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ThePOGG.com – ADR Service Passes $2.5 Million Returned to Players
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ThePOGG.com is delighted to announce that their complaints service has reached another milestone – as of Friday the 6th of September 2019 – the service has returned over $2,500,000 to players!
Almost exactly 2 years ago to the day, after over 4 years of operation, we reported that we’d recovered $1,000,000 of player funds – so it is clear to see that year-on-year our service is growing significantly. We are experiencing a huge increase in the number of players making use of our service and this is reflected in the fact that our total funds returned to players has increased by over 150% in the last two years. On average we have returned $62,500 per month in the last 2 years – over double what was returned per month at our previous landmark – a figure of $28k per month. Similarly, in September 2017 we had logged 1033 closed complaints and 58 open complaints; in Sept 2019 (so far) we are logging almost 2500 closed complaints and 159 open complaints – so this figure too is growing!
Beyond simply the cumulative amount returned to players, we can also iterate that in the last two years we have returned on average $2054/day to the playing community (more than double the per day value at the $1,000,000 mark). For the duration of the lifetime of our service this means that on average, by taking the time to submit a complaint to ThePOGG.com, the average player finds themselves $1041 better off as a result of doing so.
Our Complaints Manager has a wealth of experience in this field and as such understands the minutiae of the issues players may find themselves experiencing. The quality of the service has been recognised by the Malta Gaming Authority, who currently approve ThePOGG.com as an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) provider. Under this remit ThePOGG.com currently provides ADR provision to close to a hundred MGA licensed operators.
The regulatory based remit that ThePOGG’s complaint service fulfils makes it unique within the affiliate sector complaint management outlets, reflecting our service’s experience and professionalism.
It has been a privilege to assist so many players recovering funds to date and we sincerely hope that the money returned has made a significant difference to the lives of the player’s and their families. We take great pride in having helped so many people and look forward to helping many more in the years to come.
Finally we want to remind players of our free Responsible Gambling app BetBlocker. If you are struggling to control your gambling or feel that it may be time to take a break, BetBlocker put the control back in your hands by allowing you to restrict your device from accessing over 6.5k gambling websites.
If you are looking to submit a complaint against a gambling operator you can do so here – https://thepogg.com/submit-complaint/
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Already Media opens new Warsaw headquarters
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Already Media, the tech-driven affiliate and media company, has opened its new headquarters in the Polish capital of Warsaw.
The office will initially house more than 20 members of Already Media’s 250-strong global team, with a focus on C-suite positions including CEO, COO, CLO, CFO, as well as senior SEO department heads.
Officially opening on July 1, the office provides a base for the company as it continues to pursue a primarily remote-work strategy, hiring on-the-ground talent worldwide, particularly in the emerging markets it focuses on.
Alina Famenok, CEO of Already Media, said: “It’s a proud moment to open our new headquarters in Warsaw. We’re excited to tap into the city’s thriving tech and start-up scene, as well as adding to our team from the huge amount of local talent here. Already Media has expanded rapidly over the last couple of years, and this HQ positions us well to continue what has been a remarkable journey so far.”
Members of the Already Media team – whether they work remotely or are based in Warsaw – enjoy a wide-range of benefits, with a focus on professional growth, health and work-life balance.
The approach has helped the company build a unique culture which contributes significantly to maintaining its edge when it comes to innovation.
It has been a busy few months for Already Media. In March, it acquired iconic affiliate asset PokerListings. In the months since, PokerListings has already significantly ramped up its video content output and launched into additional markets.
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SiGMA East Europe edition moves to Budapest with Affiliate World
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SiGMA East Europe will hold its third event for the Balkan-Slavic markets in Hungary this September. Powered by Soft2Bet and taking place at the Hungaro Expo in Budapest from the 2nd to 6th of September, the event is expected to attract a 9,000-strong crowd to the expo’s Pavilion E arena.
The event will also be held back-to-back with Affiliate World, which takes place on the 5th and 6th of September in Budapest – making SiGMA East Europe a must attend for operators.
This unique partnership promises an unrivalled networking environment, offering operators the chance to connect with top tier affiliates from a diversity of sectors. With an estimated 5,000 new affiliates expected to participate, this collaboration is set to elevate opportunities for operators and suppliers alike, while also bringing many of the world’s top affiliates closer to the iGaming community. Affiliate World also took place alongside the SiGMA Eurasia event, held in Dubai earlier this year.
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Stase Blitz: ‘For PIN-UP Partners, iGB L!VE is a trove of opportunities and sets the tone for the rest of the year’
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PIN-UP Partners will be attending iGB LIVE 2024 with a mission to be at the vanguard of the affiliate sector and a pledge to set new trends as the industry prepares to bid farewell to Amsterdam ahead of iGB L!VE’s relocation to London in July 2025.
PIN-UP Partners will be using its iGB L!VE presence to build new partnerships and find affiliates as CMO Stase Blitz confirmed: “For PIN-UP Partners, iGB L!VE is a trove of opportunities, as the event brings together the best and the brightest of the iGaming industry. Every year, iGB L!VE delivers for the business, and our team leaves the event with hundreds of new contacts that have the potential to really propel our business forward.”
Looking ahead to what she believes the industry will experience at the show she noted: “We can expect to be part of what will be the biggest edition of iGB L!VE there has ever been which would be the best possible way to say a big thanks to Amsterdam in advance of the move to London in 2025.
“Like everyone in our field we are always looking to identify new affiliates and iGB L!VE provides us with the perfect platform to do exactly that. For our part we will be using our presence on booth 11-D50 to launch amazing terms for our offers alongside some catwalk-worthy merch!”
She added: “One of our goals is to build a strong community: harnessing the power of people who are the greatest influence on any industry – but in particular ours! At iGB L!VE we are planning to host a grand event where we can gather our friends and partners for networking and so much more, so don’t forget to stop by our booth!
“The PIN-UP Partners team is delighted to be a part of the iGaming industry’s greatest event.”