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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
Casino Guru brings home ‘Casino Affiliate of the Year’ accolade at SBC Awards Europe

The SBC Awards Europe have crowned winners across dozens of categories during the June 12 event at the Hilton Malta in San Ġiljan, Malta, featuring 400 guests, and some of the industry’s best and brightest.
As SBC Awards Europe sought to distinguish the best operators, affiliates, suppliers, payments and game developers across the European sports betting & gaming industry, Casino Guru is proud to announce that the company has won the ‘Casino Affiliate of the Year’ accolade, a distinction that has exemplified the hard work that the team behind the project have put into creating the world’s most complex casino gaming resource.
Casino Guru overcame a competitive field of contestants, proving once again that the company is committed to maintaining its status as a leader in helping players make informed decisions.
Besides developing a highly effective Safety Index that combines big data with human expertise, Casino Guru has also become a foremost authority on complaint resolutions within the iGaming sector, having returned more than $40,000,000 to players, and thus establishing the website as more than an affiliate.
Commenting on this distinction, Casino Guru Daniela Sliva, PR & Creative Projects Director at Casino Guru said: “Winning the SBC Awards Europe in the ‘Casino Affiliate of the Year’ category further reaffirms Casino Guru’s status as the leading authority in complaint resolution, casino evaluation, and helping players make committed decisions. Our brand holds a 360-degree view of the iGaming sector in which we operate, incorporating responsible gambling, a proactive approach, and an uncompromising commitment to stringent evaluation criteria.”
Casino Guru has consistently built an affiliate model that goes beyond simple deal-making, placing an uncompromising focus on players and helping them make informed decisions.
Furthermore, Casino Guru has repeatedly strengthened and enhanced its reviewing practices to guarantee fair general terms and conditions, as well as bonus terms and conditions that benefit the players.
Casino Guru is an outlier in the industry by proactively reaching out to casinos and encouraging them to improve their terms and conditions in order to ensure that players are playing safely and responsibly.
The latest win at the SBC Awards Europe is yet another testament to the tireless efforts dedicated to making iGaming safer for players every day.
Affiliate Success
ReferOn Wins Prestigious “Rising Star Provider of the Year” Category at the AffPapa Awards 2025

ReferOn, a state-of-the-art affiliate management system, has won the “Rising Star Provider of the Year” title at the 2025 AffPapa Awards — a milestone that recognises the platform’s bold innovation and rapid growth in the affiliate tech space.
This award reflects ReferOn’s ability to deliver fast, transparent and scalable affiliate solutions that answer key industry demands. The category highlights the best rising companies in the iGaming and affiliate marketing industries, celebrating innovation and problem-solving solutions.
The AffPapa Awards is an annual event that recognises greatness in iGaming. The ceremony celebrates developments and innovations among affiliates, operators and B2B providers who have raised the bar and set new standards.
Vladyslav Bondarenko, ReferOn’s Head of Product, commented on the achievement, “ReferOn wasn’t built to impress, it was built to solve. From day one, we challenged how affiliate platforms should work, look and feel — because the existing ones simply didn’t. More than a win, this award highlights the value of asking the right questions and building with purpose.”
2025 has been a crucial year for ReferOn, with the company receiving widespread industry recognition and implementing core product developments. Heading into Q3 and Q4, ReferOn is preparing a range of new features and enhancements focused on elevating the user experience and streamlining affiliate operations. The team will travel to iGB Live in London this July ready to share what’s next, meet with partners and discuss how ReferOn is refining affiliate management.
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People moves: LiveScore Media MD joins QiH Group as new CMO

The power affiliate welcomes its latest addition to the C-level team, who will begin working on strategy for various geographies and new verticals
QiH Group, the affiliate known throughout the industry for its compliance-focus and creative customer retention strategies, has welcomed its new CMO, James McCarthy.
Joining from LiveScore Media, where he was MD, McCarthy will start officially on 2 June, using his experience at betting and gaming giants Betfair, Betway Group – and of course, LiveScore – to inform his new remit at QiH Group to drive profit across all marketing activities.
Based in QiH Group’s London office, McCarthy will manage the marketing team of 17 – which will expand to 27 in the coming months – overseeing double digit growth through marketing channels and commercial relationships, as well as improving on the current team’s capabilities.
Speaking of the new move, McCarthy said: “It’s such a pleasure to join a company that has grown so thoroughly and organically in licensed markets. QiH Group is a big name in the iGaming affiliate space, and I look forward to managing the continued growth in diversified sectors and locations.”
Jamie Walters, CEO of QiH Group, said: “QiH has moved from strength to strength recently, growing and adapting with the iGaming markets in the UK, Europe and North America. Welcoming someone as experienced and talented as James onto our team is another strong step for us. I welcome his expertise and am delighted to see where his marketing leadership takes us.”