Affiliate Industry
Countdown: Less than 100 days to Brazilian iGaming Summit 2023
The organization of the biggest gambling event is counting down to the 2023 edition of the Brazilian iGaming Summit (BiS). There are less than 100 days left for the reunion of betting companies, lotteries and affiliates, personalities, regulators and members of the Federal Government.
After two editions of BiS and the grandiose debut of Afiliados Latam last year, Grupo Jericho Events innovated once again. The group presented a novelty of impact for the world market, BetExpo, an event focused on bettors and sports traders that will take place in parallel to the official schedule.
SĂŁo Paulo, the largest city in Latin America, will once again host the largest sports betting, online casino and lottery event in the region. The only difference will be in the official headquarters that was changed to the Transamerica Expo Center.
The president of Jericho Events, Alessandro Valente, mentions that this measure was necessary to accompany the growth of the event and adequately accommodate partners, sponsors, international guests and the public.
âThe last edition had a spectacular demand and we decided to promote this year’s event in an environment approximately ten times larger, which will provide even more comfort and appropriate infrastructure to receive a much larger number of congressmen, companies and government members. This was a necessary measure to continue with our expansion planâ.
Merger of Brazilian iGaming Summit with SiGMA Group
Jericho Events is no longer alone in hosting the region’s largest gambling event. Earlier this year, the SiGMA Group announced the acquisition of the group, which organizes the Brazilian iGaming Summit (BiS) and Afiliados Latam events.
The SiGMA Group has a diverse portfolio of iGaming and cutting-edge technology events. This acquisition will help consolidate its existing portfolio and establish a strong presence in this giant emerging market.
According to the agreed terms, Jericho Events will continue with its current organizational structure, with Alessandro Valente remaining as chairman of the company’s board, working alongside his team, in SĂŁo Paulo.
The deal will see Jericho Events management remain at the helm of the company for an additional four years. Already operating in Brazil and with know-how in the region’s businesses, the ultimate goal is to maintain the evolution of the conference in its next editions. Thus, the next BiS SiGMA Americas has already been scheduled and will take place between June 15th and 17th.
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:Â “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) (âAGSâ or the âCompanyâ), 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 âHSR Actâ), in connection with the previously announced agreement for the Company to be acquired by affiliates of Brightstar Capital Partners (âBrightstarâ) for $12.50 per share in cash (the âProposed Transactionâ).
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 â 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 companyâs 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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