Affiliate Industry
1xBet: Affiliates are essential to unlock LatAm’s great potential

After obtaining a license to operate in Mexico last year, 1xBet believes Latin America has great potential for development in 2021 – with affiliate partners being the key to unlocking it.
CR: How has the LatAm market developed over 2020? Has its great potential begun to turn into results for 1xBet?
1xBet Team: In 2020, 1xBet received a license to operate in Mexico – a big step for a brand with ambitions in the Latin American market. It is not yet a year since we have been working here, but the results are encouraging.
The region as a whole has great potential for development due to a great love for sports. We are confident that a betting boom in Latin America is possible in the coming years.
CR: How vital are affiliates in 1xBet’s approach to the LatAm market? Is this reflected in your affiliate program?
1xBet Team: Affiliates are essential, no matter what region they represent. Our affiliate program offers the right conditions to everyone ready to help us promote the product.
The result is more than 30 thousand partners around the world, including Latin America. These are the owners of both large portals and small pages that help us communicate with our audience and attract new players.
At the SBC Awards-2019, we were named “Best Affiliate Product Innovation”. And this is the unconditional merit of our partners, for which we are grateful to them.
CR: What characteristics does the ideal affiliate have from 1xBet’s perspective? Have you found it easy to partner with such affiliates in the LatAm region?
1xBet Team: The ideal partner shares our brand’s values and philosophy, namely reliability, innovation, and desire to grow.
We really value feedback, adherence to rules, and mutual assistance. That is why we have thousands of partners that we value very much.
Including, these partners include affiliates from Latin America. We have never had any difficulties in communication and effective working relationships with them.
CR: Are you expecting any major trends or events in the LatAm market in 2021? Is it important to plan for such events and trends in coordination with affiliates?
1xBet Team: In recent years, Latin America has become a location for large-scale gambling events. We believe that this trend will not go anywhere, and we hope that in 2021 there will be an opportunity to meet live with those with whom we are in touch 24/7 online.
We believe that affiliates should receive feedback from us, including on upcoming events. This approach will allow you to better plan both the events themselves and your time.
At the end of the interview, we want to wish everyone a great holiday and look forward to new meetings and events in 2021! Exciting adventures await us, and therefore – join our partner community and earn with 1xBet!
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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