Affiliate Industry
Better Collective enters strategic partnership with NJ Advance Media
Better Collective launches a partnership division and signs an agreement with NJ Advance Media LCC to deliver its innovative technology and content for sports betting and casino on www.nj.com.
Better Collective, the world’s leading developer of digital platforms for bookmaker information, iGaming communities and betting tips, is joining forces with NJ Advance Media LCC to bring the best in sports betting and casino content to New Jersey’s largest news site, www.nj.com.
Partnering to deliver sports betting content
The strategic partnership, which will be co-branded with Better Collective’s flagship product, www.bettingexpert.com, includes Better Collective delivering its innovative technology and content for sports betting and casino to educate and empower the New Jersey audience of online bettors and help them navigate in a market of rapid growth. In the first year, where New Jersey allowed online gambling, effective as of September 2018, the total revenue for online gambling in the state was 277 mio. USD.
The collaboration provides Better Collective with an additional marketing channel to market, operate, and manage customer contacts to the betting and casino operators holding New Jersey betting licenses. The details of the financial terms of the partnership remain undisclosed. However, NJ Advance Media LCC will receive a fixed license payment and all future revenue generated in the partnership will be split between the parties balanced in favour of Better Collective.
Jesper Søgaard, CEO of Better Collective: “We aim to make sports betting and gambling entertaining, transparent and fair, and a partnership with a big brand like NJ Advance Media LCC and nj.com, which is clearly the go-to site for news and entertainment in New Jersey, allows us to empower millions of American online bettors, which is one of our key objectives.”
“This innovative partnership – in my mind – very well illustrates the future of the fierce media market. I think we will see more partnerships like this, and we will definitely be able to really benefit from each other’s expertise. I am proud that NJ Advance Media LCC has chosen us to assist them in developing their business,” continues Jesper Søgaard.
Danny Ortiz, VP of Strategy and Innovation at NJ Advance Media LCC: “We are excited about our new partnership with Better Collective and the value it will provide our readers. As online gaming becomes more prevalent in New Jersey, it was important for us to partner with someone whose core values align with ours. Better Collective was the clear choice because of their proven responsibility to journalistic standards, compliance and their commitment to fighting gambling addiction. We look forward to a long-standing partnership.”
In connection with the transaction, Better Collective has established an office in New York. The partnership is the first of its kind set up by Better Collective. The media partnership division will be headed by former editor in chief of Metroxpress Denmark, Simon Hovmand-Stilling, who joined Better Collective late 2018 as Director Group Media Sites.
About Better Collective:
Better Collective’s vision is to empower iGamers through transparency and technology – this is what has made them the world’s leading developer of digital platforms for betting tips, bookmaker information and iGaming communities. Better Collective’s portfolio includes more than 2,000+ websites and products, including bettingexpert.com, the trusted home of tips from expert tipsters and in-depth betting theory. Better Collective is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, and listed on Nasdaq Stockholm (BETCO).
About NJ Advance Media LCC:
NJ Advance Media is a data-driven marketing agency and the #1 provider of local news in New Jersey. The company focuses on developing a real-time approach to reporting news, sports and entertainment content across all platforms and devices, and drives daily conversations and engages millions through quality journalism on NJ.com, lehighvalleylive.com, newsletters, social channels and print publications, including The Star-Ledger and other daily and weekly newspapers throughout the state. As part of Advance Local, NJ Advance Media’s clients benefit from first-party data on more than 170M devices owned by consumers of 11 affiliated websites across the US. Providing insights into consumer behavior that is categorized into relevant targetable audiences, NJ Advance Media’s knowledge, experience and resources lead to innovative and effective cross-channel marketing solutions for clients locally, regionally and nationally.
Affiliate Industry
MetaBet inks Gentoo Media partnership to enhance flagship sites
MetaBet, the pioneering provider of sports betting engagement tools, has partnered with Gentoo Media, a leading affiliate, to integrate its cutting-edge sports betting widgets into two of Gentoo’s flagship websites, World Sports Network (WSN) and Time2play.
