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N1 Insights How to Leverage iGaming Trends This June
June is one of the most volatile months for iGaming: major sporting events overheat auctions, competition for high-quality traffic intensifies, while Facebook and Google begin reallocating traffic and CPM significantly faster.
In the latest edition of N1 Insights, N1 Partners’ experts break down where competition will intensify the most and how to maintain ROI in an overheated market.
Learn about new growth opportunities, strategies that are already losing relevance, and what will actually help you scale in June!
1. GEOs, Auction Dynamics, and Search Results
1.1 Unstable GEOs in June
Facebook remains volatile: some GEOs are declining, while others present new growth opportunities. The key is not to become dependent on a single region and to continuously expand your GEO pool.
In June, the European auction is expected to be heavily overheated by sportsbooks due to the FIFA World Cup, Wimbledon, and the UFC event at the White House. CPMs may increase by 2-3x within a single day. The holiday season further reduces engagement among Tier-1 audiences.
1.2 Which markets will make FB traffic significantly more sensitive to creatives and funnel quality?
| “Australia, New Zealand, and Canada traditionally remain the most sensitive to creative quality, as they are among the most competitive Tier-1 GEOs. In these countries, it is especially important to constantly test new visual approaches and audience retention mechanics,” says Polina Bogatko, Affiliate Manager. |
At the same time, more niche markets such as Ireland, Norway, and Denmark are becoming increasingly attractive for media buyers. These GEOs are more challenging, but they allow affiliates to establish relationships with advertisers earlier.
1.3 GEOs with unstable economies during scaling
In Germany, due to new content filtering protocols, Facebook’s algorithm begins expanding beyond a narrow safe audience much faster when budgets are scaled.
IP restrictions are also becoming more aggressive: as campaigns scale, the share of users unable to access the product increases. This directly impacts CPA per deposit and negatively affects profitability.
1.4 Are there GEOs where it will become noticeably more difficult to warm up a new account even with a strong setup in June?
Australia stands out in particular. With the FIFA World Cup taking place in June and additional advertising restrictions during broadcasts, the auction becomes even more overheated. New accounts with low Trust Scores find it extremely difficult to compete with established agency accounts.
1.5 How much harder will it be to maintain a competitive edge over time even with a strong setup?
Due to auction overheating caused by the 2026 World Cup and AI-powered cloning, maintaining a competitive advantage will become increasingly difficult.
| “A unique setup now survives for only 2-3 days rather than weeks. It is then displaced either by large brand budgets or thousands of AI-generated copies. The advantage is shifting from creators of isolated winning setups to teams that have the infrastructure to generate hundreds of new iterations daily and deploy them at scale through automated launching systems,” says Polina Bogatko, Affiliate Manager. |
PPC (Google / UAC / Search)
1.6 GEOs experiencing the strongest PPC auction changes in June
Football-driven GEOs are expected to be the most volatile, particularly Austria and Germany. The World Cup directly impacts auction dynamics, causing CPCs to rise significantly.
1.7 Markets where traffic quality will become harder to maintain even with budget growth
Canada can be classified as one of these markets. When campaigns scale, Google broadens audience targeting: costs increase, while repeat deposit volume remains flat.
1.8 Which GEOs currently require the deepest PPC structure adaptation?
Denmark and Norway deserve special attention. Deep localisation and local-language optimisation are becoming increasingly important despite high English proficiency levels among users.
1.9 Changes in Tier-1 competition compared to the beginning of the year
| “Many teams that previously did not operate in PPC are now entering Google to diversify their traffic sources. Teams that have been working with PPC for years are already feeling the increased competition, although they are gradually adapting to the new market conditions,” says Vlad Zilitsky, Affiliate Team Lead. |
SEO
1.10 Changes in search competition ahead of the summer season
During summer, pressure from major media holdings decreases, but competition among affiliate teams increases as they rapidly test AI-generated content and local content clusters. At the same time, rising CPCs are pushing some market participants toward parasite SEO traffic, particularly within the betting vertical.
1.11 Where can affiliates currently find undervalued SEO traffic with low competition?
Opportunities remain within local-language clusters and non-Tier-1 GEOs using English, French, or German, provided they are not the United Kingdom, France, Australia, Canada, or Germany.
