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Zurich iGaming Affiliate Conference – Results of the First Event about Conduct of Online Gambling Business in Switzerland
On June 21, the international firm Smile-Expo hosted the unique for Switzerland Zurich iGaming Affiliate Conference. The event took place at Sheraton Zurich Hotel and was dedicated to gambling and affiliate marketing. It brought together participants of the gambling market that work in online and land-based segments.
The event featured specialists of world-renowned gambling companies including PLANZER LAW, Afilexion Alliance, Global Bet, Oryx Gaming, 1710 Gaming Ltd, PartnerMatrix, Expozive, GamblingCompliance, Endorphina, and many others. Attendees were representatives of affiliate networks, online and land-based casinos, affiliates, marketers, lawyers, members of regulating agencies, etc.
Relevant presentations, live discussions, and productive networking – all of it united conference participants.
Throughout the event, speakers and guests were talking, sharing experience, and establishing new business contacts. The official part of the event ended with the atmospheric Talks & Drinks afterparty, where participants could get to know each other closer, discuss different issues in the informal environment, present their brands, and agree upon further collaboration.
What did speakers discuss?
At the conference, speakers gave presentations sharing theoretic knowledge and practical experience of running, promoting, and scaling of their gambling businesses.
Dr. Simon Planzer, Partner at PLANZER LAW, spoke about the legal aspects of gambling activity. The expert explained how Switzerland regulated the online gambling market and reviewed prospects of this field.
Robert Toth, Key Account Manager at Global Bet, highlighted the use of innovative technologies in games focusing on virtual sports.
Reuben Portanier, Founding Partner of Afilexion Alliance, discussed the use of blockchain in the gambling industry. The specialist explained the prospects of the technology in the gambling field.
The event offered four panel discussions featuring Iris Sidler and Dr. Simon Planzer from PLANZER LAW, Dan Iliovici from Rombet, Joe Ewens from GamblingCompliance, Jovana Popovic from Oryx Gaming, Levon Nikoghosyan from PartnerMatrix, Nicc Lewis from Expozive, Jakub Kolomičenko from Endorphina, Chris Looney from Red Tiger Gaming, Reuben Portanier from Afilexion Alliance.
Experts delved into issues important for the gambling business:
- personal data security in iGaming;
- forming and maintenance of an attractive online offer;
- distinctive features and differences of gambling markets in Switzerland and Belgium;
- responsible approach to gambling.
As part of the discussions, specialists shared their opinions on different issues and presented real-life case studies.
We thank PLANZER LAW and its representatives Dr. Simon Planzer and Iris Sidler for their support on the conduct of the event.
Sponsors and media partners of the conference
We express special gratitude to the following companies:
- Exclusive Sponsor – Casino 777.ch;
- Media Gambling Sponsor – Login Casino;
- Media Sponsor – YOGONET Gaming News;
- Informational Sponsor – Focus Gaming News;
- Special Participant – ORYX Gaming.
Besides, the organizer thanks all media partners of the event. It was nice to talk to representatives of the Gambling Portal Webmasters Association (GPWA) and affiliate company Kafe Rocks.
Guests, participants, and partners are pleased with the conference and highly appraised its organization.
“The conference was great. The blockchain part was a bit complicated for me. The networking abled by the event was really interesting. Thank you again for the invitation,” said Casino Neuchâtel rep.
“Уour team is lovely. Everyone looked happy at the conference. Good job,” stated GPWA.
Conclusion
Zurich iGaming Affiliate Conference became a place for the start of productive collaboration between participants of the gambling market from Switzerland and other countries. We are glad that the event managed to bring together major gambling business representatives from all over the world and highlight issues relevant to the iGaming niche.
The team of Smile-Expo thanks participants, partners, and sponsors, and will be happy to see everyone at the upcoming industry events dedicated to gambling and CPA networks.
On October 18, the Georgia iGaming Affiliate Conference will take place in Tbilisi. Experts will discuss the subtleties of running a gambling business in Georgia, gambling regulations, and promotion of online casinos using affiliate marketing.
You can find more information and the program of the event on the official website of the Georgia iGaming Affiliate Conference.
