News
EEGS Launches its First Affiliate Webinar of 2025: Exploring the Affiliate’s Role in Responsible Gaming

The Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS) is proud to announce the first edition of its Affiliate Webinar series for 2025, taking place on May 13 at 2:00 PM CET. Titled “Balancing Compliance and Conversion: The Affiliate’s Role in Responsible Gaming,” the session will explore the critical role affiliates play in today’s iGaming environment and the increasing importance of responsible practices in performance-driven marketing.
The webinar session will be led by Gjorgje Ristikj, a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in the affiliate space. As the Founder of Gamblers Connect and Co-Founder & CEO of RankRadar, Gjorgje brings a wealth of knowledge from co-founding the first Macedonian Poker Affiliate website to leading award-winning projects like Gamblers Connect and consulting in iGaming Affiliate Management. He will share practical insights drawn from real-world examples, industry trends, and proven campaign strategies.
The webinar will cover a wide range of timely topics, including the evolving landscape of affiliate marketing, the importance of aligning with responsible gaming principles, and navigating today’s increasingly complex compliance requirements. Attendees will also learn how to leverage tools and technologies to support compliant and transparent operations.
Whether you’re an affiliate, operator, or marketing professional in the gaming industry, this session promises actionable strategies for balancing ethical practices with business performance.
Registration is free and open. All participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance after the session.
Secure your spot today and join the conversation on the future of affiliate marketing in iGaming: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FopPMF04SZ6uDB5AEBf_PA
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More transparency, better tools, a brighter future: MiglioriCasinoItalia revolutionizes the market with new features

MiglioriCasinoItalia is evolving, introducing a new suite of features set to transform how users choose where to play online. Already a benchmark in the Italian comparison space, the platform is now doubling down on transparency, responsibility, and advanced tools to help users make more informed decisions.
There are four key new features introduced to the platform. The License Comparator allows users to compare operator licenses instantly, clearly distinguishing between those regulated by ADM and those operating without Italian official authorization. Alongside it, the License Checker enables users to verify the status of an operator’s license in real time.
Soon to be released is the Casino Comparator, a feature that will allow users to compare multiple casinos side-by-side, based on key factors such as welcome bonuses, payment methods, and game selections. With an intuitive interface and customizable filters, users can view platform differences in seconds, making the selection process faster and more efficient.
Rounding up the update is the Playtest Report section, which adds depth to each casino review by showing the team’s hands-on experience with each operator — tested games and achieved outcomes—to ensure an even greater level of transparency.
These innovations come at a pivotal time for the industry. While Italy’s online gaming market is growing, it is also facing increasing regulatory pressure. The new online gambling reform is expected to fully take effect in September, after a deadline extension. This change signals a radical shift on the horizon: higher licensing costs, fewer authorized operators, and a more competitive market. In this changing landscape, MiglioriCasinoItalia positions itself as the go-to, trustworthy guide users can always rely on, providing tools designed to simplify their decision-making.
“Our mission has always been clear: to provide users with concrete, accessible, and up-to-date tools to help them choose where to play — empowering informed decisions,” says Angelo Vecchione, Website Manager of MiglioriCasinoItalia. “These features were developed through close observation of user behavior and from a strong vision for the industry’s future.”
“As the number of licensed operators decreases and their individual market share rises, having a clear and trustworthy go-to resource becomes crucial,” Adds Paolo Strano, Affiliate Manager and market expert at MiglioriCasinoItalia.
MiglioriCasinoItalia has evolved beyond a simple comparison tool: today, it guides, informs, and empowers.
The future of gambling won’t wait. With MiglioriCasinoItalia, users are already part of the next generation of casino comparison.
Awards
MightyTips is shortlisted for Sportsbook Affiliate of the Year at SBC Awards Europe

MightyTips has been nominated for the Sportsbook Affiliate of the Year award at the SBC Awards Europe 2025. This is the second successive year that the iGaming hub has been shortlisted in this category, where it will compete against industry giants such as Flashscore, Gentoo Media, and North Star Network.
The nomination recognises MightyTips’ increasingly prominent position within the sector and its contribution to the affiliate landscape following a year of significant growth, including an expanded portfolio of multilingual sites, increasing its total to 19 by the end of 2024.
