Affiliate Announcements
ThePOGG Launches Bonus Ratings & Reviews
ThePOGG.com is proud to launch their casino welcome bonus ratings and reviews which features detailed analysis and value simulations to help players decide if a bonus is right for them. We all know that when confronted with varying terms and conditions it is next to impossible to tell which of two bonuses is better. Our new system addresses this issue, making life easy for players everywhere.
Players look to casino review portals for advice and recommendations to help them make the right decision on where to play and to find the best bonuses. Most player portals advertise bonuses but ultimately provide recommendations based on their opinion, without any sound basis for stating that one bonus is “better” than another. Players care about value and don’t like being deceived and this analysis aims to bring to light the true value of a bonus.
ThePOGG simulated over 350 welcome bonuses (with almost 200 reports still to be published) to determine the value of each bonus for low rollers, mid rollers, high rollers and super high rollers. These figures are then provided so players can get an accurate assessment of how good a bonus is for them once all of the terms and conditions and their own playing style is taken into consideration.
This project was undertaken in partnership with BeatingBonuses using a tool developed several years ago for the
assessment of bonuses, but has been implemented in a way intended to replicate various categories of normal player. Each simulation repeats the bonus 10 million times then takes the average result to provide a value for each player type.
The new feature focus on delivering what the users wants immediately with a focus on making the information quickly accessible and understandable to the user, highlighting the important data points to ensures optimum user experience. The site has been redesigned with the goal of providing players with unique and highly useful information in a format that is quickly and easily understandable while letting the player know about all the additions services offered by ThePOGG. This is a unique system that provides users with information available nowhere else.
“Our new bonus reporting system is one of the most important and useful features we’ve ever put together. I’m extremely proud of the results and genuinely feel that once again ThePOGG is leading the market by offering a service that is both exceptionally useful to players and entirely absent anywhere else. I have absolutely no doubt that this will quickly become a ‘go to’ resource for many player” Duncan Garvie – Manager and ADR Official for ThePOGG.com
To see all of the welcome bonuses rated you can visit thepogg.com/welcome-bonuses/ which shows the complete list of casinos with their bonuses with their rating for every type of player: lower roller, mid roller, high roller and super high roller. You can adjust the type of player and currency setting to reorder the list to show the best bonuses for your playing style.
About ThePOGG
ThePOGG.com is not your average online casino portal as the site pride’s itself on having a critical eye when it comes to casino reviews and having the toughest standards for recommendations. ThePOGG is one of the fastest growing casino portals around and continues to add value and services to players to help them make the most informed decision on where to play.
Some of the standout features of ThePOGG includes their Casino Complaints and Dispute Mediation service where they are also accredited ADR by the United Kingdom Gambling Commission. The site also has terms and conditions monitoring service which offers customer protection from retroactively changed terms and conditions. They also offer a unique service to players which is their Deposit Guarantee Seal to refund a player’s deposit if a casino recommended by them is found to treat a player unfairly. The Casino Reviews listed on ThePOGG.com are the most rigorous and robust to be found in the industry. They give honest and accurate reflections of the services provided by online operators and most importantly for player peace of mind: placement and recommendation on ThePOGG.com can NEVER be influenced via improved revenue deals.
Affiliate Announcements
QMRA Launches Italian Quality Mark for Affiliates
QMRA is a Compliance Quality Mark for iGaming Affiliates, launched by XY Legal Solutions B.V. (XYLS). XYLS launched a Dutch Quality Mark, KVA (https://kva.nl/), in September 2021, now working with numerous operators (LeoVegas, ComeOn, 711, TonyBet, Hard Rock Casino) and 90+ members.
In February 2024, QMRA was launched. Affiliates from the following markets were able to apply for the Quality Mark: Belgium, Spain, Denmark, Germany, Norway, Sweden, USA Michigan, The UK, Ontario and Estonia. As of today, Italian affiliates will be able to join QMRA as well. Applicants will receive:
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- A Compliance Report, containing compliance feedback if needed, in certain cases usable for obtaining a Meta Ads License;
- A specific Online Certificate about the member website, explaining its compliance (https://qmra.eu/members/affiliates/);
- Possibility to consult the QMRA team on compliance related questions.
Several joined since launch, representing all available markets so far. Among joining companies were Leadstar, ADM Group, BetFans, Game Lounge and Gentoo. Game Lounge and Gentoo decided to make QMRA official company policy. Sitebee, a Gentoo launched Compliance Tool, announced an official partnership with QMRA on legal support last week.
Affiliate Announcements
Registration opens as ‘Nuevos Horizontes’ unveiled as creative theme for Barcelona-bound iGB Affiliate
As registration opens for iGB Affiliate, ‘Nuevos Horizontes’ (New Horizons) has been unveiled as the creative theme driving the international marketing campaign in support of the 2025 edition which will be the first to take place at Fira Gran Via, Barcelona alongside sister show ICE.
Explaining the thinking behind the creative Naomi Barton, iGB Events’ Global Portfolio Director said: “The iGaming industry is continually evolving, and our 2025 campaign invites affiliates to explore new horizons at our exciting new venue, Fira Gran Via in Barcelona.
“iGB Affiliate is the home of the igaming affiliate community, and it enables connection, growth and shared business success for our audience of affiliates, operators and tech vendors. This campaign will drive our community into uncharted territory, sparking a spirit of exploration that embraces emerging markets, innovative strategies, and untapped commercial opportunities. It equips affiliates with the tools and insights needed to adapt, innovate, and conquer new horizons.”
She added: “With our move to Barcelona we’re setting our sights on an incredibly bright future. The additional space at Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, which is among the largest exhibition venues in Europe, will enable iGB Affiliate to achieve its full potential and continue to connect the best affiliates with the best operators and tech vendors.
“The 2025 edition of the show is set to feature a record 250 exhibitors and sponsors, occupying 15,000 sqm of space. The enhanced facilities in Barcelona will empower the affiliate community to forge new igaming connections, build strategic and trusted partnerships, expand their networks, and explore uncharted territories.”
Affiliate Announcements
Gentoo Media extends partnership with Betsson Group for automated brand protection tool GiG Comply
Gentoo Media is pleased to announce that the partnership with Betsson Group Affiliates (BGA) for GiG Comply has been extended for another year. The agreement marks the fifth consecutive year that Betsson will continue to use Gentoo Media’s automated compliance and brand protection tool, GiG Comply.
The extended partnership between Betsson and GiG Comply, further strengthens the ongoing collaboration between the two companies, ensuring that Betsson continues to uphold the highest standards of regulatory compliance across its extensive brand portfolio. GiG Comply’s comprehensive monitoring tool gives Betsson Group Affiliates the necessary means to ensure that their marketing efforts remain compliant, and meet regulatory demands across various markets.
Rasmus Bank Nielsen, Head of GiG Comply said: “We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Betsson Group, one of the industry’s leading operators. The renewal of our agreement, for a fifth consecutive year, underscores the importance of regulatory compliance and the effectiveness of GiG Comply. We look forward to continuing to support Betsson in maintaining the highest standards of compliance in their marketing efforts”.
Shakyra Jonsson, Senior Affiliate Operations & Events Manager at Betsson Group Affiliates, added:
“We are pleased to extend our partnership with GiG Comply for a fifth consecutive year. As a company committed to maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance, it is crucial that we continue using tools like GiG Comply to ensure that our affiliate marketing efforts align with the diverse regulations across the markets we operate in. This partnership reaffirms our dedication to safeguarding our brand while remaining compliant in a rapidly evolving industry.”