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Zurich iGaming Affiliate Conference – Results of the First Event about Conduct of Online Gambling Business in Switzerland
On June 21, the international firm Smile-Expo hosted the unique for Switzerland Zurich iGaming Affiliate Conference. The event took place at Sheraton Zurich Hotel and was dedicated to gambling and affiliate marketing. It brought together participants of the gambling market that work in online and land-based segments.
The event featured specialists of world-renowned gambling companies including PLANZER LAW, Afilexion Alliance, Global Bet, Oryx Gaming, 1710 Gaming Ltd, PartnerMatrix, Expozive, GamblingCompliance, Endorphina, and many others. Attendees were representatives of affiliate networks, online and land-based casinos, affiliates, marketers, lawyers, members of regulating agencies, etc.
Relevant presentations, live discussions, and productive networking – all of it united conference participants.
Throughout the event, speakers and guests were talking, sharing experience, and establishing new business contacts. The official part of the event ended with the atmospheric Talks & Drinks afterparty, where participants could get to know each other closer, discuss different issues in the informal environment, present their brands, and agree upon further collaboration.
What did speakers discuss?
At the conference, speakers gave presentations sharing theoretic knowledge and practical experience of running, promoting, and scaling of their gambling businesses.
Dr. Simon Planzer, Partner at PLANZER LAW, spoke about the legal aspects of gambling activity. The expert explained how Switzerland regulated the online gambling market and reviewed prospects of this field.
Robert Toth, Key Account Manager at Global Bet, highlighted the use of innovative technologies in games focusing on virtual sports.
Reuben Portanier, Founding Partner of Afilexion Alliance, discussed the use of blockchain in the gambling industry. The specialist explained the prospects of the technology in the gambling field.
The event offered four panel discussions featuring Iris Sidler and Dr. Simon Planzer from PLANZER LAW, Dan Iliovici from Rombet, Joe Ewens from GamblingCompliance, Jovana Popovic from Oryx Gaming, Levon Nikoghosyan from PartnerMatrix, Nicc Lewis from Expozive, Jakub Kolomičenko from Endorphina, Chris Looney from Red Tiger Gaming, Reuben Portanier from Afilexion Alliance.
Experts delved into issues important for the gambling business:
- personal data security in iGaming;
- forming and maintenance of an attractive online offer;
- distinctive features and differences of gambling markets in Switzerland and Belgium;
- responsible approach to gambling.
As part of the discussions, specialists shared their opinions on different issues and presented real-life case studies.
We thank PLANZER LAW and its representatives Dr. Simon Planzer and Iris Sidler for their support on the conduct of the event.
Sponsors and media partners of the conference
We express special gratitude to the following companies:
- Exclusive Sponsor – Casino 777.ch;
- Media Gambling Sponsor – Login Casino;
- Media Sponsor – YOGONET Gaming News;
- Informational Sponsor – Focus Gaming News;
- Special Participant – ORYX Gaming.
Besides, the organizer thanks all media partners of the event. It was nice to talk to representatives of the Gambling Portal Webmasters Association (GPWA) and affiliate company Kafe Rocks.
Guests, participants, and partners are pleased with the conference and highly appraised its organization.
“The conference was great. The blockchain part was a bit complicated for me. The networking abled by the event was really interesting. Thank you again for the invitation,” said Casino Neuchâtel rep.
“Уour team is lovely. Everyone looked happy at the conference. Good job,” stated GPWA.
Conclusion
Zurich iGaming Affiliate Conference became a place for the start of productive collaboration between participants of the gambling market from Switzerland and other countries. We are glad that the event managed to bring together major gambling business representatives from all over the world and highlight issues relevant to the iGaming niche.
The team of Smile-Expo thanks participants, partners, and sponsors, and will be happy to see everyone at the upcoming industry events dedicated to gambling and CPA networks.
On October 18, the Georgia iGaming Affiliate Conference will take place in Tbilisi. Experts will discuss the subtleties of running a gambling business in Georgia, gambling regulations, and promotion of online casinos using affiliate marketing.
You can find more information and the program of the event on the official website of the Georgia iGaming Affiliate Conference.
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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.
Awards
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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