The brand has also launched the MightyQs interview series, which focuses on partnerships between sportsbooks and big sports names. Furthermore, MightyTips has struck upon several collaborations with notable iGaming operators such as 888Starz and Roobet.
Eugene Ravdin, Head of PR at SEOBROTHERS, said: “Being nominated for the Sportsbook Affiliate of the Year award is a testament to the hard work, knowledge and dedication of the MightyTips team. We continue to go from strength to strength, and everyone involved should be proud of their achievements over the last twelve months. We will continue to deliver high standards, and we cannot wait to see what we can accomplish over the next year.”
SBC Awards Europe
The SBC Awards Europe will take place on June 12th, 2025, on the final day of the SBC Summit Malta at the Hilton Malta. It will reward operators, affiliates, suppliers, and game developers throughout Europe who have contributed significantly to the sports betting and iGaming landscape.
This year’s awards have attracted a record-breaking number of nominations. Each entry is assessed by a hand-picked judging panel of industry experts. The ceremony will welcome 400 guests from across the sector, with awards handed out in 34 categories.
News
Raketech Q1 2025: Driving Long-Term Value Through a Platform-First Strategy, and Enhanced Financial Flexibility

Quote from Johan Svensson, CEO “Q1 2025 marked a period of strategic consolidation and operational focus for Raketech. Despite a year-on-year revenue decrease we have made good progress in aligning the business around our platform-first model and long-term growth priorities. With AffiliationCloud now at the core of how we operate, and a strengthened financial position following key decisions, we are confident in our ability to scale efficiently and deliver sustainable value.”
Q1 2025 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
- In Q1 2025, revenues totalled EUR 9.8 million, down from a strong Q1 2024 of EUR 19.0 million, which included EUR 0.8 million from the divested advisory business. Adjusted EBITDA amounted to EUR 2.4 million, (EUR 5.1 million in Q1 2024), while reported EBITDA was EUR 2.1 million (EUR 4.3 million in Q1 2024). The adjustments include restructuring costs related to the strategic shift towards working with entrepreneurial partnerships.
- Financial results were impacted by continued low performance from Casumba within Affiliation Marketing and ongoing challenges in Paid Publisher Network (SubAffiliation). In contrast, the remaining casino and sports assets showed stable or improving trends, adjusted for seasonality, compared to Q4 2024.
- We’re in the final stage of the strategic review of our non-core US tipster and subscription assets. These assets and related US operations had a negative EBITDA impact of EUR 0.3 million in Q1.
- Free cash flow before earnouts totalled EUR 1.7 million in Q1 2025. EUR 6.0 million of the earnout was settled during the quarter, with EUR 2.0 million due in Q2. The remaining earnout of EUR 20.6 million has been extended to March 2028.
OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
- As part of our previously announced review of our operating model, we achieved cost savings of 34% in Q1 2025 (excluding publisher costs) compared to the first quarter of last year.
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS AFTER THE END OF THE PERIOD
- On May 6, Raketech announced an agreement with the sellers of Casumba to extend the remaining earnout payment period to March 2028, while removing the option for partial settlement in shares. This revision enhances our financial flexibility, with a commitment to ongoing instalment payments and an ambition to repay the earnout as early as possible.
- Revenues for our Affiliation Marketing assets in April 2025 remains consistent with Q1 2025. However, the lower margin Paid Network (SubAffiliation) continues to face headwinds.
CEO COMMENT
Q1 2025 marked a period of strategic consolidation and operational focus for Raketech. Despite a year-on-year revenue decrease we have made good progress in aligning the business around our platform-first model and long-term growth priorities.
With AffiliationCloud now at the core of how we operate, and a strengthened financial position following key decisions, we are confident in our ability to scale efficiently and deliver sustainable value.
Financial Overview
Q1 2025 revenues amounted to EUR 9.8 million compared to a strong Q1 2024 of EUR 19.0 million (including EUR 0.8 million from the divested advisory business). Adjusted EBITDA of EUR 2.4 million (EUR 5.1 million), with reported EBITDA of EUR 2.1 million (EUR 4.3 million). The adjustments include restructuring costs related to the strategic shift towards working with entrepreneurial partnerships.
We’re in the final stage of the strategic review of our non-core US tipster and subscription assets. These assets and related US operations had a negative EBITDA impact of EUR 0.3 million in Q1.