1.12 Are there GEOs where SEO remains the most stable acquisition channel?
Yes. This primarily applies to less overheated local markets. The strongest performance comes from localized GEOs with stable CACs, including Ireland, New Zealand, Austria, Norway, and Australia.
Despite regulatory restrictions, Australia continues to demonstrate stable conversion rates and a minimal number of website and cross-domain bans.
1.13 Impact of KYC changes on conversion and scaling
Stricter KYC requirements negatively affect first-time deposit conversion rates, particularly on mobile traffic. As a result, the role of pre-landers, retention funnels, and strong homepage experiences continues to grow.
2. Traffic Formats and Audience Behavior
2.1 Placements that will unexpectedly lose efficiency in June
Facebook Right Column is a clear example. The European holiday season reduces desktop traffic share by approximately 15-20%.
2.2 Traffic formats delivering higher-quality audiences over time
SEO, ASO, and PPC remain the strongest channels. In June, when Facebook becomes unstable again due to platform updates, users who independently search for queries such as “best online casino AU/DE” through Google Search or Google Play continue to represent the most qualified and long-term audience segment.
2.3 Changes in traffic quality from short-form videos compared to the beginning of the year
By June, standard money-and-slots video creatives become saturated. High-quality traffic remains concentrated within UGC formats featuring real people, native storytelling, and a sense of authenticity.
Traffic itself is becoming more impulsive and expensive, as users spend more time scrolling social feeds while on vacation, at bars, or on the beach.
| “To maintain quality in June, interactive elements must be added to filter out accidental clicks. Additionally, Facebook increasingly classifies overly bright overlays and aggressive messaging as spam content”, says Polina Bogatko, Affiliate Manager. |
2.4 Which advertising angles is Facebook currently prioritising through its algorithms?
Facebook increasingly favours videos that do not resemble traditional advertisements. Examples include front-camera videos with minimal editing. A human face increases Trust Score and reduces checkpoint risks.
Moreover, these ad formats often achieve the highest Ad Relevance Scores, allowing the algorithm to perceive them as more valuable and reduce auction costs. Formats without direct deposit calls-to-action also perform well, where content is positioned as an educational explanation or a “life hack”. For example: “Where to Find Hidden Bonuses”. This type of content passes gambling-vertical filters more easily.
PPC (Google / UAC / Search)
2.5 Campaign types that may appear weak initially but deliver higher traffic quality
| “We deliberately build longer payback windows into PPC traffic because a more expensive acquisition cost is offset by higher LTV. Our strategy is not to panic when performance starts slowly but to analyse the situation correctly and adapt when necessary,” says Vlad Zilitsky, Affiliate Team Lead. |
2.6 The changing role of Demand Gen and UAC within overall PPC strategy
Demand Gen is increasingly used as a warming stage. YouTube creates the first touchpoint, while Search closes the user and drives the final conversion.
2.7 Traffic formats most dependent on creative quality
Demand Gen is the clear leader here. Visual quality plays a decisive role: creatives must be highly engaging, attractive, and visually polished.
2.8 User behavior changes that will have the strongest impact on PPC in June
With the start of summer, users in Scandinavia and the DACH region will spend significantly less time at home and on their mobile devices. Sessions will become shorter as people spend more time outdoors and less time on their phones.
This is precisely why bonus mechanics and engagement hooks capable of capturing attention quickly and encouraging users to return to the app become especially important.
SEO
2.11 Impact of AI Overviews on iGaming traffic in June
AI Overviews continue to occupy the top portion of informational SERPs, particularly for queries such as “best casino”, “how to bet”, “slot RTP”, and “bonuses explained”.
| “For iGaming, this means a continued decline in organic CTR even when maintaining Top-3 rankings. Sites with templated reviews and weak expertise are suffering the most.
Today, the winning strategy is semantic coverage that delivers deeper information than competitors. The value of pages containing unique data, live statistics, product comparisons, user signals, calculators, local expertise, and clearly opinion-based content continues to grow,” says Aleksandr Ohtins, Affiliate Manager. |
In addition, self-promotion within listicle-style content continues to perform well in Google AI Overview, AI Mode, and Perplexity.
2.12 Page types losing rankings after Google’s spring updates
The strongest declines are observed among mass-produced SEO landing pages targeting identical keywords, AI-generated reviews without real product testing, certain parasite SEO pages, affiliate pages lacking brand authority and trust signals, and outdated comparison pages without fresh offers or updates.
