + NNCO for top partners + hybrid models

Be number one with N1!

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N1 Partners’ Sky Dining Event for Top Partners at SiGMA Eurasia

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6 days ago

February 12, 2026

Master Editor

AIBC Eurasia in Dubai, which once again brought together top companies from the iGaming industry, became the first major event for N1 Partners after the grand show event in Barcelona celebrating the end of the N1 Puzzle Promo. So the conference in Dubai was a great opportunity to discuss plans for 2026 and set traffic priorities together with the N1 team.

Of course, N1 Partners couldn’t leave their top partners without a surprise. That’s why the affiliate program organized an exciting gastronomic experience in Dubai – Dinner in the Sky – for the Seven Group media buying team!

Here’s how it went 👇🏼

Listed by Forbes among the world’s 10 most unusual restaurants, Dinner in the Sky offers one of the most unique gastronomic experiences on the planet – a dinner 50 meters high with panoramic views of Dubai. It was exactly this experience that the N1 Partners affiliate team chose to invite their partners from the Seven Group media buying team.

“For us, events like these are more than just gatherings – they’re an opportunity to build truly genuine partnerships, grow closer, and better understand our partners. Dinner in the Sky was the perfect format to discuss plans, exchange ideas, and simply share vivid emotions with our top partners in a relaxed, informal setting. Moments like these lay the foundation for strong, long-term collaborations,” comments Alexa Bond, Head of Affiliates at N1 Partners.

Dinner highlights:

top partner team
90 minutes
50 meters above the ground

“We’d like to thank N1 Partners for the invitation to a business dinner where we were able to connect and spend time in a truly pleasant atmosphere. For us, this is a great sign. First, it shows that our traffic is highly valued by N1 Partners. Second, it proves that our partner is committed to developing business relationships through trust and personal interaction.

Many thanks to the N1 Partners team for the warm welcome and attention to detail. We were absolutely delighted and took away so many positive emotions that we’ll be bringing back with us from Dubai!” — shared the Seven Group team.

Getting invited to an exclusive Sky Dining event by N1 Partners is the result of consistent and effective collaboration with the affiliate program. Strong performance deserves a premium approach and special attention to top partners. At N1, partnerships are built on trust, transparent terms, and fast communication – enabling not only traffic scaling, but also going beyond standard cooperation to create truly unique experiences.

“We’ve been working with N1 Partners for almost a year, with the main traffic coming from Google PPC, and during this time we’ve managed to reach solid volumes. Integration is fast, data exchange is stable, and the team is always available – without unnecessary bureaucracy and with full involvement in the processes. In such a dynamic line of work, this is especially important.

We were happy to meet the N1 team offline in Dubai in this format and receive a gift that only подтверждает that our partnership is getting stronger,” shared the Seven Group team.

Catch N1 Partners at the upcoming iGaming conferences worldwide:

14+ casino and sportsbook brands with Reg2Dep up to 70%
10+ Tier-1 GEOs
CPA up to €700 and RevShare up to 45% + NNCO for top partners + hybrid models

See you soon!

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Top Sports Events & Promos by N1 Partners: Where to Drive Tier-1 Traffic in February

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7 days ago

February 11, 2026

Master Editor

N1 Partners expands its sports traffic capabilities. Betting is now available across three brands within the affiliate program’s portfolio: alongside the flagship sports product N1 Bet, RollXO and Lucky Hunter have joined the lineup.

For partners, this opens up new opportunities to work with Tier-1 sports traffic. You can scale volumes on a dedicated betting product while simultaneously running sports traffic on casino brands with already strong conversion rates. This approach allows affiliates to diversify traffic flows, reduce reliance on a single product, and strengthen key performance metrics by combining sports, casino, and seasonal promotional mechanics.

Why Seasonal Events Matter When Driving Traffic

In practice, the most consistent conversion results are achieved when traffic launches are aligned with seasonality, key news hooks, and behavioral peaks in player activity.

February offers a particularly strong combination of factors:

a packed schedule of top football leagues and tournaments
the Winter Olympic Games
seasonal holidays, including Valentine’s Day
increased emotional engagement from players

During such periods, users are more likely to make deposit decisions, engage with promotions, and return to the product. Timing and the right contextual hook have a direct impact on overall performance.

To simplify campaign planning and help partners make the most of this period, the N1 Partners team has prepared a selection of key sports events and active promotions that are well suited for driving sports traffic.

