Affiliate Announcements
Tote Ireland Launches Managed Affiliate Programme with Income Access
Programme for Irish pool betting site will be managed in-house by Income Access team using company software
Montreal, QC. 5th April 2018 – Tote Ireland, the Ireland-based pool betting site, has launched an affiliate programme with Income Access, Paysafe’s marketing technology and services provider. The programme will be managed by Income Access’ affiliate team, which will use the platform to maximise customer acquisitions globally.
Tote Ireland is licensed by the Irish government as the sole operator of pool betting on Irish horse racing, and is also regulated by the UK Gambling Commission. The structure allows players to participate in bets with others, with the awarded amount determined by the number of winning tickets. The brand offers Tote bets from Ireland, the UK, USA, Hong Kong, France and Dubai. Tote Ireland also offers Colossus Bets pools for football and other sports, in addition to betting markets for Irish greyhound racing.
The programme will be powered by the Income Access platform, which has won eGR’s B2B ‘Affiliate Software’ award four times since 2013. Through the platform, Tote Ireland will offer affiliates a tiered 25% to 40% revenue share commission.
Rewarding the efforts of member affiliates, Tote Ireland employs a policy of paying commissions on both winning and losing bets. Affiliates will also benefit from the joint expertise of both Tote Ireland and the Income Access affiliate team, while a full-time designer develops creative materials to promote new account sign-ups and player bonus offers.
Embracing a “Win Big” philosophy, Tote Ireland is dedicated to offering unique products, which can offer players big returns for small stakes. To showcase this loyalty to its players, the brand runs weekly promotions through its Tote Rewards scheme and rewards VIPs with a Best Price Guarantee, percentages back on their monthly wagering and a dedicated account manager.
For the month of April, Tote Ireland will focus its promotional efforts on the major Aintree and Punchestown racing festivals. Tote will also offer regular promotions on Irish racing throughout the month.
Tote Ireland is also proud to affirm that all profits are re-invested in the Irish horse racing industry.
Tim Higgins, CEO of Tote Ireland, said: “We partnered with Income Access to reach the widest possible audience and to ensure that our programme meets and exceeds the required standards for betting and advertising. With our new customer-facing website and mobile app, extensive international pool betting and Tote Rewards loyalty programme, we believe we have one of the best online betting products on the market.”
Lorenzo Pellegrino, CEO of Income Access and Digital Wallets at Paysafe, said: “Tote Ireland is known as ‘the home of pool betting’ and has truly lived up to that standard. We’re proud that both our affiliate platform and management services have been trusted with supporting its continued growth and maximising player acquisition from all corners of the globe.”
For more information about the new affiliate programme, please contact Tote Ireland.
About Tote Ireland:
Tote Ireland Limited has been the home of pool betting since 1930. Established to provide betting at Irish racecourses Tote has grown into an international online hub offering horse racing pool betting from Ireland, the UK, France, USA, Dubai and Hong Kong. Tote has also expanded to offer pool betting on football, greyhound racing and other sports.
Affiliate Announcements
Catena Media readies for online sports betting launch in North Carolina
Catena Media is well positioned to record a solid launch of online sports betting affiliation in North Carolina when the state opens for licensed sports wagering.
The group’s national brands, led by LegalSportsreport.com, are attracting North Carolina bettors with dedicated content, as is Catena Media’s state-focused NCSharp.com website. Alongside Catena Media’s own brands, the group has also published content in collaboration with media partners including Advance Local, owner of NJ.com and other news websites.
In the countdown to launch day, Catena Media held several top rankings for key organic search terms used by potential bettors to find relevant sports-betting-related content and offers.
Prior to the official go-live, the group has deals in place with five major operators offering sports betting platform access to North Carolinians. The customer agreements in North Carolina consist of a mix of revenue share and cost-per-acquisition (CPA) agreements.
North Carolina, with an adult population of 8.5 million, allows anyone aged 21 and over to place sports bets online.
Ryan Harper, Catena Media Vice President North America, said: “We have had a solid run-up to the launch date and are pleased with our efforts so far. We also expect the March Madness NCAA college basketball tournament later this month to be a big driver of new depositing customers in North Carolina.”
North Carolina expands Catena Media’s operational footprint in North America to 29 state and regional markets.
Affiliate Announcements
QMRA to enter Belgium, Poland and Estonia: Game Lounge joins immediately with Belgian website, Place2bet as well
QMRA was launched recently. QMRA is a Quality Mark for international iGaming affiliates, servicing the following markets initially: The UK, Denmark, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Spain and USA Michigan.
Various websites joined already. Among which Leadstar Media with 4 German websites, BetterWorldCasinos.Com (UK, launching member), Unilead with a Swedish website and the Gaming Innovation Group with websites for three markets (UK, Germany, Sweden).
As of now, QMRA will be active within the following three markets as well: Poland, Estonia and Belgium.
For Belgium, the situation is interesting. All advertising, including affiliation, was initially banned under a Royal Decree. Recently though, the government decided to allow search engine affiliation (https://gamingcommission.be/nl/operatoren/kb-reclame) under the terms of article 10 of the named Royal Decree.
Compliance will be of high importance within the Belgium market. QMRA received applications for this market immediately.
Two new QMRA applicants:
Game Lounge, a well-known and large iGaming affiliate company (over 200 employees), applies with GuideCasino.Be. Place2Bet applies to QMRA as well, with Place2Bet.Be.
Affiliate Announcements
Catena Media appoints Manuel Stan as new CEO
Catena Media’s board of directors today announces the appointment of Manuel Stan as CEO, an experienced business executive in the online sports betting and casino gaming industry.
Manuel will lead Catena Media’s North American and global market operations from Las Vegas, where he is based. He will assume his position on July 1, 2024.
A veteran of almost 20 years in the industry, Manuel spent 16 years at Kindred Group, where he led marketing teams and served as Senior Vice President North America. At Kindred, Manuel led marketing teams for six years and played a core role in shaping the group’s affiliate marketing programme. He also has experience of customer marketing, business development, financial planning and analysis, and corporate governance.
Manuel holds a bachelor’s degree in International Business and Economics from Bucharest University of Economic Studies and an Executive Management Programme Diploma from Yale School of Management.
He said: “I am delighted to have this opportunity to drive Catena Media forward on the next stage of its journey as the group takes on new challenges while further advancing its presence in North America. This is a strong business with talented employees and I look forward to working with the teams to capitalise fully on the opportunities that lie ahead.”
Göran Blomberg, Catena Media Chairman of the Board of Directors, said: “Manuel was the outstanding candidate for this position among the names considered and we are extremely pleased that he is joining us. He is a leader with proven leadership skills and wide-ranging experience within our industry. His close knowledge of the North American market and of both the operator and affiliate sides of the business will be a significant asset for Catena Media and our North America-focused organisation as we begin this new chapter for the group.”