Affiliate News

A quartet of decisive fixtures in the qualifying phase for next year’s FIFA World Cup in Russia dominated the list of top five matches on bettingexpert in October. Unsurprisingly, Croatia denying Ukraine a playoff spot from Group I drew major interest on Better Collective’s tipster community, along with Republic of Ireland’s smash and grab in Cardiff, and a Christian Eriksen …

Stockholm-listed industry affiliate marketing network Catena Media has announced that it has entered the financial services marketing sector by acquiring Malta-based network Beyondbits Media Ltd. Catena governance expects to complete its outright acquisition of Beyondbits Media by the end of November 2017. The company will pay an upfront €9.25 million transaction in which  €2.75 million paid through Catena Media share placement. The Stockholm-listed enterprise has …

Stockholm-listed industry affiliate marketing network, Catena Media has detailed its ‘best ever trading quarter‘ as the company homes in on full-year 2017 corporate targets. Presenting its first trading update as a Nasdaq Stockholm main market enterprise, Catena would record Q3 2017 (period ending 30 September) corporate revenues of €17.2 million up 61% on corresponding Q3 2016’s €10.7 million. Focusing on …

Belgium market online gambling affiliates have been warned that they may become the next targets of the governments new stricter advertising code on gambling services. Last October, the Belgian Chamber of Representatives (De Kamer) approved a mandate for a new advertising standards code focusing primarily on gambling promotional standards. The new code is set to introduce an outright ‘all-vertical ’ban …

Updating the market, Stockholm-listed industry affiliate marketing network Catena Media has informed that it has agreed to acquire legacy poker resource portal PokerScout (PokerScout.com) and all its related assets Catena management details that its latest acquisition is ‘made in connection with the passage of gaming legislation in the US state of Pennsylvania, which will open a new market for regulated …

Igaming industry frontrunner Global Gaming has bolstered its affiliate department with the appointment of Elaine Gardiner as the new Head of Affiliates. Gardiner joins from Cherry Group, having worked for the operator’s affiliate division since 2013, most recently holding the position of Senior Affiliate Program Manager. She played a key role in the development of its affiliate tracking software Omarsys, …

Better Collective has continued its expansion into regulated markets, after obtaining a Romanian affiliate licence and acquiring the PariuriX brand. The developer of digital platforms for bookmaker information, iGaming communities, and betting tips, will now enter the newly regulated Southeastern European country, following recent similar examples of Pull Media in France, Germany’s WettPortal.com and CasinoLounge.co.uk in the United Kingdom. Michal …

UK based iLottery operator LiveLotto has launched a new affiliate programme with Income Access, Paysafe’s marketing technology and services provider. Following LiveLotto’s integration, Income Access’ affiliate management team will run the programme, with its network allowing the brand to be connected to over 25,000 affiliates. Lorenzo Pellegrino, CEO of Income Access and Digital Wallets at Paysafe, said: “We’re excited to …

A former National Hockey League (NHL) enforcer has announced plans to launch a new casino affiliate website. Sami Helenius, formerly of Calgary Flames, Tampa Bay Lightning, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars and Chicago Blackhawks, is to target Swedish casino enthusiasts with ‘Kasino Curt.’ Speaking about the aims of his new project, Helenius said:  “When it comes to online gambling, Sweden is a …

Leading iGaming affiliate Raketech has announced the launch of a new brand identity, logo and website that will see the company place a firmer emphasis on being a responsible supplier. The rebrand delivers a fresh look for a company that has evolved from tech startup into award-winning affiliate since its formation in 2010. Raketech CEO Michael Holmberg said: “The Raketech …