Strategic Execution & Direction
Platform-First / AffiliationCloud – Building a leading commercial platform: Raketech continues to strengthen its position as a platform first performance-based marketing company by focusing on what we do best: enabling scalability and long-term growth through a structure built on commercial and operational expertise. Through AffiliationCloud, we integrate assets managed in-house and via entrepreneurial partnerships (Affiliation Marketing), along with our Paid and Organic Publisher Network (SubAffiliation), into a single, unified system. This structure supports more efficient operations, better use of data, and greater predictability across all areas.
Entrepreneurial Partnerships – Decentralizing Affiliation Marketing Assets: Our entrepreneurial partnership model remains a core pillar of this approach. In Affiliation Marketing, approximately 50 percent of revenue now comes from these partnerships, and a strategic focus for us is to grow this further during 2025. The partnerships allow Raketech to retain ownership while leveraging its centralized capabilities in commercial agreements, finance, reporting, data, and technology. Our partners contribute deep expertise in areas such as SEO, content, and product development, creating a structure that fosters scalability and efficiency.
Win-Win for Operators and Publishers – SubAffiliation: In SubAffiliation, we apply the same principle by delivering high-quality traffic to operators and offering publishers the best possible commercial terms through AffiliationCloud.
The strategic focus within this area is expanding exclusive network commercial agreements with operators, onboarding new publishers, and investing in our platform infrastructure. These initiatives are laying the foundation for long-term value creation while enhancing daily execution across our network.
Business Area Updates
Affiliation Marketing
Keeping Momentum: Affiliation Marketing generated EUR 6.0 million in revenue during the quarter with continued decline for the Casumba assets. Adjusted for Casumba, the remainder of the Affiliation Marketing portfolio decreased only marginally compared to Q4, reflecting stability despite softer seasonal trading and the shorter reporting period in February. Activity levels in the latter part of the quarter were more in line with Q4, reinforcing our view of a stable and resilient portfolio.
Entrepreneurial Partnership Gaining Ground: Entrepreneurial partnerships now represent approximately 50 percent of revenues in this business area. Operational momentum for the new partnerships, most of which commenced in March, has been strong. While it is too early to see a material financial impact in Q1, we are optimistic that these partnerships will play an increasingly important role during the remainder of the year.
Moving Beyond SEO: Additionally, we continue to focus on diversifying our traffic streams to reduce dependency on SEO. Key initiatives include expanding CRM activities and investing in products with a higher proportion of returning visitors, such as the TV sport guides.
SubAffiliation – Organic Publisher Network and Paid Publisher Network
Navigating Paid Network Headwinds: SubAffiliation generated EUR 3.4 million in revenue during the quarter. The Paid Publisher Network faced a marked decline from March due to external factors like algorithm changes. This volatility has made traffic volumes and monetization less predictable. We do not expect a meaningful recovery in the near term and are putting continued focus on the more stable Organic Publisher Network, but we remain prepared to scale up again should volumes return.
Organic Publisher Network Gaining Ground: The Organic Publisher Network made solid progress. We have onboarded new publishers and expanded our pipeline of exclusive commercial network agreements with operators. The number of active revenue-generating publishers increased to over 80, up from around 50 last year, demonstrating strong interest. As of today, we have four exclusive network commercial operator agreements in place, and expanding this base remains a top priority.
This business area mirrors our partnership model in Affiliation Marketing, with Raketech managing commercial structures and partners providing high-quality traffic. This ensures scalability, value creation, and compliance.
Conclusion & Next Steps
Q1 2025 reflects strategic progress. In Affiliation Marketing, our entrepreneurial partnerships gained traction, and in SubAffiliation, the Organic Publisher Network showed promising growth. Simultaneously, challenges in the Paid Publisher Network reinforced our decision to focus on more stable, predictable sources of lead generation.
The revised Casumba terms have improved our financial flexibility, enabling us to invest in areas with the highest long-term potential.
By aligning commercial strength with operational efficiency across both internally managed assets and those run through entrepreneurial partnerships within Affiliation Marketing, we deliver measurable results and drive sustainable growth. With a growing base of trusted publishers and exclusive network commercial agreements with operators within SubAffiliation, we are well positioned to drive traffic, convert leads, and create long-term value for shareholders.
Johan Svensson, CEO
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