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SEO Wizardry – How gambling affiliates can stay ahead of the new Google Penguin update

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Penguin update

The first Google Penguin update was confirmed on April 24, 2012. It’s role was to algorithmically penalize those websites that were considered to violate Google’s Webmaster Guidelines by being involved in so called “link schemes”. It’s main focus was on those thought or found to be buying links or to acquire them through link farms or networks, whose sole purpose was to boost and increase their Google rankings artificially.

This first Penguin update has changed SEO strategies since it’s introduction by removing those who were thought to be using this kind of techniques or simply pushing them down on the SERP’s!

This update gave birth to a whole new era, where SEO’s had to place a whole lot more accent and time on obtaining those highly desired quality links and to produce highly relevant and unique content that would generate on-page engagement an thus getting those relevant and why not organic backlinks!

The first rumours about a new Penguin Update appeared in 2015, Google’s spokespeople declared that this time it would be a real-time update, meaning that any site caught on operating against Google’s Webmaster guidelines would be downgraded instantly – but there’s no need to panic, the recovery will be made a lot more faster too!

Where are you at?

Two years have past since the last Penguin update, so before you dive into a new plan you might wanna check your current status! It would be wise to have a look at your strong points and your weak points, focusing on how the previous updates may have impacted your link/content strategy!

Your main focus should be on your backlink profile! Where are your links coming from, are they from relevant and authoritative sites and domains, or from spammy sites!?! You should also check what kind of links your domain has, footer or sidebar links or even worse links from comments or forum signature links? Don’t forget to check your anchor text distribution, making sure that you’re not using any money or spammy anchor text’s. Your anchor text’s should be natural and your external links from trusted sites, keeping in mind that your brand or domain name is a perfect and a very natural anchor text too!

Anchor text diversity

In the pre Penguin era, webmasters frequently used their keywords also as anchor texts for backlinks thus achieving higher positions in the SERP’s for the given keywords. This technique as many others in the past became abused leading to a mass scale of penalties from Google!

There is no perfect or exact balance on the diversification of anchor texts, but if you keep your anchors relevant and engaging to the visitors you shouldn’t encounter any problems! And if you like it on the safe side, than here are a few anchor texts that will keep you there:

  • Partially matching or long tail keywords, anchor texts with synonyms, naked URL’s (in all variations), brand names, image links with optimized alt text.

Internal links

Another vital step is to assess your internal link profile and make sure that it’s well structured and relevant for your site but also for the users so that they can browse trough your site easily! Having this done you should be able to offer Google and your users a safe and clear hierarchy!

Quality content

One of the core targets of the Penguin update is to find and penalize sites that use black-hat techniques such as manipulating links. The most effective way in making a penalty free site is to provide Google with quality and highly relevant content thus making sure that your visitors also find the information relevant and engaging and shareable.

Nowadays Google’s algorithm changes switched the focus from the simple and fast ranking techniques to a more user experienced journey where marketers should focus on creating the right content and making this available for all devices, having this done you should easily sail towards that highly desired #1 SERP’s for your website!

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N1 Partners Wins Best Affiliate Program at GamingTECH Awards 2026

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N1 Partners won Best Affiliate Program in Central and Eastern Europe at the GamingTECH Awards 2026, presented at the HIPTHER Prague Summit, marking another milestone in its growth and industry recognition.

This achievement highlights the strength of N1 Partners’ affiliate ecosystem and its consistent focus on delivering performance-driven solutions for partners across key markets.

Alexa Bond, Head of Affiliates at N1 Partners, commented:

“This award reflects the work we put into building more than just an affiliate program. We focus on creating a strong, reliable ecosystem where partners can scale with confidence, supported by transparent processes, high-performing products, and a team that understands the realities of the market. It’s great to see this approach recognized at the industry level, and we see it as motivation to keep moving forward.”

N1 Partners continues to stand out through a combination of high-converting brands, flexible partnership models, and a product-driven approach to retention and monetization. With strong Reg2Dep performance in Tier-1 GEOs, tailored offers, and a growing portfolio of casino and sportsbook brands, the company provides partners with reliable tools to scale and maximize revenue.

A key factor behind this recognition is N1 Partners’ focus on performance-driven initiatives that directly support partner growth. One of the latest examples is the N1 SEO Traffic Cup, a flagship affiliate tournament designed for SEO traffic. The campaign challenges partners to compete by driving high-quality traffic, improving their N1 Cup Score, and climbing the leaderboard to unlock premium rewards.

N1 Partners would like to extend our sincere thanks to HIPTHER for this recognition and to all our partners whose trust and collaboration continue to drive our growth. This achievement would not be possible without you.

N1 Partners is a multi-brand affiliate program and direct advertiser. The company unites 14+ casino and betting brands, operates across Tier-1 GEOs, delivers Reg2Dep rates of up to 70%, and offers competitive deals for top partners — CPA up to €700 and RevShare up to 45%. Trusted by 14,000+ partners, N1 Partners is recognized for its transparency, flexibility, and partner-first approach — where people and communication quality remain the foundation of long-term success. 

