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Slots Temple enhances Tournament offering with Relax Gaming content
Slots Temple, the innovative iGaming affiliate has emphasized their recent focus on building solid industry relationships with their latest announcement in partnering with Relax Gaming to include the developer’s content within their on-site, points-based Tournament format.
The free to play weekly and monthly competitions, which have become popular with their followers and gained industry recognition for its original promotional value, provide an exciting alternative to the standard affiliate review site offering, giving players access to the latest titles, affording developers unique marketing opportunities.
The addition of games from Relax Gaming, the outstanding B2B multi-product provider, including titles such as TNT Tumble and Temple Tumble Megaways™ is testament to the attraction of the slot tournament format, and how operators are now regarding the affiliate community as a vital promotional tool in their marketing strategy, especially those affiliates who understand the user and create products which are as enjoyable as they are informative.
The affiliate provider has placed a strong focused on developing close and productive connections with both operators and developers in recent times, an approach which has been validated by the new partnership with Relax.
Fraser Linkleter, CMO of Slots Temple, said: “It is an honour to welcome Relax Gaming to Slots Temple and to offer their games in our Slots Temple Tournaments.
“Our Free to play tournaments have received a great response from all sides and our plans for further improvements, with social features and prizes, will only go to enhance their popularity.
“Being able to partner with the very best providers, such as Relax Gaming, has been immensely pleasing and reaffirms that creative thinking affiliates can be a real asset to the iGaming community.”
Simon Hammon, CPO of Relax Gaming, said: “The affiliate market is a tremendously competitive space and the acceleration of innovation in recent times is really exciting to witness.
“Slots Temple are at the forefront of that surge and we are pleased to be able to partner with the team and offer their followers the chance to experience our content through the format of their exciting points-based tournaments.
“We are looking forward to building on the relationship and including more of our portfolio in the weeks and months to come.”
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.”
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