Affiliate Success
Income Access to Sponsor Fourth Annual AffiliateFEST
Event sponsor will also moderate panel on eSports, fantasy, social betting and traditional gaming
Income Access, Paysafe Group’s marketing technology and services provider, will again be a sponsoring partner of AffiliateFEST, the annual digital accelerator dedicated to educating iGaming affiliates and sharing insights on digital growth hacking. Now in its fourth year, AffiliateFEST will take place on 19th September 2018 at the Hilton Olympia in London.
Through its sponsorship of AffiliateFEST, Income Access promotes skills development in the affiliate sector by supporting sessions focused on relevant themes, including advertising compliance codes, how mobile can add value to affiliate acquisition strategies and the role of artificial intelligence in the affiliate industry. Partnered with more than 250 iGaming brands across an array of markets, Income Access is a longstanding supporter of strategic evolution within the industry.
Sarafina Wolde Gabriel, Income Access’ Vice President of Strategy, will moderate one of the panel discussions, which will explore emerging trends across several growing sectors within the iGaming industry. E-sports, fantasy, social betting and traditional gaming will all be covered as panelists dissect the psychology of player behaviours, pitfalls and barriers to entry, and more.
This year’s edition of AffiliateFEST will feature 17 expert speakers, the full list of which can be found here.
AffiliateFEST is organised by Affiliate Insider, a company run by veteran affiliate marketer Lee-Ann Johnstone and dedicated to providing the latest affiliate marketing and industry news as well as organising bespoke workshops and skills development programmes to support the continued growth of the affiliate channel.
AffiliateFEST runs alongside the Betting on Sports conference week, which takes place from 18th to 21st September and will host 140 exhibitors, 2,500+ delegates and 200 leading industry speakers. Income Access is sponsoring one of the conference panel discussions – “Reaching the Player – where do affiliates fit in?” – which takes place on 19th September at 12:10 GMT at the Olympia London.
Lee-Ann Johnstone, Founder and CEO of AffiliateINSIDER, said: “AffiliateFEST offers in depth content that is designed to help affiliates grow their business. Our speakers are highly respected experts and everybody in attendance benefits from the depth of content that is shared in the workshop sessions. The personalised networking is invaluable as you really get to connect with brands that are keen to grow. You just don’t get this kind of insight from larger iGaming events and our delegates always leave with a host of ideas, great connections and insight to keep their business growing from strength to strength.”
Sarafina Wolde Gabriel, Vice President of Strategy at Income Access, said: “AffiliateFEST continues to display its commitment to building the affiliate channel through education. We’re proud to be both a sponsor and participant in this important event, which only grows more relevant over time.”
Affiliates who wish to attend but have yet to register, can do so FREE on the event’s registration page.
Affiliate Success
ReferOn Wins “Best Affiliate Management Platform” at the iGB Affiliate Awards 2026
ReferOn has been named the Best Affiliate Management Platform at the prestigious iGB Affiliate Awards 2026, marking another major milestone in the company’s growth. Announced live at iGB LIVE, the recognition follows a year of relentless product innovation, customer growth, and a continued focus on simplifying affiliate operations.
Turning Complexity into Clarity
Managing high-volume affiliate programs requires processing millions of data points every day. ReferOn was built to eliminate that complexity through automation, real-time insights, and streamlined workflows.
This year also marked the introduction of Refie, ReferOn’s integrated UX layer. Instead of forcing affiliate managers to navigate complex backend data, Refie turns raw operational data into clear, actionable insights. From onboarding to daily performance tracking, it helps teams spend less time on administration and more time driving strategic growth.
Alex Bukin, CEO of ReferOn, commented: “Winning the iGB Affiliate Award is a remarkable achievement for our entire team. As affiliate programs grow, so does the complexity behind them. From day one, our ambition has been to remove that complexity, so operators can focus on growth instead of operational friction. This recognition reinforces our belief that great B2B technology should be simpler, more intuitive, easier to work with, and built around the people who use it”.
