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Startup Pitch at SiGMA this November

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Startup Pitch at SiGMA this November

This November, SiGMA will have the pleasure of hosting Malta’s largest gaming exhibition and 2017 takes the cake as the biggest one yet. Eleven conferences and a large sold out floor plan are bringing a multitude of people this year so expect a crowd at the Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre from the 22nd-25th of November. Main executives and exhibitors showcasing here will include of Mr. Green, Blexr, Bet365, William Hill, Better Collective, Poker Stars, Catena Media, Malta Gaming Authority, Cherry, Microgaming, XLMedia, Ladbrokes, and many, many more.

Amongst the lavish networking dinners and appealing conferences that will be taking place throughout the week, an exciting startup pitch will be drawing eyes and attention for the second year in a row. After a successful first run in 2016, SiGMA’17 is coming back with sixty startups and several investors all under one roof. All sixty startups will be awarded with a booth at SiGMA, invitations to networking events, SiGMA PR, free office space to use at SiGMA’s Gaming Hub, as well as free consultancy and potential leads from leading industry veterans. However, only ten of these innovative startups will have the chance to present their pitch to a panel of investors. In a Dragon’s Den-like environment, each startup will have three minutes to present their project. Following the pitch, a Q&A session will allow the investors and the audience to get involved.

Of the investors, Morten Klein Founder and Chairman of Klein Group will be sharing his intelligence as “one of the 50 most significant people in the world within the gambling industry.” Klein Group consists of a group of companies with different investments within the iGaming industry, e-commerce, real estate and venture companies.

Another significant mind, present at the Startup Pitch will be Carla Maree Vella, CEO/COO of Optimizer Invest. With ten years of experience in online marketing and five years in iGaming, Vella’s entrepreneurial drive serves her well and her opinion will be strongly valued on the investor panel.

Another businesswoman on the panel of investors will be American entrepreneur, Julie Meyer. Meyer is the Founder and CEO of Ariadne Capital as well as Managing Partner at the Ariadne Capital Entrepreneurs (ACE) Fund, Ariadne Ecosystem Economics™ Fund and the Founder of EntrepreneurCountry.

In addition, we will have the pleasure of seeing innovator, Mark Blandford, considered by many to be one of the founders of the developed online gaming industry. Blandford was the owner of a betting shop chain when the Internet began proving its potential. In 1998, he launched his first interactive betting service from Alderney and was one of the first to see the significance and growth potential in online gaming.

Entrepreneur, Robin Reed, has a real heart for startups and will take a place on the investor panel at SiGMA this year. Together with Frode Fagerli, Reed founded Gaming Innovation Group (GIG) in 2008. As a rapidly growing technology business, the Group offers cutting-edge Cloud based services and Performance Marketing through its three B2B products.

Another investor, Simon Collins, is Founder of both Gaming Realms and Cashcade Ltd. and will be scrutinizing the startups at this year’s lineup. Gaming Realms is a bingo based consumer preposition, which publishes and licenses next-generation mobile gaming content. Similarly, Cashcade Ltd is an online bingo focused gaming business.

Roger Walker, a Partner with Partis Solutions, provides direct support to board execs and corporate development teams from some of the largest gaming industry operators and investors and will be offering his support to the lucky ten startups this year. Walker’s clients range from publically listed £multi-billion operators and B2B suppliers, investment banks, private equity/venture capital houses to smaller private firms and early stage entrepreneurial start-ups.

Industry expert, Ory Weihs will have a seat on the panel as one of the investors analyzing the startups at SiGMA. As one of the Founders and the CEO of XLMedia Group, he is responsible for business development and strategy, focusing on technical abilities and expanding the Group’s reach.

Rickard Vikström, Founder and Chairman of Polarbear Group, works with sales and product development and will also be critiquing in this year’s Startup Pitch. Vikström is no stranger to starting a company as he has founded and sold several in the last decade. He will be a strong force in the panel of investors this year.

There is still time to get your foot in the door if you wish to attend. For more information on the show or to book your tickets, please log in to www.maltaigamingsummit.com or send an email to [email protected].

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Vote now for N1 Partners in two EiGE Awards 2025 nominations!

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The N1 Partners affiliate program is making headlines again with new nominations! This time, the team has been shortlisted among the brightest stars of the European iGaming industry for the European iGaming Excellence Awards (EiGE Awards 2025).

