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iGB Live! networking schedule revealed
																								
												
												
											2nd May, 2018 (London) – The networking schedule for the inaugural iGB Live!, held between 17th – 20th July at the Amsterdam RAI, has been announced.
Delegates are set to take part in a wide range of events hosted across the city as they catch up with old friends and meet new ones.
Among the highlights are a return to the newly-refurbished Majestic and Euro Pub for the closing night party, as well as a bingo-specific drinks event sponsored by WhichBingo.
Portfolio Director at Clarion Gaming Shona ODonnell said: “There are few better places to be than Amsterdam in the summer, and we’ve laid on a host of networking events that will give delegates an opportunity to enjoy the city, as well as relax alongside the industry’s sharpest minds. We look forward to welcoming everyone in July.”
The official programme is as follows:
- Welcome drinks, sponsored by WPN Affiliates (Tuesday, 17th July 2018, 16:00 – 18:00): To kick things off, there will be welcome drinks at the famous Strandzuid.
 - Opening night networking party, 21:00 – late, venue TBC
 - Bingo networking drinks sponsored by WhichBingo (Wednesday, 18th July 2018, 17:30 – 20:00): Join us at The Jetty at the Strandzuid for this year’s bingo networking drinks, a dedicated networking event specific to the bingo sector. The venue is located on the canal and even has its very own sandy beach.
 - Official networking party (Wednesday, 18th July 2018, 21:00 – late): venue TBC
 - Closing night networking party (Thursday 19th July 2018, 21:00 – 02:00): This year we will be returning to Majestic and Euro Pub, offering both indoor and outdoor spaces at the famous Dam Square.
 - Friday unwind session sponsored by Intertops (Friday 20th July 2018, 13:00 – 16:00): Finally, the traditional unwind session, sponsored by Intertops, to catch up with industry friends and partners.
 
About Clarion Gaming:
Clarion occupies a unique position in gaming, providing the full range of services to the global industry, including exhibitions, conferences, and technical training as well digital and print information. Clarion’s gaming brands are delivered globally and attract more than 50,000 customers annually in locations spanning every continent. ICE Totally Gaming is the world’s largest gaming technology exhibition.
In 2017 the audited attendance of 30,213 – a record for the event – was drawn from 151 jurisdictions and sovereign states. Clarion also organise the world-renowned iGaming events GiGse (San Francisco) and iGB Live! (Amsterdam), as well as the established World Regulatory Briefings and Gaming Congresses in Brazil and Japan.
Delivering multi-level training for gaming professionals since 2007, the Totally Gaming Academy has firmly positioned itself as the leader in gaming training across online and land based platforms and now offers training in casino management, online gaming, sports betting and anti-money laundering. TotallyGaming.com is the online community for the industry and iGaming Business is the dominant print publication in the sector.
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Power affiliate QiH Group rebrands to Quantum to reflect ambitious diversification strategy
														The tech powerhouse has a new website, name and branding that are set to take the affiliate marketing company into the next 10 years.
Quantum International Holdings, the affiliate formerly known across the tech, sports, iGaming betting industries as QiH Group has launched its official rebrand to Quantum. With a new-look website, logo and assets, the company has chosen the pared down name to reflect the strategic direction it will be taking, starting in 2026.
Speaking about the change, Quantum CEO Jamie Walters said: “I’m incredibly proud and excited to share the next chapter in our journey: the evolution of QiH into Quantum. For over a decade, QiH has been our foundation, a story of success, growth and innovation in iGaming. But the world – especially digitally – moves fast, and so do we.
“‘Quantum’ was already in our name, so we’ve simplified and streamlined, and it now represents the next version of who we are and where we’re going. A rebrand is about a lot more than a new logo, colours and identity – we’ve also evolved our mindset, ambition and of course, our strategic direction.
Walters continues: “Over the past few months, the Quantum team has worked tirelessly to get to this exciting new stage for our growth. We’re building on everything that has already made QiH Group so brilliant – our talent, creativity, and data-driven approach – and supercharging it to perform on the biggest global stage.
“Our vision is simple: to expand our affiliate marketing roots to become the world’s most-used digital comparison service, delivering simplicity and value to millions of users around the globe.”
Tom Murch, creative director at Quantum, shared: “The rebrand brief was simple: evolution. This wasn’t just about a new identity, it was about building on a decade of growth and turning momentum into acceleration. Quantum is the brave new chapter in our story, a brand, a strategy, a mindset, and a framework for high performance culture at scale and where elite talent can really thrive.”
The story so far
QiH Group was launched in London in 2014 to address a gap in the iGaming affiliate market for smart, digital-first, data-focused affiliate partnerships for iGaming operators.
The company has seen a host of accolades, such as:
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Moving from 21st to 15th on EGR Global’s Power Affiliates list in 2025
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Growing from five initial employees to 60 now
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Hiring an experienced C-suite of talent, including a CFO, CMO and CTO and promoting internally for their COO
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Building our entire tech team from outsourced to a fully in-house, tech capability, expanding the team from 0 to 14 employees this year
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Shortlisted for eight major awards in iGaming, from Employer of the Year to Affiliate of the Year
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Fostering years-long relationships with Tier 1 operators
 