Having secured major industry awards over the past 18 months, — including ‘Affiliate System of the Year’ at AffPapa and ‘Best Affiliate Software’ at SiGMA — ReferOn looks ahead with a roadmap that remains focused on making affiliate management even more intelligent, transparent, and effortless. Our upcoming developments will continue to simplify complex workflows, expand AI-powered assistance, and provide operators with even greater visibility and control over their affiliate operations.
Affiliate Success
Kongebonus becomes first Norwegian affiliate to win Best Casino Affiliate at iGB Affiliate Awards 2026
Kongebonus has become the first Norwegian affiliate to win Best Casino Affiliate at the iGB Affiliate Awards 2026, a landmark recognition that names the independent Norwegian guide as the world’s leading casino affiliate for 2026.
The award was presented on 2 July during iGB L!VE London, where the iGB Affiliate Awards celebrated the affiliates, programmes, networks, suppliers and individuals helping to drive the iGaming sector forward.
iGB Affiliate described first-time contestant Kongebonus as a “Norwegian local hero”, noting that the platform claimed the award in a close race and ended Gambling.com Group’s two-year reign in the highly competitive category. Independent judges praised Kongebonus’ “super smart” approach, highlighting its combination of innovation, engaged player community, and strong editorial presence across Google News and the media.
The recognition reflects Kongebonus’ focus on detailed operator testing, transparent casino reviews, community-led content and player protection. The platform tests casinos with its own money before reviewing them, publishes its full methodology and continues to invest in responsible gambling resources, including practical guidance and support signposting for players.
David Nilsen, Editor-in-Chief at Kongebonus, said: “Winning Best Casino Affiliate at the iGB Affiliate Awards is a huge moment for Kongebonus and for everyone who has helped build the platform. To be recognised in a category alongside some of the biggest and most respected names in the affiliate industry is something we are incredibly proud of.
“I’ve spent more than ten years on the inside of this industry, and I’ve seen how big the gap can be between what a casino promises and what the player is actually left with. Closing that gap is the whole reason we test the way we do.
“What this award tells us is that being the most trusted guide matters more than being the biggest one, and that’s the only thing we’ve ever set out to build.”
Affiliate Success
ReferOn Shortlisted for Two EGR B2B Awards 2026 Following Record Platform Growth
ReferOn, the data-driven affiliate management platform, has been shortlisted in two categories at the EGR B2B Awards 2026: “Affiliate Software Supplier” and “Full Service Platform of the Year (under 5 years)”.
These nominations reflect ReferOn’s rapid evolution from a fast-growing platform into a mature affiliate management solution trusted by operators seeking greater scalability, automation, and operational control.
Solving Affiliate Management Complexity at Scale
Over the past year, ReferOn has focused on solving one of the industry’s most persistent challenges: managing affiliate programmes efficiently at scale. By automating key affiliate management processes and transforming fragmented data into actionable insights, the platform enables operators to scale partner programs more efficiently while maintaining full visibility and control.
Turning Data Into Faster Decisions
As platform capabilities expand, Refie serves as an intelligent UX layer that makes complex data instantly understandable. By translating backend logic into intuitive visual guidance, it helps users move faster, make better decisions, and spend less time navigating reports.
By translating technical precision into intuitive visual feedback, Refie eliminates the need to dig through dense reports, guiding users toward real-time performance and faster decision-making. It moves beyond simple functionality; it’s about giving teams their time back by making complex data instantly readable.
Alex Bukin, CEO at ReferOn, commented: “These nominations reflect the momentum behind ReferOn’s evolution into an award-winning platform built for operators who refuse to compromise between sophistication and usability. We’re proud of how far we’ve come, but even more excited about the opportunities ahead.”
The winners will be announced at the EGR B2B Awards ceremony, taking place on June 3 at City Central, HAC, in London.
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