2.13 Content formats that best preserve CTR in a zero-click environment
The strongest performers include comparison tables; rankings featuring numerical data and regular updates; FAQs with unconventional questions; opinion-driven content; and pages with strong title-level promises such as “tested”, “updated”, and “real payout data”.
2.14 Traffic sources showing the highest volatility in June
The most unstable traffic sources remain Facebook Ads within grey-hat verticals, SEO traffic from informational queries, TikTok traffic, and parasite SEO.
2.15 Top hybrid funnels by performance right now
The best-performing combinations are:
- SEO → Telegram channel;
- SEO → Community;
- SEO → Email capture → CRM;
- YouTube → SEO;
- TikTok → SEO reviews;
- Reddit/X discussions → Branded SEO.
3. Content and AI
SEO
3.1 How critical is updating old content after Q1?
| “Extremely critical. Following the spring updates, this type of content is indexed significantly worse, especially in competitive niches.
Updating existing URLs often generates higher ROI than publishing new pages. The most effective improvements include updating statistics, adding new content blocks, and restructuring content around search intent,” says Aleksandr Ohtins, Affiliate Manager. |
3.2 Content mistakes that most frequently lead to performance declines in June
The most common reasons for traffic declines include the mass publication of AI-generated pages without editorial review, the absence of an author or subject-matter expert, GEO- and bonus-related inaccuracies, and poor mobile UX.
AI and Automation
3.3 AI tools that are currently accelerating SEO and website launches
The most valuable tools currently include:
- Wix AI — website builder;
- Semrush AI Copilot — SEO strategy;
- Surfer SEO — content optimisation;
- AirOps — content generation;
- SEO.ai — content and automation.
3.4 Processes in SEO and affiliate marketing that can already be fully automated
The following processes are now largely automated: keyword clustering, technical audits, SEO strategy development, content updates, SERP monitoring, and the generation of templated landing pages.
3.5 How does AI impact the speed of testing new GEOs and setups?
AI helps validate GEO hypotheses and reduce operational costs for SEO teams. Artificial intelligence significantly accelerates GEO validation and lowers SEO team expenses.
4. Marketing Strategy and Brand Growth
4.1 The main growth driver for iGaming brands in June
The key growth driver is the combination of product quality and marketing execution. Brands that genuinely improve their products and effectively communicate their value proposition to users will lead the market.
4.2 Why is performance marketing alone no longer sufficient for sustainable brand growth in summer 2026?
A pure performance approach no longer guarantees long-term growth. The market is shifting toward product quality, retention, and user experience.
4.3 Which marketing strategies will be most effective in the battle for audience attention?
| “The most effective approach is focused full-funnel marketing tailored to specific audience segments. Mass communication is gradually giving way to personalised engagement scenarios,” says Stase Blitz, Chief Marketing Officer. |
4.4 Which signals indicate that a marketing strategy is losing effectiveness?
The primary signal is deteriorating audience engagement quality despite stable traffic volumes. Additional indicators include declining retention metrics, fewer repeat deposits, and reduced communication efficiency in the lower stages of the funnel.
4.5 What distinguishes iGaming brands that continue to achieve sustainable growth?
Such brands typically maintain focus across several areas simultaneously: product development, account management, reputation management, and the quality of long-term user communication.
June clearly demonstrates that the iGaming market is becoming increasingly volatile: Facebook and PPC auctions are overheating due to football-related events, SEO is losing a portion of informational traffic because of AI Overviews, and successful approaches are being copied and saturated much faster.
Against this backdrop, the advantage belongs to teams that can test new GEOs faster, invest in localisation, build hybrid funnels, and prioritise product quality, retention, and long-term traffic value.
Work with N1 Partners and stay one step ahead of the iGaming market:
- 14+ casino and betting brands with high Reg2Dep and LTV;
- 10+ Tier-1 GEOs;
- CPA up to €700 and RevShare up to 55% + NNCO for top affiliates;
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Game On N1 Sport Promo Is Live
N1 Partners is launching N1 Sport Promo, a promo campaign for affiliates driving Sports Betting and Prediction Markets traffic.
