Affiliate Announcements
Catena Media acquires casino affiliate Newcasinos.com
Catena Media continues to strengthen its position as Europe’s fastest growing company in lead generation, through the acquisition of Newcasinos.com and related affiliate assets.
Newcasinos.com is one of the fastest growing casino affiliate, specialising in rating and reviewing new online casinos. It was launched in 2015 with the aim to update casino players with the latest trends and news. New Casinos’ markets are mainly UK as well as Sweden and Norway and through its niche focus the acquisition will provide Catena Media with an opportunity for product segmentation. The acquired assets are expected to generate quarterly sales of about EUR 550.000 with an operating margin of around 80 percent. The underlying UK market is currently growing quickly, further strengthening Catena Media’s position in regulated markets.
The transfer of the assets and payment is scheduled to take place no later than the 15thof July 2017. The purchase price amounts to an upfront payment of EUR 7.650.000, which is being paid as a cash consideration in conjunction with the transfer of the assets. In addition, there is an earn-out of maximum EUR 4.250.000, which is based on revenue performance over a period of 12 months. In a reasonably expected scenario with a total earn-out purchase price of EUR 3.25 million, the seller needs to generate revenue growth between 25 and 50 percent during the period.
“Catena Media has been in the forefront of the consolidation in the affiliate market and wants to keep a leading role. The company is predominantly focusing on larger assets since we are well positioned to capitalize on our size and growth. With this acquisition we are acquiring another successful online casino affiliate to complement and strengthen our portfolio. The sellers have demonstrated a solid growth and an interesting content offering. This is fully in line with our strategy of partly growing through acquisitions and continuing our solid growth story”, says Robert Andersson, CEO of Catena Media.
About Catena Media
Catena Media is a fast-growing online performance marketing and lead generation company within iGaming with portals like AskGamblers and RightCasino. The Group has established a leading market position through strong organic growth and acquisitions in its core markets. Catena Media was listed on Nasdaq Stockholm First North Premier in February 2016. By the end of 2016, the company’s revenues reached more than EUR 40 million on a yearly basis. The Group was founded in 2012 and has today about 230 employees. The Group Head Office is situated in Malta. The company’s certified adviser is Avanza.
Affiliate Announcements
VERSUS Renews its Partnership with NetRefer as its Affiliate Marketing Platform Provider
VERSUS, a leading online casino and sportsbook operator in the Spanish iGaming market, has renewed its partnership with NetRefer, a top provider of affiliate marketing solutions for the iGaming industry.
Founded in 2019 as a rebrand of VivelaSuerte by Spanish leisure and entertainment giant Grupo Orenes, VERSUS has quickly become synonymous with premium online gambling experiences in Spain. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and a user-centric platform, VERSUS has secured its position as a major player in the European iGaming landscape.
Since its launch, VERSUS has expanded substantially, adding Yaass Casino to its portfolio, which aims to become the #1 Online Supercasino in Spain. With a license from Spain’s Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ), VERSUS operates across Spain and Mexico, with plans to expand into Brazil and Portugal in the next few months.
To deliver a unique and personalised betting experience, both VERSUS and Yaass Casino offer a wide range of customised promotions and bonuses, tailored to match players’ individual preferences and keep them engaged and rewarded.
With a strong commitment to mobile-first optimisation, users enjoy a seamless experience across all devices. Both brands provide dedicated apps that allow players to access sports betting, online casino games, and live betting options anytime, anywhere.
Customer service is a priority for both brands, with a professional support team ready to assist players with all types of questions and concerns. Responsible gaming is also central to the company’s policy; to support players facing gambling-related challenges, VERSUS provides resources, including a dedicated Responsible Gaming Test.
Miguel Albert García, Affiliate Manager at VERSUS, shared insights on the company’s approach to partnerships: “In just five years, VERSUS has experienced significant growth, thanks in large part to the partnerships we’ve built along the way. We’re excited to see where our journey with NetRefer will take both VERSUS and Yaass Casino.”
NetRefer’s CEO, Dexter Cutajar, expressed similar optimism: “Over the past four years, the relationship between VERSUS and NetRefer has been exceptionally rewarding, and we’re thrilled to have them renew their partnership with us. We’re equally pleased that VERSUS has chosen NetRefer for its second brand, Yaass Casino. We’re confident that our continued partnership will bring exciting opportunities for both companies in the years ahead.”
Affiliate Announcements
RavenTrack unites with StatsPlug to launch innovative affiliate tool
Affiliate tracking platform’s Odds Betting Banner Creation Tool allows publishers to create branded banners including real-time information and odds
RavenTrack, the fastest-growing affiliate tracking platform developed specifically for the industry, has joined forces with StatsPlug to add yet another cutting-edge tool to its platform.
The partnership means RavenTrack can use StatsPlug’s data-driven technology to roll out a first-of-its-kind Odds Betting Banner Creation Tool.
Operators can offer this tool to their affiliate partners, allowing them to create branded banners across a host of sports that include real-time information and odds.
This helps affiliates to push fresh content to their audiences which in turn allows them to drive acquisition and increase retention and player value from existing customers.
Adam Rowley, Managing Director at RavenTrack, said: “We are thrilled to be able to utilise the power of StatsPlug’s technology to provide yet another unique service to our clients.
“Our goal at RavenTrack is to give the greatest opportunity for success, and we believe implemented forward-thinking products like our Banner Creation Tool do just that.”
Mathew Symmonds, Co-Founder at StatsPlug, added: “RavenTrack is the perfect partner for StatsPlug’s self-service banner creation software.
“This integration enables RavenTrack’s affiliates and clients to create dynamic, on-brand banners independently, saving time and costs while driving higher conversions with timely and engaging media.”
To mark the launch of the product, expected in Q1 2025, RavenTrack is offering a one-month free trial to all existing customers who can utilise the power of the Banner Creation tool.
The launch of the Banner Creation Tool further enhances the RavenTrack platform, which allows operators to track, optimise and grow their affiliate programs.
It is a proprietary solution designed specifically for iGaming and to meet the unique demands of the sector including withstanding the pace and complexity of affiliate marketing for online sports betting and casino.
RavenTrack is reliable, accurate and fast, and has a seamless UX so operators don’t miss a single click or conversion and can easily dig into data and generate valuable insights.
Where RavenTrack really stands out is its reporting, with 20+ templates offering high levels of customisation and super granular levels of insight.
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