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Casino Guru’s Safer Gambling Efforts Reach Record Awareness in Q3/2021
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Thanks to Casino Guru’s long-term efforts in making iGaming safer and promoting sustainable gambling – which have been part of the project right from the start – it is clear that these endeavors are one of Casino Guru’s priorities.
The team’s separate projects like the Global Self-Exclusion Initiative, which seeks to improve responsible gambling tools available to players, and Casino Guru Academy, which aims to educate iGaming professionals for free, are a testament to that. Now that the topic of responsible and sustainable gambling is coming up more and more in the entire industry, these Casino Guru’s projects and initiatives are getting a growing amount of attention and awareness.
As a result, members of the Casino Guru team got a chance to represent the company and present their efforts to other industry leaders at some of the biggest iGaming events, including SBC Barcelona, iGB Affiliate Amsterdam, and the Discovery Conference organized by the Responsible Gambling Council, with even more conferences planned for the future.
As Casino Guru wishes to promote responsible gambling initiatives and push the industry to be more sustainable and safer for players, Simon Vincze, the company’s Responsible Gambling Projects Manager, has been featured the most. He’s attended a panel discussion related to responsible gambling at SBC Barcelona, gave a speech about sustainable approach to gambling from the side of affiliates at iGB Affiliate Amsterdam, presented the Global Self-Exclusion Initiative at the Discovery Conference, and will also talk about player protection and sustainability at the upcoming Sigma Europe conference in Malta.
Commenting on these public appearances, Vincze said, “We have been working on our responsible gambling projects for a long time now. I’ve been having fruitful remote discussions with iGaming stakeholders during the lockdowns, but it’s been great to finally talk about these important topics in person, both publicly and privately.”
He added, “I am thankful for these opportunities to go onto the stage and talk in front of a larger audience about the importance of sustainable gambling. On top of that, the conferences allowed me to get in touch with new people. These contacts can benefit our initiatives and help push them forward, and that’s one of my ultimate goals.”
In addition to Vincze, two other members of the Casino Guru team spoke publicly at SBC Barcelona. Petronela Kontos, Casino Guru’s Complaints Team Lead, also talked about responsible gambling, while Matej Novota, the team’s Head of Data & Complaints, talked about new regulations on the German market.
Casino Guru’s efforts are capturing the attention of the industry, as attested by being shortlisted at multiple iGaming award ceremonies, including the Award for Outstanding Contribution to Safer Gambling at Vixio Gambling Compliance Awards, Safer Gambling Initiative of the Year at iGB Affiliate Awards, as well as Affiliate of the Year at Sigma Europe Gaming Awards.
Vincze commented on these recognitions, “It’s an honor and joy for our entire team to see our endeavors recognized in this way. Not only does it reflect all the hard work we’ve been putting into pushing the industry to be better, but it also shows that our initiatives are heading in the right direction, and their potential impact is great. We will keep working hard towards making our goals a reality. Stay tuned!”
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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.”