News
Digital Division Ltd Selects Full Product Suite from Crucial Compliance

Leading Responsible Affiliate Brand Partners with Compliance, Responsibility and Affordability Experts
Digital Division Ltd, the parent company behind industry-leading affiliate portal, Slots Temple, has agreed partnership terms with Gibraltar-based Crucial Compliance. The deal will see the company take the full suite of compliance products from Crucial, including the Business Intelligence (CBI) and Player Protection (CPP) solutions, as well as receive expert Compliance Consultancy guidance.
Following the 2021 announcement that Slots Temple had joined RAiG (Responsible Affiliates in Gambling), the partnership with Crucial Compliance sees the UK-based organisation further bolster its responsibility and compliance efforts, and it becomes the first affiliate to take the best-in-class solution.
The integration ensures every aspect of a player’s journey is managed from the point of first contact with the site, onsite game playing, through to the point at which they exit to an operator site. Through personalised CRM communications, but with Responsible Gambling messaging interlaced through the entire lifecycle, players are monitored across theentire product portfolio before referring on.
Suzanna Jiggens-Johnson, Marketing Director of Digital Division Ltd said: “Responsibility has been a primary focus for Digital Division Ltd since its inception and the partnership with Crucial Compliance was the obvious next step in our growth.
“With the launch of our Slots Temple Tournaments offering, which allows players to participate in free-to-play tournaments on our site, we wanted to ensure that, as a leading, responsible, affiliate, we remained highly compliant in our behaviour, whilst providing a first-class experience to our players.
“Working hand in hand with the team at Crucial meant we benefited from expert guidance as we grow our business, and haven’t just got a a software solution. CBI delivers a single customer view, there is one single and absolute truth across the business rather than a marketing, finance and exec view for the same data.”
Andy Masters, COO at Crucial Compliance, said: “We are delighted to have been selected by the team at Digital Division Ltd and to be providing them with our powerful Crucial Business Intelligence and Crucial Player Protection solutions.
“We offer the only platform that has been built from the ground up by iGaming professionals for the specific purpose of player management through automated behavioural processes, with a focus on sustainable revenues from players while keeping them in the “fun zone”. The tool is also supported by an experienced training, data and analytical team.
“CBI improves the output and efficiency of the operations and CRM team, allowing the team at Digital Division Ltd to focus on strategy and recruiting and managing players responsibly. We look forward to working closely with Digital Division Ltd in what will be a long and successful relationship.”
Affiliate Announcements
711 Renews its Partnership with NetRefer as its Affiliate Marketing Platform Provider

Leading Dutch online casino 711 has renewed its partnership with NetRefer, a data-driven, AI-powered, affiliate marketing platform provider engineered for the iGaming industry.
The family business, started as Carousel Casino Games and founded in 1994 in Belgium, began as a land-based casino chain before expanding into an online casino in 2012. A decade later, in 2022, they entered the Dutch online gaming market as 711 BV, with NetRefer as their Affiliate Marketing partner.
Despite being a new operator, 711 brings over 30 years of experience in the Belgian gaming market and, in two years, has expanded its portfolio, partnering with major game providers like Pragmatic Play and Evolution.
With a diverse game selection that follows the latest gaming trends, attractive promotions, high winning odds, and fast payouts, 711 prioritises player satisfaction and delivers a seamless gaming experience.
They pride themselves on operating under strict regulations and undergo regular external audits to ensure a secure player experience. They emphasise responsible gaming, offering tools and information for player well-being.
Johan Mostert, Affiliate Manager at 711, stated: “NetRefer is known for its innovation and forward-thinking. Their comprehensive, customisable platform – through impressive add-ons – has streamlined our affiliate marketing, making the past two years an excellent partnership. We’re excited for what’s ahead.”
Amanda Camenzuli, NetRefer’s Manager of Account Management, shared: “711 is a dynamic operator in the Dutch market, and their attitude, enthusiasm, and work ethic make this renewal both exciting and rewarding. We at NetRefer look forward to what’s to come in this continued partnership.”
News
North Star Network acquires leading casino affiliate Bojoko