The promotion covers the biggest sporting and esports events of the season, including the FIFA World Cup 2026, Wimbledon, Formula 1, UFC Freedom 250, and many other major events. The promo runs from June 10 to July 20, 2026.
During the campaign, affiliates can increase their CPA payouts based on the volume of qualified FTDs they deliver. The more quality players a partner brings, the higher his rate and total earnings become.
Why join N1 Sport Promo?
Every major sporting event attracts new audiences to the betting vertical, and summer 2026 offers multiple powerful growth drivers for affiliates.
- Peak sports season.
The biggest sporting events of the year are perfect for scaling traffic and testing new funnels. - Growing payouts.
The more FTDs you generate, the higher your active CPA rate becomes. - Tier-1 GEOs.
The promo is available across Tier-1 markets with high potential and quality sports traffic.
N1 Partners team has compiled a guide covering key sporting events, June promotions, and expert recommendations for monetising Tier-1 sports traffic to help affiliates prepare for the upcoming sports season.
How does N1 Sport Promo work?
The mechanics are simple: the more quality FTDs an affiliate generates, the higher their CPA rate becomes.
SEO and PPC
Affiliates working with SEO and PPC traffic can increase their CPA rate with no limits.
Every 10 FTDs add an extra €50 to your current rate. There is no cap on CPA growth.
Example:
| FTD | Rate | Revenue |
| 1–10 | €300 | €3 000 |
| 11–20 | €350 | €3 500 |
| 21–30 | €400 | €4 000 |
| 31–40 | €450 | €4 500 |
FB, In-App, UAC, ASO, Email and SMS
A separate payout structure applies to affiliates working with Facebook, In-App, UAC, ASO, Email, and SMS traffic.
Every 30 FTDs increase your current CPA rate by €10. The maximum increase is €100 on top of the base rate.
Accordingly, the more successfully a campaign scales, the higher the final payout becomes.
Example:
| FTD | Rate | Revenue |
| 1–30 | €100 | €3 000 |
| 31–60 | €110 | €3 300 |
| 61–90 | €120 | €3 600 |
| 91–120 | €130 | €3 900 |
N1 Sport Promo terms
Registered N1 Partners affiliates are eligible to participate in N1 Sport Promo. Please contact your affiliate manager to join the promotion.
Not working with N1 Partners yet? Get in touch with the LeadGen team and join the promotion during the biggest sports period of the summer.
Main terms:
- Sports betting and Prediction Markets traffic is allowed.
- GEOs: Tier-1 (the list of available countries is provided by your manager).
- CAP: 50 FTDs at campaign launch.
- At least 60% of acquired players must place sports bets.
- Traffic to crash games must not exceed 30% of total volume.
- Incentivised traffic, fraud, and non-target GEOs are not eligible for the promotion.
- N1 Partners reserves the right to recalculate or cancel FTDs in cases of fraudulent activity or violations of the promotion terms.
- Payouts are processed according to the company’s standard payment schedule.
Detailed participation terms are available via the link.
Join N1 Sport Promo and turn the 2026 sports season into record-breaking results!
Join N1 Partners:
- 14+ casino and sportsbook brands with high Reg2Dep
- 10+ Tier-1 GEOs
- CPA up to €700 and RevShare up to 55% + NNCO for top partners
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N1 Partners in Three G Gate Awards Nominations
N1 Partners has been shortlisted for the G Gate Awards 2026 in three categories. Following the first round of voting, N1 Partners remains in the race for victory in the following nominations:
- iGaming Advertiser of the Year
- PR Campaign of the Year
- Event of the Year
Reaching the final stage of the G Gate Awards 2026 reflects N1 Partners’ key achievements over the past year, including the growth of its affiliate program and product portfolio, the launch of the N1 Puzzle Promo with a €500,000 prize pool, and the organisation of the “Because We Can” Grand Final during iGB Affiliate Barcelona.
The second and final voting round is now open and will run until June 22. The winners of the awards will be determined at this stage, and every vote counts.
How to Vote for N1 Partners
Supporting N1 Partners in the final round takes just a few clicks:
- Visit the G Gate Awards website.
- Select N1 Partners in the following categories:
- iGaming Advertiser of the Year
- PR Campaign of the Year
- Event of the Year
- Click the “Vote” button.
- Enter your phone number.
