Press Releases
Affiliates at the Forefront of CasinoBeats Summit’s Educational Experience
At the eagerly-awaited fifth edition of the CasinoBeats Summit, the specifically-curated ‘Affiliation’ track will provide attending affiliates with an exceptional educational opportunity by enhancing their understanding of the operations and best practices in affiliate marketing.
Taking place on 25 May at the InterContinental Hotel in Malta, the track will feature some of the savviest minds in the industry who will explore topics such as better data adoption for affiliates, platform strategies for casino streamers, and how affiliates can ensure that their opinions are heard and their interests are considered when communicating with business partners.
In addition, attendees will have a unique chance to participate in three in-depth SEO sessions hosted by ComeOn Group’s SEO Director, Ivana Flynn. These sessions will delve into technical aspects, new markets, and marketing strategies and enable affiliates to shape the panel discourse, by anonymously posing their most pressing questions online.
The panel titled “Affiliate Voice – What Do Affiliates Really Want?” will feature industry affiliate leaders, explore the relationship between operators and affiliates and reflect on how transparency of data and new negotiation styles can improve their interactions. The esteemed panel will include Sam (Shmulik) Segal (Co-Founder & CEO, MediaTroopers), Fintan Costello (Managing Director, BonusFinder.com) and Tejinder Kumar (CCO, Finixio). The discussion will be moderated by Rafael Costa (Affiliate Manager, NOK Services).
The “Mitigating the Impact of Ad Fraud in Affiliation” panel will explore the impact of ad fraud on both operators and consumers, and how the industry can work to mitigate the effects of these bad actors. The expert panel will feature Johan Styren (CEO, Dilanti Media), Dariia (CPO, MegaPartners), and Vadim Aidlin (CEO, Mamuta Media). These industry leaders will share their experiences and insights on how to tackle the rise of bots targeting bonus offers on affiliate sites, which saw a dramatic increase during the pandemic.
Rounding up the second conference day for the affiliate track will be the SEO Trilogy series, allowing attendees to gain crucial insights into technical SEO, effective strategies for building SEO in new and saturated markets, and the crucial role SEO plays within the marketing funnel. Ivana Flynn will host the series, which will feature experts such as Lasha Kiladze (SEO Consultant & Co-Founder, LK Gambling), Maja Jovancevic (Head of SEO, GIG), Edoardo Ganetti (SEO Director at Gambling.com), Maria Sayapina (Head of Performance, Game Lounge) and Eitan Gorodetsky (CMO, Kitcode) among others.
Aksel Heitman Olsen (CTO, Acroud), will moderate the first session, while Flynn will moderate the second and third sessions. With a unique opportunity to ask questions anonymously, participants can directly influence the discussion on stage and address their most pressing pain points and concerns.
Apart from the above topics, the track will feature a range of dynamic panels, including an exclusive presentation from SlotCatalog, the leading affiliate site with the largest database of casino games, as well as insights into casino streaming trends and player demographics. Participants can also explore how to leverage new technology for better data management and to stay ahead of the curve in this rapidly-evolving industry.
The ‘Affiliation’ track is just one part of the action-packed CasinoBeats Summit, which boasts an impressive line-up of expert-led panels across four additional conference tracks. With three stages running simultaneously each day, attendees will have abundant opportunities to explore diverse subjects, including Leadership, Casino Slots, Casino Product, and Global Casino.
Affiliate Success
ReferOn Wins Prestigious “Best Affiliate Software 2025” at SiGMA Central Europe B2B Awards
A milestone achievement as ReferOn continues to impress
ReferOn, the next-generation affiliate management platform, has taken the title of “Best Affiliate Software 2025” at the SiGMA Central Europe B2B Awards, held in Rome.
The award recognises ReferOn’s rapid growth in becoming a leader in iGaming. It distinguishes the platform for its cutting-edge architecture, exceptional product innovations, and measurable impact on affiliate operations.
Redefining Affiliate Management
In a short amount of time since its inception, ReferOn has become one of the most recognised names in affiliate technology, leading the way by creating user-centric features that help the real needs of affiliate managers.
The platform recorded rapid adoption, supporting an influx of tens of thousands of affiliates and millions of clicks while continuously evolving and growing with new features and refinements. The platform’s approach to innovation and user-facing experiences is its new living interface, Refie. Refie brings awareness and human-like interaction to the platform, helping make affiliate operations more personable and accessible.