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LEONBET Shares a New Campaign with Tanzanian Ambassador Simon Msuva

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With the release of a dynamic promotional video starring its ambassador, Simon Msuva, LEONBET continues a new chapter in its partnership with the Tanzanian national team forward.

Filmed in Tanzania, the campaign captures the energy of local football culture and highlights Msuva’s personality both on and off the pitch. One of the key moments of the video features the famous “Msuva Flip”- the player’s signature goal celebration, a backflip that fans immediately recognise whenever he scores.

The video is fast-paced and vibrant, reflecting the passion of Tanzanian football fans.The campaign also features Baraka Mpenja, a well-known sports commentator and voice of Tanzanian football, who brings additional authenticity and connection to the local audience.

Simon Msuva is known not only for his performances on the field but also for his strong charisma. According to the production team, he quickly immersed himself in the filming process and brought the same vibrant energy and character that fans associate with his game.

During the recent season, Msuva has scored several memorable goals that drew attention from fans and sports media alike. That excitement and emotion became the foundation for the new campaign.

“This campaign is part of our broader strategy to get closer to sports fans and build a stronger emotional connection with our audience. Working with talents like Simon Msuva allows us to speak the same language as the fans and be present where their passion is.” said Jérôme J. D., Regional Director of Operations.

The video continues the collaboration between LEONBET and Tanzanian national team captain Simon Msuva and supports the brand’s ongoing engagement with football fans in Tanzania.

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N1 SEO Traffic Cup: Multiply Your Traffic & Unlock Luxury Rewards

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The N1 SEO Traffic Cup, the first tournament in the global N1 Traffic Cups series by N1 Partners, is approaching its midpoint, and competition between teams is getting stronger. Participants continue scaling volumes, refining their strategies, and actively adding new brands to boost their N1 Cup Score and secure positions in the reward tiers.

More than 200 teams are still in the game, striving to achieve KPIs to gain participant status and reach the prize levels.

Win Big with N1 Partners

The prize pool of the N1 SEO Traffic Cup is one of the most extensive and flexible in the industry. Participants are grouped into performance-based levels: the more points they earn, the greater the rewards, and each team can choose a prize or cash equivalent from their level.

Level 1 (7,000+ points) – €25,000 per team

  • VIP experience at the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix
  • Trip to a FIFA World Cup 2026 match in the USA
  • 7 nights in the Maldives with business class flights
  • Rolex Cosmograph Daytona
  • BMW S 1000 XR motorbike
  • Hublot Unico Titanium

Level 2 (3,500–6,999 points) – €15,000 per team

  • One week of golf at Monte Rei with a private villa stay
  • Private island getaway in the Seychelles (Four Seasons Desroches Island)
  • Ducati Monster motorbike
  • Bottega Veneta travel kit

Level 3 (1,500–3,499 points) – €7,000 per team

  • Zero-gravity flight (90 minutes)
  • Custom Luxury ski or snowboard gear set of your choice
  • Balenciaga Snowboard
  • Cartier Juste un Clou bracelet
  • Kronos Massage Chair

Level 4 (500–1,499 points) – €5,000 per team

  • Apple Vision Pro
  • MacBook Pro M4
  • Cartier LOVE ring
  • Pioneer OPUS-QUAD DJ system
  • Sonos Arc Ultra home audio system
  • Dior beauty set

Participant Giveaways

Even if a team doesn’t reach a reward level, the opportunity doesn’t end there. Bringing just 20 FTD on any brand unlocks participant status and access to a separate prize draw, featuring PlayStation 5 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and exclusive N1 Partners merch.

This means you still have a real chance to win prizes, even with a late start or smaller volumes.

How to increase your chances of winning

The key tournament metric is the N1 Cup Score, calculated as: FTD × brand coefficient.

The coefficient depends on how many brands you run:

  • 1 brand – 1x
  • 2–3 brands – 2x
  • 4+ brands – 5x

This means teams that diversify traffic across multiple products gain a strong strategic advantage and scale results much faster.

Why join the race now

The final stage of the tournament is not just about holding positions. It’s the perfect moment to rethink your strategy, test new approaches, and maximize the value of your current traffic.

Late entry is no longer a limitation. With the right approach to brands and GEOs, teams can quickly scale FTD and break into the reward tiers.

Join the N1 SEO Traffic Cup

Period: March 1 – April 30, 2026

Results announcement: by May 10

Entry: from 20 FTD per brand

N1 Partners means:

  • 14+ casino and sportsbook brands with up to 70% Reg2Dep
  • 10+ Tier-1 GEOs
  • CPA up to €700 and RevShare up to 45% + NNCO for top partners

Be number one with N1.

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