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How did One Ordinary Guy scoop a 1 BTC prize?

Crypto Gaming expert Ryan Shields had become the first winner to get a free BTC prize over a super group of passionate crypto folks all doing heroic things for the cryptommunity.
And FortuneJack is where the cryptommunity gets its game on. Ryan is no stranger to being a part of the cryptommunity. Way back in 2015 in Boston, Ryan turned to crypto for the first time when he came across the Fortunejack website, and like so many before and since, saw the upsides of Bitcoin in gaming.
Ryan has been hooked to crypto technology ever since. That passion for Bitcoin is what inspired Ryan’s prize winning project: Bitcoin Gaming Online. It goes without saying that FortuneJack knows a thing or two about particular subject, and were blown away by the superlative quality of Ryan’s site.
“If there is a crypto platform online, and it’s not on my site, there’s a reason for it.” Says Ryan. “I spend a couple hours after work whenever I have the time. I’ll test out new games, seeing if they withdraw winnings properly, their promotion bonus terms, hidden rules, stuff like that.”
Keeping cryto-gaming on the level is of benefit to the whole crypotommunity, and his dedication to the cause won Ryan the 1BTC JACKMATE prize, the very first given in FortuneJack’s new monthly giveaway.
Ryan has big plans for his 1 BTC winnings. As a current resident of the North-eastern seaboard and it’s chilly winter weather, he sees a vacation to sunny Florida in his very near future. But like all dedicated members of the cryptommunity, Ryan’s first priority is to double down on his involvement in crypto gaming.
“There’s still so much I want to add to Bitcoin Gaming Online, like a list of all the different coins with their descriptions, and actual player reviews. I will certainly use some of the BTC to hire some designers to make my platform more attractive.”
“I believe the future of cryptocurrency will only continue to grow in popularity.” Ryan Shields is not alone in that belief, for a cryptocurrency revolution that, even as a tough early 2018 is evening out, is still set to increase hugely in value.
“It’s an exciting time for blockchain technology, and watching it become incorporated in daily life. Everyday I read about massive corporations like Microsoft, Overstock, even Google, testing the tech and figuring out how to incorporate it into their platforms, it’s really cool to see.”
HUGE congratulations to inaugural winner Ryan Shields. Will your name be next in the JACKMATE Hall of Fame?
Make an impact on the Cryptommunity online or offline, share it on Twitter with the hashtag #JACKMATE, and join FortuneJack’s Official Discord Channel to let us know you’re in the running. That’s all you have to do, and we could send you 1 BTC for it.
Affiliate Success
ReferOn Wins Prestigious “Rising Star Provider of the Year” Category at the AffPapa Awards 2025

ReferOn, a state-of-the-art affiliate management system, has won the “Rising Star Provider of the Year” title at the 2025 AffPapa Awards — a milestone that recognises the platform’s bold innovation and rapid growth in the affiliate tech space.
This award reflects ReferOn’s ability to deliver fast, transparent and scalable affiliate solutions that answer key industry demands. The category highlights the best rising companies in the iGaming and affiliate marketing industries, celebrating innovation and problem-solving solutions.
The AffPapa Awards is an annual event that recognises greatness in iGaming. The ceremony celebrates developments and innovations among affiliates, operators and B2B providers who have raised the bar and set new standards.
Vladyslav Bondarenko, ReferOn’s Head of Product, commented on the achievement, “ReferOn wasn’t built to impress, it was built to solve. From day one, we challenged how affiliate platforms should work, look and feel — because the existing ones simply didn’t. More than a win, this award highlights the value of asking the right questions and building with purpose.”
2025 has been a crucial year for ReferOn, with the company receiving widespread industry recognition and implementing core product developments. Heading into Q3 and Q4, ReferOn is preparing a range of new features and enhancements focused on elevating the user experience and streamlining affiliate operations. The team will travel to iGB Live in London this July ready to share what’s next, meet with partners and discuss how ReferOn is refining affiliate management.
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People moves: LiveScore Media MD joins QiH Group as new CMO

The power affiliate welcomes its latest addition to the C-level team, who will begin working on strategy for various geographies and new verticals
QiH Group, the affiliate known throughout the industry for its compliance-focus and creative customer retention strategies, has welcomed its new CMO, James McCarthy.
Joining from LiveScore Media, where he was MD, McCarthy will start officially on 2 June, using his experience at betting and gaming giants Betfair, Betway Group – and of course, LiveScore – to inform his new remit at QiH Group to drive profit across all marketing activities.
Based in QiH Group’s London office, McCarthy will manage the marketing team of 17 – which will expand to 27 in the coming months – overseeing double digit growth through marketing channels and commercial relationships, as well as improving on the current team’s capabilities.
Speaking of the new move, McCarthy said: “It’s such a pleasure to join a company that has grown so thoroughly and organically in licensed markets. QiH Group is a big name in the iGaming affiliate space, and I look forward to managing the continued growth in diversified sectors and locations.”
Jamie Walters, CEO of QiH Group, said: “QiH has moved from strength to strength recently, growing and adapting with the iGaming markets in the UK, Europe and North America. Welcoming someone as experienced and talented as James onto our team is another strong step for us. I welcome his expertise and am delighted to see where his marketing leadership takes us.”
Affiliate Announcements
ReferOn Expands Offering with New Support Packages, “ReferOn Assist”

ReferOn, an innovative affiliate management system, has experienced significant growth in 2024, with multiple technical and quality-of-life improvements to the platform. As a result of an influx of new operators and affiliates, ReferOn has introduced ReferOn Assist.
ReferOn Assist offers tailored support packages in three distinct tiers: ReferOn Assist, ReferOn Assist Plus, and ReferOn Assist Premium. Each tier provides enhanced support, cost-effective hourly support rates and more to help users meet their affiliate marketing strategy goals.
ReferOn Assist, the entry-level subscription package, includes a number of benefits, such as guaranteed support hours, faster response times and a higher resolution priority compared to ReferOn Basic users. All ReferOn Assist subscribers also receive direct channel support for easy access to our agents. Lastly, subscribers to this tier also enjoy more cost-effective out-of-hours support prices and affordable review reports for business analysis purposes.
ReferOn Assist Plus offers a further guaranteed response time, a larger bundle of support hours included and extra training time to help maximise affiliate operation efficiency. This subscription tier includes a quarterly review report packed with valuable insights and dedicated resolution priority for any pressing queries or issues. All subscribers also receive even further reduced out-of-hours support rates.
The last tier, ReferOn Assist Premium, provides operators and affiliates with the most comprehensive dedicated support package. Subscribers receive the highest response time and a large bundle of inclusive support hours at reduced rates. Premium users have access to a dedicated support manager for tailored assistance and the most cost-effective prices for after-hours support.
Each of these support packages are tailored to continue to provide the best possible customer service for Referon clients, whilst also helping reduce costs.
David Harris, ReferOn’s Operation Lead, commented on the new support packages, saying, “ReferOn prides itself on providing top-quality support for all operators and affiliates. The release of the ReferOn Assist packages allows us to prioritise helping our valued partners to ensure that they can make the most of our platform at all times. We look forward to seeing how the ReferOn team can work closely with all our users to achieve their business needs.”
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