Affiliate Announcements
Management Buyout Successfully Completed at ReferOn
ReferOn, an affiliate management platform for the iGaming sector, today revealed the successful conclusion of a management buyout. Former General Manager Alex Bukin purchases the platform, moving the company into its next stage of independent growth. Bukin will take on the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to advance the company.
Assessing the platform’s path three years after its launch, Alex Bukin, CEO of ReferOn remarked: “This is a significant moment for ReferOn and marks the start of a new phase for the company.” The management buyout offers us the long-term perspective needed to consistently enhance the platform. We uphold our dedication to product development, enhancing our solutions for partners, and facilitating ReferOn’s ongoing expansion in significant markets.
The acquisition comes after a significant phase of advancement for the firm. Established on a base of operational effectiveness and scalable technology, ReferOn persists in expanding its footprint throughout the industry. In its initial year, the platform announced 35.7 million clicks, 2.4 million sign-ups, 18,000 affiliates, and 136,000 active trackers. The company’s extensive range of tools enhances flexibility for operators and affiliates, generating momentum that recently led to ReferOn being recognized as the “Best Affiliate Platform” in 2025 and 2026 by key industry players.
This change will not impact daily operations; assistance and current collaborations will continue as normal. As part of its continuous growth strategy, ReferOn is enhancing its product lineup with the introduction of new features, such as Refie, the integrated interface layer of the platform. The platform continually improves user experience and security via dynamic reporting, Company Grouping, Sub-Affiliation, Independent Deal Calculation (IDC), two-factor authentication (2FA), and thorough mobile optimization.
To maintain operational continuity, the current leadership team stays intact, guaranteeing stability as the company moves into its next phase of growth. With Bukin’s appointment as CEO, Vlad Bondarenko has moved from Head of Product to Chief Product Officer, and David Harris, who was previously Operations Lead, has become Chief Operations Officer. As the organization embarks on its next phase, it continues to prioritize equipping operators with top-tier tools and a dedication to providing the future of affiliate management.
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Sports bettor Kwiff supercharges its affiliate strategy with new RavenTrack partnership
Kwiff, the pioneer of the “supercharged” betting experience, has officially announced the appointment of RavenTrack as its primary affiliate tracking provider. This strategic partnership aims to enhance Kwiff’s affiliate operations through RavenTrack’s advanced platform-as-a-service (PaaS) technology.
By integrating RavenTrack’s sophisticated tracking solutions, Kwiff intends to streamline its affiliate program management, ensuring greater transparency, accuracy, and efficiency for its growing network of partners.
The move comes as Kwiff continues to scale its presence across the UK and international markets, leveraging its unique algorithm that randomly supercharges any bet, regardless of the sport or market.
“From our very first conversation, it was clear that Kwiff were looking for more than just a tracking platform, they needed a partner who could genuinely match their ambition and long-term strategic vision. We’re truly grateful that Kwiff chose RavenTrack in what was a highly competitive process, and I’m personally proud to have helped bring the partnership together,” said Kate Scowen, sales and growth manager at RavenTrack.
“The first few months of working together have already been fantastic, and it’s been a real pleasure working with their team. We’re excited for what’s ahead and look forward to building a strong, long-lasting relationship together.”
Jack Milner, campaign manager at Kwiff, commented on the partnership, saying: “RavenTrack came highly recommended and with a strong track record within the iGaming sphere. We have enjoyed a fantastic start, working with their brilliant and incredibly helpful team and I look forward to a long and fruitful partnership together.”
The collaboration aligns with Kwiff’s recent period of rapid expansion. RavenTrack’s reputation for providing high-performance tracking and exceptional customer support was a decisive factor in the selection process. As an industry leader in affiliate tech, RavenTrack will provide Kwiff with the robust infrastructure required to manage complex data sets and optimise ROI for its affiliate channel.
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N1 SEO Traffic Cup First Chapter is Over — Winners and Results
The first tournament of the N1 Traffic Cups series, N1 SEO Traffic Cup, has ended.
Over the course of two months, more than 300 teams drove SEO traffic to N1 Partners casino and betting brands, competing for prizes and demonstrating the efficiency of their strategies.
Learn which teams made it to the top and their levels, key facts and figures, as well as comments from the winners about their experiences, strategies, and results achieved.