Building Beyond the Standard
Alex Bukin, General Manager at ReferOn, commented on the win, “This award is more than recognition. It empowers and validates our team, encouraging us never to stop building. At ReferOn, we always aim to shape how affiliate marketing should work. At its core, it should be simple, transparent, and powerful. Every new integration and feature comes from a team that deeply understands the product and what real affiliate managers need. This helps us refine our platform to be the best it can be. And we’re only getting started!”
Continued Momentum
ReferOn’s win at SiGMA Central Europe marks another significant achievement. In 2025, the platform conducted multiple migrations and released groundbreaking features to transform affiliate operations. Its sights are set on 2026 — a year that will be focused on product refinements, sustainable growth through key industry partnerships, and delivering more key solutions for real affiliate managers.
Affiliate Success
Casino Guru secures SiGMA Central Europe B2C Awards’ Best Affiliate 2025 distinction
Casino Guru has won the “Best Affiliate 2025” category at the SiGMA Central Europe B2C Awards, distinguishing the company’s efforts in delivering the best online casino database and guiding players to the safest casinos of their choice.
Via Tuscolana hosted the ceremony on Tuesday, November 4, in Rome, Italy, distinguishing a number of companies, among which was Casino Guru, which secured the landmark accolade for itself.
Commenting on the win, Casino Guru’s Head of Casino Research, Matej Novota, said: “Winning the Best Affiliate 2025 award at the SiGMA Central Europe B2C Awards is a meaningful milestone for us as we approach the end of the year. At Casino Guru, we are honored to be recognized in this category. Our mission has always been to build the world’s most comprehensive online casino database and to offer impartial insights that empower players to make informed decisions. This award strengthens our resolve to continue serving as a trusted bridge between players and operators, while upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and fairness in everything we do.”
Casino Guru has been awarded for its unflagging commitment to providing players with the most reliable up-to-date information about casinos and bonuses.
At its core, Casino Guru is committed to making the gambling industry safer and promoting best practices in Responsible Gaming. The company plays an active role in shaping these standards, drawing on its extensive experience, expertise, and firmly held values of fairness, integrity, and transparency.
Platforms such as the Global Self-Exclusion Initiative and Casino Guru Academy have been created to foster a better understanding of Responsible Gambling and how players and industry professionals can leverage it to their benefit.
Notably, the Casino Guru Awards have become a trend-setter in actively encouraging change on the part of industry stakeholders, and distinguishing deserving individuals and companies across numerous categories, such as Rising Star in Responsible Gambling, Most Impactful Social Responsibility Initiative, Fairest Bonus Policy, Industry Culture Shaper, and more.
Casino Guru has worked tirelessly, developing the world’s most complicated ranking system, the Safety Index, which carefully examines each casino’s offer, focusing on criteria favored by players, and issues an objective score that is also regularly updated.
Besides the Safety Index, Casino Guru has launched and maintains a world-beating independent adjudication service, the Complaint Resolution Center, which has returned more than $50m to players, including closing cases that involved more than $1m disputed by a single player.
Casino Guru is proud to receive the latest accolade from the SiGMA Central Europe B2C Awards, celebrating the company’s commitment to making gambling safer and better for everyone out there.
Conferences
Palms Bet Takes Center Stage as General Sponsor of the EEGS Affiliate Conference
The Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS) is proud to announce Palms Bet as the General Sponsor of this year’s Affiliate Conference, taking place alongside EEGS 2025 – where innovation, regulation, and strategic collaboration converge.
As one of Bulgaria’s leading gaming and entertainment brands, Palms Bet has played a pivotal role in shaping the local and regional iGaming landscape. Its continued investment in digital innovation and affiliate partnerships reflects a deep commitment to responsible growth and industry excellence.
The Affiliate Conference at EEGS will gather affiliate leaders, operators, digital marketers, and regulators to explore the evolving landscape of player acquisition, data-driven marketing, and compliance in regulated markets.
Through its support, Palms Bet reinforces the mission of EEGS — to create a dynamic space for learning, networking, and advancing the future of the gaming and affiliate ecosystem across Europe.
🎯 Save the date:
🗓️ 26 November 2025
📍 Inter Expo Center, Sofia
Join us for an inspiring edition of EEGS and the Affiliate Conference, powered by Palms Bet!
Let’s shape the future of iGaming together – where innovation meets collaboration, and affiliates lead the way!
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