Awards
Prestigious iGB Affiliate Awards return bigger and better than before featuring 14 categories and the best networking in the industry
The most outstanding brands and stand-out personalities active in the igaming affiliate space will compete across a total of 14 categories at the prestigious iGB Affiliate Awards taking place Wednesday 13 April. Part of the iGB Affiliate London experience, the black tie awards ceremony, comprising a three-course sit-down dinner and entertainment-packed After Party, is being held at the Troxy, a Grade 11-listed Art Deco music venue in bohemian east London.
This year’s awards categories comprise Affiliate Employer of the Year; Best Affiliate Manager; Best Affiliate Program; Best Bingo Affiliate; Best Casino Affiliate; Best Sports Betting Affiliate; Best Tech Affilite; Best Tech: Affiliate Program; Best Digital Agency; Game of the Year (Public Vote); Innovation Award; Marketing Campaign of the Year; Best Newcomer and Rising Star.
Naomi Barton, Portfolio Director responsible for the iGB brand, believes this year’s Awards carry an added significance. She stated: “The iGB Affiliate Awards are back bigger and better than ever before and taking place in a stunning Art Deco venue and with a new judging process. The enhancements to the evening, which is recognised as being one of the key social and networking events in the igaming affiliate calendar, have been undertaken in conjunction with the affiliate community and are designed to deliver an amazing experience and high-profile celebration of the personalities and brands that make the sector so special. Not only will the iGB Affiliate Awards serve as a celebration of everything that’s positive about the business but it will also mark a highly symbolic return of in-person events after a two-year absence.”
She added: “The Awards categories cover all aspects of the business including innovation, creativity, integrity and talent. I am hugely grateful to our illustrious judging panel which reads like a ‘who’s who’ of the industry as well as our iGB Affiliate Awards sponsors which number brands including Chilli Partners (Headline Sponsor), Safe Affiliate Programs (Photobooth and VIP Table Sponsor) as well as Bet365 Partners, ComeOn! Connect, Partners. io, William Hill and Leadstar Media all of whom are VIP Table sponsors.
“The iGB Affiliate Awards and After Party provide an opportunity for visitors to relax, network and celebrate their peers during what promises to be a special edition of iGB Affiliate London. All of the metrics are pointing towards a successful exhibition with registrations received from industry professionals based in a total of 76 countries making it one of the most international gambling industry events in the world, ranking alongside sister events ICE London and iGB Live!. The volume of registrations is tracking well ahead of 2020 with 73% classifying themselves as C-Level decision-makers, and nearly a third (28.7%) set to attend iGB Affiliate London for the first time.”
Affiliate Success
Casino Guru secures SBC Awards shortlist for Casino Affiliate of the Year
Casino Guru, the world’s largest and most up-to-date database of online casinos, has landed on the shortlist for SBC Awards 2024 in the Casino Affiliate of the Year category.
Casino Guru, which has processed more than 6,930 casinos, and prides itself on the world’s largest forum community built around informing players, enters a competitive field of 12 contestants all vying for the distinction.
SBC Awards 2024 is due to take place on September 26 at the MEO Arena on the final day of the SBC Summit, celebrating industry-wide achievements. Casino Guru is proud to be shortlisted for this important accolade. The company has worked tirelessly to establish itself at the top of the industry.
In embracing the affiliate business model, Casino Guru has created a groundbreaking and industry-shifting paradigm through the introduction of the Safety Index, a complex algorithm powered by big data, consumer feedback, and a meticulously in-house analyst team that has allowed Casino Guru to not only be the go-to repository for online casinos but also provide players with a credible source of information when it comes to the inherent trustworthiness of each casino brand listed in the constantly-growing database.
In welcoming the nomination, Šimon Vincze, Head of Sustainable & Safer Gambling, said: “I am thrilled to see Casino Guru shortlisted for the category again this year! Our competitors for the winner are recognised companies with a considerable impact on the online gambling affiliate business. The criteria for the winner go beyond our unique approach to affiliation and consider growth in multiple areas. I am convinced that we have much to offer in this sense as well, and I am looking forward to the judge’s conclusion.”
The Safety Index in particular has been a dynamic and living ecosystem that has been evolving on a weekly and monthly basis, registering movements in casinos’ overall ranking based on a comprehensive set of factors, such as complaint resolution, terms and conditions, licensing issues and more.
Having those efforts recognized by the SBC Summit Awards is a huge milestone for the company, which has operated with an unwavering commitment to bringing consumers the best possible choices from a database that easily constitutes the world’s largest.
Casino Guru is a trailblazer in building an affiliate business that is fully consumer-focused and consumer-facing, by offering an uncompromising, verifiable and transparent accreditation process that ultimately benefits consumers and helps match their preferences with the best casino brand.
Casino Guru is looking forward to September 26 and is excited about the opportunity to demonstrate to the panel of judges that the company is committed to raising standards for the way consumers engage with the industry in a manner that protects consumers and distinguishes the best operators and brands on the market, helping drive a sustainable and healthy environment for all.
Affiliate Success
ReferOn Nominated for “Acquisition and Retention Partner” at SBC Awards 2024
ReferOn, a state-of-the-art affiliate management platform, announces its nomination in the Acquisition & Retention Partner category at the prestigious SBC Awards 2024.
The inclusion in this category highlights ReferOn’s efforts to create and develop a targeted product for the needs of the iGaming industry, recognizing the team’s innovative approach and notable results in the field of affiliate marketing.
ReferOn’s nomination as an Acquisition & Retention Partner confirms that the affiliate management platform has proven its effectiveness and understanding of customer needs, as noted by the judging committee. Designed with years of iGaming experience its team, ReferOn caters to the specific needs of affiliates and managers, offering a flexible and scalable solution for managing large networks of companies in one comprehensive hub.
Alexia Gauci, B2B Sales Manager of ReferOn, commented on the nomination: “Being mentioned in the ‘Acquisition and Retention Partner’ category at the SBC Awards 2024 means a lot for our team. We are providing innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of iGaming professionals. We’re continuously enhancing the platform’s capabilities so our clients can solve the issues they are facing & achieve business goals.”
ReferOn brings reporting capabilities, robust back-office functions, and unique reward mechanics, all designed to simplify administration and enhance data control. With features like Sub-Affiliation and Independent Deal Calculations (IDC), ReferOn offers transparency and flexibility, helping users with tracking key metrics easily for quick data-driven decisions.
In addition to its technical improvements, ReferOn started educational initiatives & received good feedback from the audience. The team already conducted two free seminars, “ReferOn Insights” for Operators and Affiliates to provide valuable knowledge and strategies for maximizing affiliate marketing success.
The ReferOn team will be exhibiting at SBC Summit 2024 in Lisbon and will showcase its latest developments and offerings at booth F430 from 24-26 September. Visitors will be able to ask ReferOn representatives questions and learn more about the platform’s advanced features and innovations.
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