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N1 Partners stages N1 Puzzle Promo fi nal at iGB Affi liate Barcelona
Affi liate programme N1 Partners concluded its N1 Puzzle Promo campaign with a grand fi nal event during iGB Affi liate 2026 in Barcelona. Across the two-day conference, the company hosted more than 500 meetings at stand 80-C80, engaging with affi liates, media and industry partners. Over 300 branded merchandise packs were distributed while discussions focused on traffi c strategies, partnership deals and long-term collaboration. The campaign’s closing event took place after
the fi rst day of the conference, bringing together more than 600 invited guests from across the iGaming affi liate sector. During the evening, N1 Partners announced the winner of the campaign’s main prize – a Robinson R22 Beta II helicopter. The fi nal leaderboard placed Cash Splash fi rst, followed by Advertise and Traffi c Squad,
with Seven Group and Alfaleads Network completing the top fi ve.
The campaign was recently named Best Advertising and Marketing Campaign at the European iGaming Awards, recognising its global reach and impact within the iGaming affi liate sector.
Oddin.gg secures Maryland licence to expand US esports betting presence
Esports betting solutions provider
Oddin.gg has obtained a sports betting vendor licence in Maryland, marking its seventh licence in North America.
The approval allows the company to supply esports betting technology to licensed operators in the state, adding to its existing regulatory footprint in Arizona, New Jersey, Colorado, West Virginia, Ohio and Ontario.
Maryland’s betting market has grown steadily since launch, with bettors wagering more than $6.6bn in 2025. In November alone, the state recorded $720.1m in handle and $95.4m in revenue.
The licence also supports
Oddin.gg’s strategy to expand its presence across the US as esports wagering continues to grow in popularity. Industry estimates suggest around 23% of US sports bettors now place wagers on esports, while North America accounted for more than 40% of global esports betting revenue in 2024. Marek Suchar, Co-founder and Managing Director at
Oddin.gg, said the licence strengthens the company’s ability to support operator partners as esports betting gains traction in the region.
Soft2Bet launches MEGA11 football manager game to support sportsbooks
Soft2Bet has introduced MEGA11, a football manager-style game designed to increase sportsbook engagement between live sporting events. The game allows users to build and manage a fantasy squad, competing in leagues and matchups while progressing through a tiered loyalty structure. Players advance by placing sportsbook bets, earning points that unlock rewards within the game environment. MEGA11 operates on a soft-currency model and is free to play, with optional purchases available to accelerate progression. The system is designed to create ongoing engagement during periods when bettors would otherwise wait for the next match or market.
The progression system includes fi ve tiers – Beginner, Amateur, Professional, World Class and Legend – structured to encourage longer- term participation.
Yoel Zuckerberg, Chief Product Offi cer at Soft2Bet, said the concept combines betting activity with social gameplay to create a more consistent engagement loop for sportsbook users.
WinSpirit campaign highlights seasonal marketing approach
WinSpirit Casino has reported engagement growth following its ‘UnValentine’s Day’ campaign, which focused on player sentiment rather than traditional bonus-led promotions. Instead of using typical Valentine’s Day themes, the campaign invited players to vote in a poll identifying common seasonal clichés. Participation was rewarded with a small number of free spins, designed as a simple engagement mechanic. More than 5,000 players took part. The most selected option, chosen by 28% of participants, referenced the diffi culty of securing a restaurant booking, followed by humour around themed food and romantic music. WinSpirit said the campaign refl ects a broader strategy that focuses on emotional relevance and player insight as drivers of engagement rather than traditional promotional mechanics.
TESTA launches Qrowd platform for iGaming
QA specialist TESTA has launched the Qrowd Platform, a system designed to help iGaming operators and suppliers run structured testing using real users and live market conditions. The platform connects companies with a network of vetted testers who run QA checks across different devices, operating systems, languages and network environments. The aim is to identify issues that may not appear in internal testing environments.
Through a single interface, clients can manage testing cycles, track progress and review consolidated reports. TESTA’s delivery team oversees test design, validation and reporting to maintain consistent testing standards. Typical use cases include registration and onboarding fl ows, payments and KYC journeys, bonus mechanics, game and lobby performance, localisation checks and device compatibility testing.
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