“2026 and beyond are going to be incredibly exciting times for Quantum, and we’re so pleased to be bringing a new look, simplified name and a honed strategic direction and operational delivery for our clients – and of course, an environment where our talented and ambitious team can thrive,” says Walters.
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Casino Guru wins in Casino Affiliate category at the EGR Operator Awards 2025
														
Casino Guru is proud to announce that it has won in the “Casino Affiliate” category at the just-concluded EGR Operator Awards 2025. The company was distinguished amongst the world’s leading casino affiliates and crowned with the ultimate accolade.
The awards ceremony was held at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London on October 22, 2025, and marked the 20th anniversary of the EGR Operator Awards.
Commenting on the award, Matej Novota, Head of Casino Research at Casino Guru, had this to say: “This recognition confirms our commitment to delivering one of the best possible experiences for casino players worldwide. We are grateful to the EGR Operator Awards for this distinction, which reinforces that our work toward a safer and more transparent industry is making a real impact. Casino Guru will continue to guide players toward better and fairer gaming experiences, and we are honored to receive this award.”
Casino Guru has repeatedly delivered one of the most comprehensive services in helping inform player opinion. The website focuses exclusively on reviewing online casinos and bonuses based on criteria that matter to the players, such as fair bonus policies and general terms and conditions, ease of withdrawals, and more.
Casino Guru has also served as a trustworthy mediator in disputes between players and casinos, having returned more than $52m in player funds through the Complaint Resolution Center, and making sure it offers a comprehensive service that goes beyond its meticulous reviewing process.
To help quantify the data points Casino Guru leverages to make decisions about what casinos are worthwhile, the company has developed the bespoke Safety Index metric, which gauges a casino offer based on player-specific preferences, overall fairness, and industry standards, and assigns a rating that players can trust.
This is the latest distinction secured by Casino Guru over the past several months. Casino Guru is also contending in various categories for the SiGMA Central Europe B2C Awards as well as in the AffPapa iGaming Awards LatAm.
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Gamblers Connect Partners with Bazoom to Improve Link-Building Solutions for the iGaming Industry
														Gamblers Connect, a leading and trusted iGaming Medium & Affiliate website for the iGaming sector, is pleased to announce a new premium partnership with Bazoom, a sophisticated link-building platform.
This strategic alliance is designed to introduce Gamblers Connect’s expansive network to a best-in-class resource capable of addressing one of the most persistent challenges in the highly competitive digital landscape of iGaming: the efficient acquisition of high-quality backlinks.
The iGaming industry, encompassing affiliates, operators, and marketers, operates within one of the world’s most fiercely contested digital ecosystems, where achieving visibility and digital authority is a constant battle.
This collaboration is a direct response to this challenge, spotlighting a solution that moves beyond traditional, manual outreach methods.
Bazoom has successfully streamlined the process by offering an intelligent marketplace where users can efficiently discover, filter, and secure link placements from a vast global network of nearly 100,000 media outlets, utilizing familiar SEO metrics for precision targeting.
A core component of Bazoom’s offering is its integrated content engine, which handles the creation of high-quality, tailored content, included in the price of the link purchase. Operating on a model of transparent, pay-per-link pricing without any mandatory subscriptions, the platform offers a truly scalable solution built for all stakeholders, from solo consultants to major agencies.
The partnership is founded on a shared commitment to excellence, which is encapsulated in the mutual philosophy: “Scale with quality, not noise.”
Gjorgje Ristikj, Founder of Gamblers Connect, commented on the synergy: “Bazoom and Gamblers Connect share the same philosophy, scale with quality, not noise. This is a partnership with a clear direction and shared ambition to empower our community.”
Kristoffer Krog, Head of Global Partnerships at Bazoom, added: “We are very excited to partner up with industry leaders, to align our collaboration and reach new heights together.”
This strategic collaboration underscores a mutual dedication to providing the iGaming community with the tools necessary for sustained digital growth and authority in a transparent and results-driven manner.
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