North Star Network and Bojoko are delighted to announce the digital sports media group’s acquisition of the leading iGaming affiliation as NSN looks to take a decisive step into the casino space.
The deal, which includes all Bojoko assets, was concluded on February 14 and represents a new chapter for the Malta-based asset, giving them the resources to become an even bigger force in the iGaming affiliate world. This acquisition is structured using upfront and earnout payments, representing 3.0-4.5x 2025 EBITDA depending on future performance.
Since launching in 2017, Bojoko.com has become the go-to platform for UK players seeking in-depth casino, bingo, and sports betting insights, while Bojoko.ca has been instrumental in helping Canadian players navigate the rapidly growing online gaming market.
This acquisition will allow both platforms to expand their reach, enhance their services, and provide even more value to users in these key markets. It also opens room for further market expansion.
Julien Josset, co-founder and CEO of North Star Network, shared his excitement about the acquisition: “We are thrilled to welcome Bojoko into the North Star Network. Bojoko has built an excellent reputation in the industry for its user-driven approach, commitment to true quality, and innovative platform,” he added.” This acquisition aligns perfectly with our vision to expand our influence in the iGaming industry, giving us an instant footing in the casino vertical.
“Bojoko’s casino knowledge is almost unparalleled, and we could not be more excited about the future,” Josset concluded. “Together, we plan to expand Bojoko’s reach internationally, creating even more value for players and partners alike.”
Bojoko co-founder and CEO Joonas Karhu will continue to lead the project. “This is a monumental step forward for Bojoko. Since day one, our goal has been to empower players with expert insights and easy tools that allow them to make informed choices,” Karhu began. “With North Star Network backing us, we’re now in a position to enhance our solutions, expand, and bring our expertise in the online gambling space to new audiences worldwide.
“This partnership opens the door for unprecedented growth and innovation.”
iGB
Barcelona editions of ICE and iGB Affiliate welcome world record gaming industry attendance of 59,101 from 163 nations

• Total attendance up 13% year-on-year
• Visitors from 163 nations make journey to Barcelona
• Spain top represented nation at ICE
• UK top represented nation at iGB Affiliate
• Visitation exceeds 100,000 for first time
The Barcelona editions of ICE and iGB Affiliate have ripped up the record books attracting a total of 59,101 unique attendees surpassing the previous high of 52,345 which was set in 2024 – the last editions to be held in London.
The ICE unique attendance of 50,019 represented an 11% year-on-year uplift with iGB Affiliate recording a total of 9,082 unique visitors an increase of 24% on the previous highest which was set 12-months ago.
ICE and iGB Affiliate registered a total Visitation figure, which measures the number of person days spent at the Fira Gran Via Barcelona of 107,664 another gambling industry world record. Nine nations recorded four figure attendances with Spain topping the table (8,954), followed by the UK (6,518), Malta (3,074), Cyprus (2,328), Ukraine (1,938), United States (1,730), Italy (1,496), Bulgaria (1,252) and Germany (1,157).
Stuart Hunter, Managing Director Clarion Gaming said: “The data has been interrogated by an independent registration body and reflects the number of unique attendees.”
He added: “I am delighted that the transition of ICE and iGB Affiliate to Barcelona has been so well-received by our international community of stakeholders. The data has confirmed an all-time opening day high of 32,788 ICE attendees and a closing day attendance of 24,926 which was 20% higher than 2024’s closing day.
“Growth was achieved across all key jurisdictions, including Continental Europe, North America, LATAM, and Asia, with notable new growth recorded from the UAE and India. While UK attendance saw an anticipated reduction in numbers, like-for-like UK company representation remained stable. Looking behind the data it has been a case of UK companies rationalising their representation to their senior teams. The overall attendee growth mitigated and exceeded that reduction.”
Looking ahead to 2026 Stuart Hunter confirmed that 86% of the event space is already booked. He stated: “The response has been so positive that many exhibitors have already rebooked and in many cases secured additional space for January 2026. ICE will expand into Hall 1 addressing exhibitor requests for extra space while iGB Affiliate will relocate to Hall 8 providing attendees with a dedicated arrival experience. The success of the 2025 event underscores the value of the move, and we look forward to building on this momentum for 2026.”
Naomi Barton, Portfolio Director, iGB Events described the response to the first edition of iGB Affiliate to take place in Barcelona as ‘simply outstanding’. She stated: “The growth of iGB Affiliate has been phenomenal and Barcelona has underlined the popularity and status of the brand. Whilst the figures can only tell part of the story the unique attendance of 9,082 was a 24% uplift on 2024 with the 2025 figures representing the fifth consecutive year of significant growth.”
She added: “108 nations were represented at iGB Affiliate making it one of the most international live b2b events on the industry calendar. All of the metrics that we use to measure performance are looking extremely healthy and we are in the midst of analysing in more detail the exhibitor and visitor surveys that we commission after each event. Our attention now switches to July and the relocation of iGB L!VE from Amsterdam to ExCeL London.”
The ultimate goal of conferences like this is for brands to make connections with key thought leaders and decision makers and ultimately establish themselves as the best paying online casino in South Africa or Canada or whatever country they are operating in.
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