Casino Guru has been shortlisted in the “Casino Affiliate of the Year” category at the upcoming AffPapa iGaming Awards 2026, which will take place on May 20, 2026, wrapping up the final day of the AffPapa Conference Madrid.

Casino Guru is proud to receive this nomination, as it once again serves as proof of the company’s sustained focus on improving the wider industry ecosystem, prioritizing player protection, and championing a fair and transparent online gambling industry.

Casino Guru has worked consistently to improve the online gambling environment through its Complaint Resolution Center and Safety Index, both of which have become key pillars in helping players make informed choices.

Daniela Sliva, PR & Creative Project Director at Casino Guru, commented on the nomination: “Casino Guru is once again nominated for an awards ceremony that feels important and impactful. It is recognition of our collective efforts as a company to push past commercial results and drive meaningful, deep-rooted, and lasting change in the online gambling industry. Casino Guru remains, as it always has been, committed to providing players with the support they need to make their online gambling experience the best it can be.”

The AffPapa iGaming Awards 2026 place Casino Guru against a strong line-up of competitors vying for the accolade. The event itself also recognizes Operators and B2B companies, highlighting excellence across the wider industry.

Today, Casino Guru maintains one of the most comprehensive online casino databases, with frequent reviews ensuring accurate and up-to-date information on each brand. To simplify the research process, Casino Guru assigns a numerical score to each casino’s reputation, helping millions of players worldwide make better-informed choices about where to play.

Casino Guru is excited to celebrate the AffPapa iGaming Awards 2026 alongside some of the industry’s finest.

Furthermore, the month of May promises to be an exciting one for the iGaming industry, with the Casino Guru Awards entering their 4th annual edition and set to take place at The Xara Lodge, Malta, on May 25, 2026.

Spanish online casino operator Tiki Taka Play has partnered with NetRefer, the industry’s leading data-driven, AI-powered affiliate marketing platform, to power and manage its affiliate programme as the brand continues to grow its presence in Spain’s regulated online gaming market.

First launched in early 2025, Tiki Taka Play marked a significant step in the digital expansion of Grupo Tiki Taka Games, a national company with more than 50 years of experience in the land-based gaming sector. Originally established as a family-run gaming machine business, the group has grown into a recognised operator within Spain’s leisure and entertainment industry, with operations spanning gaming halls, betting venues, and amusement activities.

With Tiki Taka Play, the group extends that experience into the digital environment. The platform has been developed to bring the standards of its land-based operations online, offering players a structured and reliable gaming experience built around accessibility, trust, and long-term engagement.

The operator’s online catalogue includes a wide selection of slots alongside classic table games such as blackjack and roulette, as well as immersive live casino experiences. This curated offering allows Tiki Taka Play to cater to a broad spectrum of player preferences while maintaining a professional and consistent gameplay environment.

Operating within Spain’s regulated gaming framework, Tiki Taka Play holds the relevant licences granted by the Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ). Compliance, transparency, and responsible gaming therefore, sit at the centre of the operator’s approach, reinforcing the standards that have guided Grupo Tiki Taka Games throughout its decades-long presence in the industry.

Affiliate marketing forms a central pillar of Tiki Taka Play’s growth strategy as the brand establishes its presence in the competitive Spanish online gaming market. By selecting NetRefer, the operator gains access to a platform designed to deliver performance clarity, reliable tracking, and efficient partner management. Through NetRefer’s API technology, Tiki Taka Play benefits from seamless data transfer and real-time integration, allowing the operator to manage affiliate data accurately while maintaining operational efficiency across its programme.

Beyond these integrations, NetRefer’s broader ecosystem provides additional capabilities designed to support affiliate programme performance at scale. Solutions such as NetRefer BI Analytics enable advanced and customisable reporting, while NetRefer CoPilot AI enhances access to performance insights and operational knowledge through intelligent, data-driven assistance.

Reflecting on the process of selecting an affiliate platform, Marc De Rueda Colomés, COO of Tiki Taka Play, said, “When preparing the launch of Tiki Taka Play, we spoke with a number of our affiliates to understand which platforms they trusted most. NetRefer consistently stood out as one of the most balanced solutions in terms of service and value. The platform’s reporting and analytics tools are already proving valuable for our team, and the professionalism and dedication shown by the NetRefer team from the beginning of our collaboration have reinforced our confidence in the partnership.”

Greice Bezerra, Regional Acquisitions Specialist at NetRefer, commented, “Tiki Taka Play’s partnership with NetRefer represents an exciting step in the digital evolution of Grupo Tiki Taka Games. We’re proud to support their team with reliable technology and flexible integrations that provide the transparency, performance insights, and operational confidence needed to build and scale a successful affiliate programme in the competitive Spanish online gaming market.”

As Tiki Taka Play continues to expand its presence in Spain’s regulated online gaming market, the partnership with NetRefer provides the technology and operational foundation needed to support the growth of its affiliate programme. With greater performance visibility, advanced reporting capabilities, and scalable affiliate infrastructure, the operator is well-positioned to strengthen its partner network and drive sustainable digital growth.

Digicode, a global technology consulting and software engineering company, announced the launch of DigerClick, a next-generation affiliate management platform designed to give operators complete ownership, transparency, and control over their affiliate operations. Unlike traditional systems that rely on third-party networks and incur recurring fees, DigerClick is delivered as a fully owned platform, empowering companies to scale without vendor lock-in or hidden costs.

DigerClick introduces a new era of autonomy for operators, built for businesses seeking to grow their traffic, conversions, and revenue while protecting their data and intellectual property.

A New Standard in Affiliate Ownership

At the core of DigerClick is its full code ownership model, allowing clients to operate independently of external networks or SaaS platforms. With no recurring fees and no third-party intermediaries, businesses gain complete control over performance data, payout structures, and system customization.

The platform is engineered with a highly scalable architecture that supports smooth growth from 50 to 5,000 affiliates without compromising performance.

Key Features Include:

• Full Code Ownership: No recurring fees, no vendor lock-in, and full protection of proprietary data and IP.

• Scalable Performance: Designed to grow alongside the business, supporting large affiliate ecosystems.

• Affiliate Management Tools: Self-registration and streamlined onboarding for partners.

• Smart Campaign Management: Assign offers, monitor performance, validate affiliate reports, and optimize campaigns in real time.

• Advanced Reporting & Payouts: Real-time analytics, BI, and complete click-to-revenue transparency. Supports CPA, rev share, hybrid, and custom payout models with flexible reconciliation options.

Built for “Growth Leaders”

DigerClick is tailored for companies that rely on performance-driven partner ecosystems, including:

• iGaming Operators seeking to scale player acquisition and retention.

• E-Commerce Brands and Digital Product Creators looking to monetize subscriptions and downloads without intermediaries.

• Publishers and Promoters who require full ownership of margins, reporting, and payout flexibility.

By removing “Third-Party Chains,” DigerClick gives businesses their own affiliate engine, maximizing margins and operational control while ensuring long-term sustainability.

“With DigerClick, we’re giving businesses something they’ve never truly had in the affiliate space, complete ownership,” said Alex Karichensky, CEO of Digicode Europe. “No recurring fees, no third-party dependencies, and no compromises on performance. It’s a platform built for companies that want to grow on their own terms, with total transparency and full control of their data and margins.”