Awards
AffiliateINSIDER secures exclusive media partnership for AskGamblers Awards

AffiliateINSIDER has been confirmed as the exclusive media partner for the AskGamblers Awards 2018, a ceremony designed to recognise the best online casinos over the last year, which will be held in Belgrade on Thursday 17 January.
AI founder and CEO Lee-Ann Johnstone, supported by newly-appointed Marketing Manager Natalie Lees, will be making the trip to the Serbian capital to cover the gala event live, which features the following key casino industry nominations – Best Casino, Best New Casino and Best Slot.
Johnstone commented: “As an affiliate marketing media partner, we are proud to support this unique AskGamblers initiative. AffiliateINSIDER is a business purposefully built on and around supporting innovation and affiliate growth in the igaming industry.
“The AskGamblers awards is a great way for an affiliate brand to help operators and players to work together to deliver unique experiences and improved community values.”
Every single online casino on AskGamblers – a trusted affiliate portal for transparent, unbiased casino and games reviews – was made eligible for nomination up until the 30 September deadline, before the official voting opened on 1 October with ten casinos and slots in each category.
Last year’s Best New Casino winner King Billy Casino is in the running once again, this time alongside Betsson Casino, Cashmio Casino, BitStarz Casino, SlotsMillion Casino, Videoslots Casino, ShadowBet Casino, Lapalingo Casino, Fable Casino and Bob Casino for the Best Casino award.
The Best New Casino will come from the following group: Casino Calzone, Campeonbet Casino, LadyHammer Casino, Genesis Casino, 7 Gods Casino, West Casino, Cadoola Casino, Champagne Spins Casino, Mr. Play Casino and Fairplay Casino.
Meanwhile, the Best Slot shortlist features Eastern Emeralds Slot, Berryburst MAX Slot, Fruit Blox Slot, Great Rhino Slot, Exotic Cats Slot, Vikings Go To Hell Slot, Sweet Alchemy Slot, Legacy of Egypt Slot, Asgardian Stones Slot and Wild Seas Slot.
AskGamblers added: “The opinion of our players is one of our main priorities, and we want to make sure that their voice is heard across the industry.
“That’s why we have decided organise unique awards that celebrate their opinion. We are very excited to have AffiliateINSIDER as our official media partner. This cooperation will definitely help us spread the word.”
Awards
Blask wins Best Tech at iGB Affiliate Awards 2025

Blask, the data-driven analytics ecosystem transforming iGaming oversight, has been named ‘Best Tech’ at the prestigious iGB Affiliate Awards 2025 in London.
The win underscores the platform’s transition from a promising startup into an industry mainstay.
Launched publicly in May 2024, Blask has already secured two major accolades: SiGMA Asia Startup Pitch 2024 and Startup of the Year at the Starlet Awards, making this the third milestone in its brief yet impressive journey.
“Winning this award proves that Blask has outgrown its startup roots and become a data-first iGaming institution,” said Max Tesla, CEO and co‑founder. “We’re continuing to build out the platform, and with the recent launch of Blask Games, we now offer Game Visibility Rank across casino titles. No guesswork, just transparent, repeatable insights.”
Blask is now used by some of the biggest operators, affiliates and suppliers in the iGaming industry, providing real-time, data-driven market intelligence as well as a competitive edge in more than 60 markets worldwide.
The platform is regularly updated with new features and functionality.
Last month Blask Games was added, giving operators, affiliates, and analysts access to granular intelligence around game placement within casino lobbies.
Affiliate Success
Casino Guru brings home ‘Casino Affiliate of the Year’ accolade at SBC Awards Europe

The SBC Awards Europe have crowned winners across dozens of categories during the June 12 event at the Hilton Malta in San Ġiljan, Malta, featuring 400 guests, and some of the industry’s best and brightest.
As SBC Awards Europe sought to distinguish the best operators, affiliates, suppliers, payments and game developers across the European sports betting & gaming industry, Casino Guru is proud to announce that the company has won the ‘Casino Affiliate of the Year’ accolade, a distinction that has exemplified the hard work that the team behind the project have put into creating the world’s most complex casino gaming resource.
Casino Guru overcame a competitive field of contestants, proving once again that the company is committed to maintaining its status as a leader in helping players make informed decisions.
Besides developing a highly effective Safety Index that combines big data with human expertise, Casino Guru has also become a foremost authority on complaint resolutions within the iGaming sector, having returned more than $40,000,000 to players, and thus establishing the website as more than an affiliate.
Commenting on this distinction, Casino Guru Daniela Sliva, PR & Creative Projects Director at Casino Guru said: “Winning the SBC Awards Europe in the ‘Casino Affiliate of the Year’ category further reaffirms Casino Guru’s status as the leading authority in complaint resolution, casino evaluation, and helping players make committed decisions. Our brand holds a 360-degree view of the iGaming sector in which we operate, incorporating responsible gambling, a proactive approach, and an uncompromising commitment to stringent evaluation criteria.”
Casino Guru has consistently built an affiliate model that goes beyond simple deal-making, placing an uncompromising focus on players and helping them make informed decisions.
Furthermore, Casino Guru has repeatedly strengthened and enhanced its reviewing practices to guarantee fair general terms and conditions, as well as bonus terms and conditions that benefit the players.
Casino Guru is an outlier in the industry by proactively reaching out to casinos and encouraging them to improve their terms and conditions in order to ensure that players are playing safely and responsibly.
The latest win at the SBC Awards Europe is yet another testament to the tireless efforts dedicated to making iGaming safer for players every day.
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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