- Confirm your vote via the incoming call or Telegram verification code.
Support N1 Partners at the G Gate Awards!
Each of these nominations reflects the work of the N1 Partners team, the trust of our partners, and the support of a community that continues to grow alongside the company.
There is not much time left until the final voting stage closes.
Your vote is very important — thank you for the support!
Why work with N1 Partners:
- 14+ casino and sportsbook brands with high Reg2Dep
- 10+ Tier-1 GEOs
- CPA up to €700 and RevShare up to 55% + NNCO for top partners
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N1 Partners x RAZE Case: ROI+ in Canada within 3 Days
Gambling traffic in Tier-1 markets rarely forgives mistakes. Especially when it comes to Facebook, where CPM costs are high, auction volatility is significant, and testing is expensive.
This was exactly the challenge the RAZE team faced when entering the Canadian market together with N1 Partners in spring 2026. The goal of the campaign was not just volume — the team needed to find a setup capable of maintaining FTD quality, preserving ROI, and scaling in one of the most expensive iGaming GEOs on the market.
In this case study, N1 Partners and RAZE will explain:
- why only 2 out of 10 tested slots remained profitable;
- how the acquisition strategy for Tier-1 Facebook was built;
- how the N1 Partners funnel influenced conversion rates;
- and what helped maintain ROI during scaling.
Initial Data
GEO: Canada
Vertical: Gambling (iGaming)
Traffic type: Facebook (PWA)
Campaign period: April, 20 – May, 8
Goal: FTD + ROI
Volume (FTD): ~300 deposits
N1 Partners brands: N1 Bet, RollXO, Slot Lounge, Slot Mafia, Lucky Hunter, Retro Bet и Goldex Casino
| N1 Partners comment: At the start, we decided not to limit ourselves to a single brand and tested seven brands simultaneously to identify combinations with the highest conversion rates and profitability for the RAZE team’s approach. This allowed us to collect a larger data sample and thoroughly analyse traffic behaviour across our brands. |
The main challenge remained traffic quality. In Tier-1 GEOs, generating deposits alone is not enough — it is crucial to understand how traffic performs over time and how players behave after making their first deposit.
Additionally, RAZE had limited historical data on running N1 offers in Canada, which created uncertainty regarding which approach, slot, and “creative + funnel” combination would deliver the best projected ROI.
Why Canada?
Canada was chosen as one of the most stable Tier-1 GEOs for the gambling vertical due to its highly solvent audience, large Facebook traffic volume, and consistent demand within the niche.
Another factor was the state of the Facebook auction. During the campaign period, competition in Canada was lower than in several other English-speaking GEOs, allowing for more comfortable CPMs and faster scaling of successful setups.
However, along with volume came the primary Tier-1 challenge — the high cost of mistakes. As a result, the team deliberately avoided a single-offer strategy and opted for broad testing instead.
RAZE Strategy
Facebook PWA is the core traffic source and key media-buying specialization for the RAZE team.
To begin, the team requested a list of top-performing slots for Canada from N1 Partners and analyzed them using spy tools: which approaches were already active in the auction, what mechanics competitors were using, and which creatives were generating the highest CTR.
| N1 Partners comment: Along with a list of top-performing slots, the RAZE team received recommendations regarding Canadian audience specifics, target metrics, and minimum data thresholds required to evaluate traffic quality from N1 Partners. This enabled RAZE to build tests based on advertiser-focused metrics rather than operating blindly. |
A custom funnel featuring N1 Partners bonuses was also created.
At the same time, three optimisation models were launched:
- Auto Bid
- Min CPA Cap (when triggered, budgets were aggressively scaled up to ~$10,000+ for optimal delivery)
- Max Bid
The primary goal was to quickly determine which model provided the best buying control and allowed Facebook’s algorithm to learn most effectively under expensive Tier-1 traffic conditions.
N1 Partners’ involvement extended beyond simply providing offers and slots.
| N1 Partners comment: In addition to recommendations regarding top slots and audience specifics, it was important for us to evaluate how partner traffic interacted with different brands. Therefore, from the very beginning, we established profitability benchmarks and KPIs that became our key reference points after the first tests. |
One of the main characteristics of Tier-1 Facebook traffic was its inconsistency even within high-quality traffic segments. Because of this, campaigns could not be evaluated too early — the algorithm needed sufficient time to accumulate data.