MetaBet’s proprietary widgets are designed to nurture engagement, increase sportsbook conversions, and maximize affiliate revenue, all through seamless integration with just one line of code. With market-setting load speed and contextual placements, MetaBet’s products will empower Gentoo to focus on what they do best.
WSN and Time2play are trusted platforms for sports betting and casino enthusiasts in the US and Canada. Between them, they have captured an audience of millions of sports fans on the back of expert reviews, exclusive offers, and accurate content. As Gentoo amplifies its presence in the US, MetaBet’s innovative technology will be a key element in their success.
MetaBet Founder, Mark Phillip, said: “Partnering with Gentoo Media, a data-driven company with a new name but long track record, is a testament to our market-leading status. Our technology, leveraged through their trusted platform will enhance engagement and conversions to accelerate Gentoo’s growth strategy within the US and beyond.”
Affiliate Industry
AGS Announces Expiration of Hart-Scott-Rodino Act Waiting Period for Acquisition by Affiliates of Brightstar Capital Partners
PlayAGS, Incorporated (NYSE: AGS) (“AGS” or the “Company”), a global gaming supplier of high-performing slot, table, and interactive products, today announced the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the “HSR Act”), in connection with the previously announced agreement for the Company to be acquired by affiliates of Brightstar Capital Partners (“Brightstar”) for $12.50 per share in cash (the “Proposed Transaction”).
The HSR Act waiting period expired at 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time, on December 9, 2024, satisfying an important condition necessary for the completion of the Proposed Transaction, which is expected to close in the second half of 2025, subject to other conditions and regulatory approvals.
Affiliate Industry
Increase Redirect Speed by 5 Times with Affilka New Feature
SOFTSWISS, a global tech company with over 15 years of experience in iGaming, introduces a new Geo-Distributed Redirect feature of Affilka by SOFTSWISS that helps operators improve engagement and conversion rates by reducing user redirect times.
The Geo-Distributed Redirect feature intelligently routes users to destination landing pages via regional clusters closest to their location. This geo-optimised infrastructure minimises redirect times, increasing successful website visits from referral links. The feature is designed for seamless scalability across multiple regions and enhances performance globally, wherever needed.
With the new feature, Affilka by SOFTSWISS reduced redirect duration by 2.5 to 5 times. At one of the regions, for example, extensive simulated tests showed a decrease in redirect times for users from 1.5 seconds to 300-500 milliseconds – this is one of the fastest responses available in the market. As a result, the feature implementation leads to a 3.5% to 7% growth in users successfully reaching casino sites. This increase in site traffic, in turn, directly contributes to more registrations and deposits.
The Geo-Distributed Redirect feature boosts conversions, accelerates redirects, enhances fault tolerance and high availability, and improves service reliability for users globally. Even during unexpected challenges, the system dynamically reroutes traffic to alternative resources, ensuring a seamless experience.
Gleb Bichan, Product Lead at Affilka by SOFTSWISS, shares his excitement: “With the launch of our Geo-Distributed Redirect feature, we are addressing the needs of clients targeting users worldwide. By reducing redirection times and increasing reliability, we enable our partners to deliver a superior user experience that drives traffic delivery and conversions. This feature is a significant improvement for customers looking to expand their global reach.”
Along with affiliate marketing, SEO website advancement helps operators promote their projects. Considering this, SOFTSWISS issued a comprehensive Casino SEO Audit: The Ultimate Guide, providing tips for increasing any iGaming project’s visibility.
The SOFTSWISS team looks forward to sharing the details of the Geo-Distributed Redirect feature and other product updates at the upcoming SiGMA Europe Expo. Current and potential partners can book a meeting with company representatives at stand 2145 through the contact form.
About SOFTSWISS
SOFTSWISS is an international technology company with over 15 years of experience in developing innovative solutions for the iGaming industry. SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licences and provides comprehensive software for managing iGaming projects. The company’s product portfolio includes the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with over 23,500 casino games, the Affilka Affiliate platform, the Sportsbook Software and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS revolutionised the industry by introducing the world’s first Bitcoin-optimised online casino solution. The expert team, based in Malta, Poland, and Georgia, counts over 2,000 employees.
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