Key Sports Events in February

11.02.2026

Soccer | Italy, Coppa Italia | Quarter-final | Bologna – Lazio

Ice Hockey | Olympic Games | Slovakia vs Finland

Soccer | England, Premier League | Manchester City – Fulham

Soccer | Germany, DFB Pokal | Quarter-final | Bayern Munich – RB Leipzig

Basketball | NBA | Houston Rockets – LA Clippers

Soccer | CONMEBOL, Copa Libertadores, Qualification, Quarter-finals | 2-nd legs

12.02.2026

Ice Hockey | Olympic Games | Czech Republic vs Canada

Soccer | England, Premier League | Brentford – Arsenal

Basketball | NBA | Orlando Magic – Milwaukee Bucks

Basketball | EuroLeague, Regular Season | Round 28

Rugby League | Super League (England, France) | Regular Season

13.02.2026

Ice Hockey | Olympic Games | Canada vs Switzerland

Basketball | NBA | Oklahoma City Thunder – Milwaukee Bucks

Handball | Germany, Bundesliga | Next Round

14.02.2026

Ice Hockey | Olympic Games | USA vs Denmark

Soccer | England, FA Cup | 1/16-finals

Soccer | Germany, Bundesliga | Werder Bremen – Bayern Munich

Rugby Union | France, Top 14 | Round 17

Handball | Spain, Liga ASOBAL | Next Round

Basketball | Spain, Liga ACB | Round 20

15.02.2026

Ice Hockey | Olympic Games | Switzerland vs Czech Republic

Soccer | Italy, Serie A | Inter – Juventus

Soccer | Italy, Serie A | Napoli – AS Roma

Soccer | Italy, Serie A | Lazio – Atalanta

Soccer | Spain, LaLiga | Girona – Barcelona

Soccer | Spain, LaLiga | Real Madrid – Real Sociedad

Soccer | France, Ligue 1 | Marseille – Strasbourg

Soccer | France, Ligue 1 | Rennes – PSG

Basketball | NBA | ALL-Star

Tennis | WTA 1000 Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

Active Promotions Across N1 Partners Brands

To boost player activity and support conversion rates during peak dates, N1 Partners is launching seasonal Valentine’s Day promotions across key brands. These campaigns provide partners with additional leverage when driving traffic and engaging users.

Valentine’s Advent Calendar (N1 Bet, RollXO)

Period: 13.02–17.02

Daily rewards available for participants over five days:

13.02 Love Box: prize up to €15,000
14.02 Valentine’s Riddle Offer: 100% bonus up to €500 + 150 FS
15.02 Sunday Challenge: 50% bonus on the 3rd deposit
16.02 Road to Free Spins: 30 FS for every €350
17.02 Fortune Lottery Series: prize pool €63,000

Cupid Mailbox Lottery (Lucky Hunter)

Period: 09.02–14.02

Prize pool for 28 winners: trip to Paris + €6,400 + 1,400 FS

Why This Matters for Partners

Seasonal promotions and event-driven campaigns help partners address several key challenges when working with Tier-1 traffic:

encourage higher average deposits
increase LTV through repeat engagement
sustain activity during periods when CR typically declines
integrate smoothly into creative bundles and ad formats
strengthen the emotional appeal of offers through holidays and major events

In a highly competitive environment, these product-driven initiatives help partners maintain stable and predictable performance.

What Partners Should Do Now

February combines major sports events, seasonal triggers, and strong promotional mechanics into a single high-potential window.

Drive traffic to key sports events and Valentine’s Day promotions across N1 Partners brands: N1 Bet, RollXO, and Lucky Hunter.

The N1 Partners team is ready to provide up-to-date promotions, analytics, and dedicated support tailored to your traffic volumes.

Join N1 Partners

N1 Partners provides everything affiliates need to stay ahead: high-converting products, ongoing analytics with optimization recommendations, and hands-on support from managers focused on long-term performance.

N1 Partners is more than an affiliate program. As a multi-brand affiliate platform and direct advertiser, the company unites 14+ casino and betting brands, operates across Tier-1 GEOs, delivers Reg2Dep rates of up to 70%, and offers competitive deals for top partners — CPA up to €700 and RevShare up to 45%. Trusted by 14,000+ partners, N1 Partners is recognized for its transparency, flexibility, and partner-first approach — where people and communication quality remain the foundation of long-term success.