The award ceremony will take place on October 30 in the heart of Warsaw, bringing together the most influential players in the iGaming market – operators, affiliate programs, payment providers, and trailblazing tech innovators.

Gambling affiliate program N1 Partners is nominated in two top categories:

  • Best iGaming Affiliate Program
  • iGaming Leader of the Year (individual)

How to vote for N1 Partners in both categories (it will take no more than a minute):

  1. Go to: https://hipther.com/events/egc/eige-awards/
  2. Select the “Best iGaming Affiliate Program category” → click “Continue to vote”.
  3. Choose N1 Partners from the list → enter your personal details → click “Vote”.
  4. Return to the awards page → select “iGaming Leader of the Year (individual)” → click “Continue to vote”.
  5. Select Alexa Bond, Head of Affiliates at N1 Partners from the list → enter your details → click “Vote”.

 

Online voting is open until August 26.

 

Why N1 Partners?

  • 12+ high-converting brands
  • 10+ Tier-1 GEOs
  • Flexible payment method CPA | RevShare I Hybrid
  • Insights from in-house analysts
  • Benefit from top offers
  • 24/7 support

 

Support N1 Partners and Head of Affiliate Alexa Bond with your vote – who knows, your vote might make all the difference!

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N1 Puzzle Promo: Complete Challenges, Earn Puzzles, and Get a Chance to Win a VR Pilot Course!

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The N1 Puzzle Promo from N1 Partners affiliate program is picking up pace — and the competition for the main prize, a real helicopter Robinson R22 Beta II, is getting serious.

One of the best casino affiliate programs N1 has launched a special activity for participants, offering a chance to earn extra puzzle pieces and try their luck in a draw for awesome prizes! Simple as that.

Campaign period: August 15 – November 15, 2025.

All the details are below.

To earn additional puzzle pieces and improve your position on the leaderboard, you need to complete the following challenges:

  1. Be a registered participant of the N1 Puzzle Promo and have minimum one puzzle piece already earned for traffic
  2. Post positive reviews about your cooperation with N1 Partners on 4 websites: Business of Apps, Affpaying, CPA.Club, and Trustpilot (direct links to N1 Partners profiles below):
  1. Subscribe to N1 Partners’ social media:
  1. Take part in the N1 Partners survey

Here come the rewards.

In addition to three extra puzzle pieces for the main leaderboard, all participants will enter a giveaway for a home VR flight training set — the “Pilot Course”.

What’s inside the set?

  • Meta Quest 3 (128 GB) 
  • Licensed VR simulator
  • PC-compatible cable

Find more details about the special tasks on our website at the following link: https://n1.partners/news-page/n1-puzzle-promo-challenge

N1 Puzzle Promo: More traffic → More puzzles → Closer to the winning!

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ReferOn Earns Dual Nominations for Innovation and Marketing Excellence at SiGMA Euro-Med Awards 2025

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ReferOn Earns Dual Nominations for Innovation and Marketing Excellence at SiGMA Euro-Med Awards 2025

 

The company continues its growth in 2025 with key industry recognition

ReferOn, a next-gen affiliate management platform has been shortlisted for the “Affiliate Product Innovation” and “Best Marketing Solution Provider” categories at the upcoming SiGMA Euro-Med Awards 2025.

These nominations come after an important year for the company, defined by strong market traction, continuous product development, and an increased demand from operators and affiliate managers looking to transition from outdated legacy platforms to a more agile, transparent, and scalable solution.

Since its launch, the ReferOn team has demonstrated its commitment to solving real problems for affiliate teams. At the core of its value propositions is creating a simple and accessible platform that’s built for modern needs. Core developments like full-cycle automation, customisable dashboards, instant postbacks, and real-time data visibility help to reduce chaos and boost performance. Additionally, tools like the Sub-Affiliate System, No Bundling Model, and dynamic variables assist with increased operational control.

Vlad Bondarenko, ReferOn’s Head of Product, commented on the nominations, “We didn’t build ReferOn to compete with legacy platforms — we built it to replace them. Every development, addition, and decision is guided by the goal of empowering our users to move faster, make more insightful decisions, and scale efficiently. These nominations have shown us that we’re moving in the right direction and that our incredible team is working towards something truly impactful.”

ReferOn’s roadmap remains ambitious and future-focused, with numerous investments in product developments, customer-facing services, and initiatives that help affiliate teams act faster and move smarter.

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