N1 SEO Traffic Cup in figures: prizes and participants
It is important to note that the teams’ results were evaluated not only in terms of traffic volumes but also in terms of scaling and diversifying traffic between several brands.
Tournament in figures:
- 14 teams reached the prize levels;
- 54 teams with Participant status that are not included in the prize levels will participate in an additional prize draw;
- 300+ teams drove SEO traffic during the tournament.
Among the prizes at various levels are attending top global sporting events – from F1 in Monaco to the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in the USA; flying in zero gravity; an all-inclusive dream vacation in the Maldives; BMW and Ducati bikes; Apple gadgets; Cartier jewellery; Rolex watches and much more.
Alexa Bond, Head of Affiliates at N1 Partners, also notes the importance of the event for the company and partners: “N1 Traffic Cups is a reflection of how we see the promo: with transparent mechanics, an emphasis on real results and the opportunity for partners to scale and earn more. This is not just a promo; it is a motivation system for our partners.
The N1 SEO Traffic Cup has once again proved the value of a strong partnership: the high engagement, expertise, and strong results of the participants show that such events are equally effective for both partners and N1 Partners, building long-term interest, trust, and mutual engagement.”
Winners’ shortlist
Two months of competition, scaling, and testing to ensure that only the strongest remain in the finals. Below are the teams that have reached the prize levels and are among the winners of the N1 SEO Traffic Cup.
Depending on the number of points scored, participants reached one of four prize levels with rewards worth: €25,000, €15,000, €7,000, and €5,000 per team, based on their final tournament ranking.
Winners about N1 SEO Traffic Cup
How the tournament unfolded, what motivated the winners to keep climbing higher through the ranks, and the emotions they experienced along the way — told firsthand by the participants of the N1 SEO Traffic Cup.
Alfaleads Network
“Our result became possible due to a combination of factors: firstly, we specialise in SEO traffic and have many strong and stable SEO partners, both large and small. In addition, we would like to note that the N1 products have good CRs, so we got a real win-win here.
For our team, the coolest prize at Level 3 is the Kronos massage chair. In our field, sometimes you just want to switch off and exhale, so this is the most relevant thing. Moreover, such a chair will definitely never be empty in the office,” emphasises the Alfaleads Network team, Level 3 winners.
Advertise
«Strong products, competitive conditions, and a team that’s always ready to help and quickly resolve any issues are what truly motivate performance in N1 Partners promos.
We took part in the N1 Puzzle Promo last year and were excited to join the N1 SEO Traffic Cup this time. Back then, the main prize was a helicopter, along with additional rewards available throughout the tournament. This year’s level-based format with different prize categories is a smart move — it allows you to choose rewards based on your preferences.
At our Level 4, the most appealing prize is Apple glasses. However, for us, the most practical option is the cash reward, which we’ll use to reward the entire team that contributed to the final result,” said a representative of Advertise, a Level 4 prize winner.
RevenueLab
“In many ways, our result is about a combination of product understanding and constant work with traffic. When you know the strengths of the offers, it is much easier to find the right traffic for them and build working links.
We tried to analyse traffic from the web more deeply, look at user behaviour, see the quality of sources and how stable the result is over time. Everything that showed potential was quickly scaled up, but weak bundles were not kept — they were either refined or disabled.
Of course, interaction with N1 managers played a big role: there was always quick feedback, openness to hypotheses discussion and help with optimisation, which greatly accelerated the work.
As a result, it was this combination of product expertise, analytics, and live communication that produced this result.
In our segment, the MacBook looks the coolest, but each prize offered is unique. Separately, we would like to note that N1 always has the best gifts and rewards!” the RevenueLab team, the winner of Level 4, comments.
For teams with Participant status who did not enter the prize levels of the tournament, scoring from 20 to 499 points, an additional prize draw was held — PlayStation 5 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max and exclusive N1 Partners merch.
The results can be found in the N1 Partners Instagram on May 8th!
The second tournament from the N1 Traffic Cups series is coming soon — don’t miss the updates from N1 Partners!
Work with N1 Partners:
- 14+ casino and betting brands with high Reg2Dep
- 10+ Tier-1 GEOs
- CPA up to €700 and RevShare up to 55% + NNCO for top affiliates
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