Awards
AffiliateINSIDER secures exclusive media partnership for AskGamblers Awards
AffiliateINSIDER has been confirmed as the exclusive media partner for the AskGamblers Awards 2018, a ceremony designed to recognise the best online casinos over the last year, which will be held in Belgrade on Thursday 17 January.
AI founder and CEO Lee-Ann Johnstone, supported by newly-appointed Marketing Manager Natalie Lees, will be making the trip to the Serbian capital to cover the gala event live, which features the following key casino industry nominations – Best Casino, Best New Casino and Best Slot.
Johnstone commented: “As an affiliate marketing media partner, we are proud to support this unique AskGamblers initiative. AffiliateINSIDER is a business purposefully built on and around supporting innovation and affiliate growth in the igaming industry.
“The AskGamblers awards is a great way for an affiliate brand to help operators and players to work together to deliver unique experiences and improved community values.”
Every single online casino on AskGamblers – a trusted affiliate portal for transparent, unbiased casino and games reviews – was made eligible for nomination up until the 30 September deadline, before the official voting opened on 1 October with ten casinos and slots in each category.
Last year’s Best New Casino winner King Billy Casino is in the running once again, this time alongside Betsson Casino, Cashmio Casino, BitStarz Casino, SlotsMillion Casino, Videoslots Casino, ShadowBet Casino, Lapalingo Casino, Fable Casino and Bob Casino for the Best Casino award.
The Best New Casino will come from the following group: Casino Calzone, Campeonbet Casino, LadyHammer Casino, Genesis Casino, 7 Gods Casino, West Casino, Cadoola Casino, Champagne Spins Casino, Mr. Play Casino and Fairplay Casino.
Meanwhile, the Best Slot shortlist features Eastern Emeralds Slot, Berryburst MAX Slot, Fruit Blox Slot, Great Rhino Slot, Exotic Cats Slot, Vikings Go To Hell Slot, Sweet Alchemy Slot, Legacy of Egypt Slot, Asgardian Stones Slot and Wild Seas Slot.
AskGamblers added: “The opinion of our players is one of our main priorities, and we want to make sure that their voice is heard across the industry.
“That’s why we have decided organise unique awards that celebrate their opinion. We are very excited to have AffiliateINSIDER as our official media partner. This cooperation will definitely help us spread the word.”
Affiliate Success
ReferOn Wins “Best Affiliate Management Platform” at the iGB Affiliate Awards 2026
ReferOn has been named the Best Affiliate Management Platform at the prestigious iGB Affiliate Awards 2026, marking another major milestone in the company’s growth. Announced live at iGB LIVE, the recognition follows a year of relentless product innovation, customer growth, and a continued focus on simplifying affiliate operations.
Turning Complexity into Clarity
Managing high-volume affiliate programs requires processing millions of data points every day. ReferOn was built to eliminate that complexity through automation, real-time insights, and streamlined workflows.
This year also marked the introduction of Refie, ReferOn’s integrated UX layer. Instead of forcing affiliate managers to navigate complex backend data, Refie turns raw operational data into clear, actionable insights. From onboarding to daily performance tracking, it helps teams spend less time on administration and more time driving strategic growth.
Alex Bukin, CEO of ReferOn, commented: “Winning the iGB Affiliate Award is a remarkable achievement for our entire team. As affiliate programs grow, so does the complexity behind them. From day one, our ambition has been to remove that complexity, so operators can focus on growth instead of operational friction. This recognition reinforces our belief that great B2B technology should be simpler, more intuitive, easier to work with, and built around the people who use it”.
Having secured major industry awards over the past 18 months, — including ‘Affiliate System of the Year’ at AffPapa and ‘Best Affiliate Software’ at SiGMA — ReferOn looks ahead with a roadmap that remains focused on making affiliate management even more intelligent, transparent, and effortless. Our upcoming developments will continue to simplify complex workflows, expand AI-powered assistance, and provide operators with even greater visibility and control over their affiliate operations.
Affiliate Success
Kongebonus becomes first Norwegian affiliate to win Best Casino Affiliate at iGB Affiliate Awards 2026
Kongebonus has become the first Norwegian affiliate to win Best Casino Affiliate at the iGB Affiliate Awards 2026, a landmark recognition that names the independent Norwegian guide as the world’s leading casino affiliate for 2026.
The award was presented on 2 July during iGB L!VE London, where the iGB Affiliate Awards celebrated the affiliates, programmes, networks, suppliers and individuals helping to drive the iGaming sector forward.
iGB Affiliate described first-time contestant Kongebonus as a “Norwegian local hero”, noting that the platform claimed the award in a close race and ended Gambling.com Group’s two-year reign in the highly competitive category. Independent judges praised Kongebonus’ “super smart” approach, highlighting its combination of innovation, engaged player community, and strong editorial presence across Google News and the media.
The recognition reflects Kongebonus’ focus on detailed operator testing, transparent casino reviews, community-led content and player protection. The platform tests casinos with its own money before reviewing them, publishes its full methodology and continues to invest in responsible gambling resources, including practical guidance and support signposting for players.
David Nilsen, Editor-in-Chief at Kongebonus, said: “Winning Best Casino Affiliate at the iGB Affiliate Awards is a huge moment for Kongebonus and for everyone who has helped build the platform. To be recognised in a category alongside some of the biggest and most respected names in the affiliate industry is something we are incredibly proud of.
“I’ve spent more than ten years on the inside of this industry, and I’ve seen how big the gap can be between what a casino promises and what the player is actually left with. Closing that gap is the whole reason we test the way we do.
“What this award tells us is that being the most trusted guide matters more than being the biggest one, and that’s the only thing we’ve ever set out to build.”
Affiliate Success
ReferOn Shortlisted for Two EGR B2B Awards 2026 Following Record Platform Growth
ReferOn, the data-driven affiliate management platform, has been shortlisted in two categories at the EGR B2B Awards 2026: “Affiliate Software Supplier” and “Full Service Platform of the Year (under 5 years)”.
These nominations reflect ReferOn’s rapid evolution from a fast-growing platform into a mature affiliate management solution trusted by operators seeking greater scalability, automation, and operational control.
Solving Affiliate Management Complexity at Scale
Over the past year, ReferOn has focused on solving one of the industry’s most persistent challenges: managing affiliate programmes efficiently at scale. By automating key affiliate management processes and transforming fragmented data into actionable insights, the platform enables operators to scale partner programs more efficiently while maintaining full visibility and control.
Turning Data Into Faster Decisions
As platform capabilities expand, Refie serves as an intelligent UX layer that makes complex data instantly understandable. By translating backend logic into intuitive visual guidance, it helps users move faster, make better decisions, and spend less time navigating reports.
By translating technical precision into intuitive visual feedback, Refie eliminates the need to dig through dense reports, guiding users toward real-time performance and faster decision-making. It moves beyond simple functionality; it’s about giving teams their time back by making complex data instantly readable.
Alex Bukin, CEO at ReferOn, commented: “These nominations reflect the momentum behind ReferOn’s evolution into an award-winning platform built for operators who refuse to compromise between sophistication and usability. We’re proud of how far we’ve come, but even more excited about the opportunities ahead.”
The winners will be announced at the EGR B2B Awards ceremony, taking place on June 3 at City Central, HAC, in London.
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