This later became one of the key factors behind the campaign’s success.
RAZE Strategy Analysis
At launch, the RAZE team tested 10 slots from N1 Partners. The slots were analyzed through spy tools to determine which creatives were running and which approaches were currently trending.
After evaluating the feasibility of each approach, the team selected 2 slots and developed custom creatives based on identified patterns.
However, initial tests revealed that most hypotheses were not economically viable.
Only two slots from the N1 Bet brand remained profitable:
- Gates of Olympus 1000
- Coin Volcano



Examples of Coin Volcano creatives that were used
Approaches That Worked and Why
The Coin Volcano funnel delivered the best results in terms of the traffic-to-FTD conversion path.
| N1 Partners comment: From the N1 product side, this performance was further supported by the funnel structure itself: users were sequentially presented with a welcome bonus, available payment methods, and the most popular games for their region.
On the N1 Partners side, the team evaluated not only the final number of deposits but also the efficiency of the entire funnel. Average campaign performance reached 39.83% for Click-to-Registration (Click2Reg) and 37.99% for Registration-to-Deposit (Reg2Dep). This made it possible to identify specific buyer–creative–product combinations with strong potential for further scaling. |
As a result, users understood the offer faster and the overall setup became more cohesive. This is especially important in Tier-1 GEOs, where the cost of mistakes at every stage is significantly higher.

PWA and landing page design featuring the advertiser’s bonus offer
| N1 Partners comment: One of the key success factors was a properly structured funnel. The landing page focused exclusively on essential information and guided users through a clear post-registration flow: a welcome bonus as the primary hook, payment methods, top regional games, and continued interaction with the product. |
Additionally, the N1 Partners team continuously monitored page loading speed and technical landing page performance to minimise traffic losses before registration.
Creatives and Approaches
During testing, the team experimented with several approaches:
- video creatives
- reaction-style scenarios
- offline casino aesthetics
- classic static ads
However, nearly all complex approaches underperformed compared to simple static creatives.
The best-performing setups were the most straightforward combinations: slot + bonus + winnings + clear CTA.
Static creatives offered lower installation costs, enabling faster offer changes, slot rotation, and testing of new angles without rebuilding production assets from scratch. As a result, most of the budget was ultimately shifted toward static creatives.
Scaling and Optimization
Initially, the team tested three acquisition models simultaneously: Auto Bid, Min CPA Cap, and Max Bid. The primary focus was not only deposit cost but also FTD quality, which meant decisions were made only after collecting sufficient data.
Working Approaches
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- Min CPA Cap + aggressive scaling.
Once a stable CPA was achieved, budgets were increased aggressively, reaching approximately $10K in some cases. This allowed the team to capture volume while maintaining ROI.
- Min CPA Cap + aggressive scaling.
- GEO segmentation.
English-speaking provinces with lower CPMs delivered the strongest performance. - Time-based optimisation.
Most conversions occurred during evenings and weekends, so budgets were allocated more aggressively during those periods. - Delayed campaign evaluation.
Traffic quality improved after 30-40 deposits, so campaigns were not shut down prematurely. N1 Partners analytics played a major role here.
The product team analysed performance by individual buyers and setups, allowing them to assess traffic quality more deeply than standard CPA or initial deposit metrics and provide timely recommendations regarding scaling or stopping campaigns.
| N1 Partners comment: Across numerous tests, we observed that campaigns generating 40+ FDs were significantly more likely to deliver stable profitability. Prematurely stopping campaigns with limited volume often resulted in shutting down potentially strong setups before the algorithm had fully learned. |
At the same time, aggressive scaling only worked for proven setups. Increasing budgets too early caused CPM and CPA to rise faster than the volume of quality deposits.
N1 Partners comment: Before launch, we established the following profitability benchmarks:
Average deposit count: from 2.2. This enabled us, as the advertiser, to receive traffic of the required quality while allowing the partner to maintain profitability during scaling. |
Where Profit Was Lost
- Only 2 out of 10 tested slots remained profitable, meaning part of the budget was spent on ineffective tests.
- Video and reaction-based approaches lost to simple static creatives featuring slots and bonuses.
- Premature scaling of weak ad sets increased CPM and CPA without improving FTD quality.
- Some campaigns were stopped before Facebook had enough time to complete its learning phase.
Campaign Results
Over 18 days, the team achieved:
- FTD Volume: ~300 deposits
- Traffic: 2,659 installs
- CTR: 0.9–1%
- CPC: $2.5–4
- CPA: $140–156
- Best Optimization Model: Min CPA Cap + aggressive budget scaling
Positive ROI was achieved as early as the third day of traffic acquisition.
After the first 30 deposits, the team stabilized at approximately 30 daily FTDs and, on some days, reached up to 50 deposits despite account bans and market turbulence.

Ad Account #1

Ad Account #2
Day 1 of Ad Campaign

Day 3 of Ad Campaign
One of the key success factors from the N1 Partners side was the continuous feedback exchange between the media-buying and product teams.
| N1 Partners comment: Simply acquiring players is not enough. For long-term cooperation, traffic profitability must work for both the advertiser and the buying team. Regular feedback and in-depth traffic analysis by buyer and setup enabled us to quickly determine which campaigns truly deserved scaling. |
Case Takeaways
The RAZE × N1 Partners case once again proved that in Tier-1 markets, finding a strong creative or a winning slot alone is no longer enough.
Success comes only when several factors work together:
- strong Facebook media buying;
- deep traffic quality analytics;
- an effective product funnel;
- continuous data exchange between partner and advertiser;
- scaling only validated setups.
| N1 Partners comment: Even before launch, both teams established unified traffic quality criteria and scaling benchmarks. This approach accelerated decision-making, eliminated subjective evaluations, and helped focus on setups that were profitable for both parties. |
FAQ: RAZE x N1 Partners Case Study
1. What was the main insight of the campaign?
“The main insight was that in Tier-1 GEOs, you cannot rely solely on creatives or bidding. Canadian traffic is expensive, and if your funnel fails to meet user expectations, you start losing money.
We succeeded through a comprehensive approach: we took top-performing slots from the advertiser, validated them using spy tools, filtered out weak hypotheses through testing, built a custom funnel around a specific slot, and only then began scaling.
Ultimately, we realised that the right funnel can be just as important as the creative itself. It directly impacts FTD quality and overall profitability. “— Artem Mayskiy, Team Lead at Media Buying, RAZE.
2. What surprised you during launch?
“What surprised us was how traffic quality improved with scale. Initial deposits do not always provide an objective picture: campaigns may appear unstable, CPA fluctuates, and at that point the temptation to stop everything is very strong.
However, traffic quality turned out to be better than expected. After 30-40 deposits, it became clear that the algorithm was finding the right audience much more effectively. That was a very important signal for us.” — Artem Mayskiy, Team Lead at Media Buying, RAZE.
3. What is scalable from this campaign and what is not?
“From the advertiser’s perspective, it is crucial to monitor profitability benchmarks and quickly disable underperforming traffic. Before launch, we agreed with our partner on minimum acceptable traffic thresholds and adhered to them.
The percentage of players making only a single deposit (without repeats) could not exceed 70%. By strictly following these metrics during testing, we received traffic of the quality we required as an advertiser, while the partner maintained profitability.” — Alexey Gusarov, Team Lead of Affiliates, N1 Partners.
4. One piece of advice for affiliates and the market.
“Don’t stop campaigns too early. Keep driving installs and determine your acceptable deposit and install costs. This allows you to evaluate any funnel objectively and make informed decisions rather than guessing. It’s also important not to spread yourself too thin.
We tested 10 slots, but only 2 remained in active use. Growth started when we stopped distributing budget across numerous hypotheses and focused on setups that had already demonstrated proven audience interest.
It’s better to fully optimise one working funnel than to superficially test ten.” — Artem Mayskiy, Team Lead at Media Buying, RAZE.
“It’s important not only to monitor your own metrics as an advertiser but also to understand your partner’s needs.
Everyone talks about win-win relationships between advertisers and media-buying teams, but in practice, this only works when both sides genuinely understand each other’s objectives and make decisions based on overall traffic economics rather than isolated metrics.
This approach is exactly what allowed the team to become profitable by the third day and maintain stable volume in one of the market’s most expensive GEOs.” — Alexey Gusarov, Team Lead of Affiliates, N1 Partners.
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- 10+ Tier-1 GEOs
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