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Affiliate Interviews: Håkan Klingén of NicerOdds.co.uk

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In this new Affiliate Interview you can get to know a true veteran of the industry.

 

Name: Håkan Klingén
Age: 48
Hometown: Stockholm
Living in: Sweden
Profession/Job title: Everything at NicerOdds.co.uk

 

GAV: Hello Hakan, tell us a bit about yourself, we would like to get know the real Hakan, the main person behind Nicerodds.co.uk. What was the main idea of developing this great odds comparison website?

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Håkan: I was a professional bettor for many years and needed a tool for odds comparisons. At that time no odds comparison site was good at outright odds or novelty bets odds, so that is my focus.

GAV: We know that you’re active in the industry since the late 1980’s! What were the bumps on your road when you got started and how did you overcome them?

Håkan: Well, I started to place bets at different bookmakers in the 80’s, but you got higher and higher odds for every year… If we talk about my business, I had worked with outsourcing since the 80’s and today it is much easier for you to focus on what you do best and find freelancers to help you with the other things, even if it is small things.

GAV: We have surfed your site and found some high quality content. Are you writing it by yourself or you have a team of people writing for you?

Håkan: Thank you. I have NicerOdds.co.uk in 29 languages and have one freelancer for every language version and some extra for the English one – let’s say one for every sport.

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GAV: How do you keep the content always fresh and devoid of clutter when a lot of fluff and nonsense appear on the Internet on a daily basis?

Håkan: Take help with what you don’t have time to do.

GAV: We are sure that you receive daily messages from Affiliate Managers showcasing their products. You of course select them by the brands they work with; but what are your thoughts on how Affiliate Manager-Affiliate relationships should be built?

Håkan: Well, of course it is more fun to answer messages from people I had met. After seven years of affiliate conferences some people has changed company sometimes. What was the question again?…

GAV: How do you see the future of the online betting industry? For instance, will it become a truly global phenomenon in the near future?

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Håkan: Yes, some politicians think that if you turn off the crane people stop being thirsty, but we all know that that’s not true.

GAV: How was the affiliate industry when you first got started? Fill us in a bit!

Håkan: I started as an affiliate 1999 and started to focus on iGaming 2003. I think it was in 2007 I first had some contact with an affiliate manager (before that there was most self service by the web for affiliates) and 2009 I started to visit conferences.

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GAV: Can you name one change that you want to see in the sports betting / online casino affiliate ecosystem?

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Håkan: I am looking forward to even more fun odds on novelty bets.

GAV: What advise you would like to offer to the new affiliates who are looking to venture into this great industry?

Håkan: Focus on what you do best. After 14 years with the same site I still only have 1 site (but in 29 langauge versions). I still have focus on odds, because that is what I know best.

GAV: What is your opinion about Binary Options / Trading ?

Håkan: No one..

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GAV: How about the BitCoin?

Håkan: I think peer-to-peer is the future. That doesn’t mean BitCoin will be the winner. Google was not the first search engine…

GAV: Do you attend any iGaming or affiliate conferences? If so, which one is your favorite and what is your most fun experience?

Håkan: I visit Amsterdam every year. I am looking forward to meet everyone there.

GAV: How do you rate the chances of Eastern Europe becoming potential gaming hot-spot of the future? Where do you think the region must improve upon?

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Håkan: Sorry. I live up in cold Sweden and have no idea…

GAV: Alright, here comes the fun part…., where would you like to travel in Eastern Europe, some part of the region maybe that you haven’t visited yet and favorite destination around the world.

Håkan: I had never been to Budapest. I am sorry I can’t visit the conference in Budapest this year, but hopefully next year…

GAV: Where you wouldn’t want to travel in Eastern Europe?

Håkan: Haha. I think you should focus on what you do – and don’t on what you don’t do.

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GAV: What is your opinion about gamblingaffiliatevoice.com?

Håkan: I work alone from my home so it is very interesting to read about other affiliates and other things on your site.

GAV: Thanks for the interview Håkan, it was a real pleasure. We wish you all the best and enjoy the summer!

 

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Salsa unveils Gina Macheri as Strategic Alliance Manager to spearhead Latam expansion

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Salsa Technology has unveiled Gina Macheri as Strategic Alliance Manager to spearhead the company’s expansion across Latam markets. Arriving with a wealth of iGaming experience, Macheri will focus on amplifying Salsa’s presence in key LatAm jurisdictions.

Salsa Technology’s Strategic Alliance Manager, Gina Macheri commented: “I’m joining Salsa Technology at the perfect time given the business’ prolific growth and as Latam continues to expand thanks to regulation. I cannot wait to play a core role in increasing Salsa’s presence in our main target markets.”

Leveraging her impressive background in strategic business development and integral growth, she’ll play an influential role in striking strategic partnerships. This week Macheri will be attending SAGSE Latam in Buenos Aires where the company will exhibit its cutting-edge technology and flexible solutions designed specifically to meet the demands of local markets. Besides being personally in charge of increasing Salsa’s footprint in Latam, Gina will also lead the setting up of a team of trade representatives to pave the company’s way to new markets such as Africa and Asia, among others.

Macheri steps into Salsa from Betconstruct, where she held the position of Regional Director, overseeing the comprehensive growth of the business. A proven track record and a deep understanding of the nuances of the iGaming space make Macheri a valuable addition. Prior to her time with Betconstruct, Gina excelled at esteemed gaming entities such as Ainsworth Game Technology, JVL Gaming Labs, and IGT.

“Gina’s talent and experience in strategic business development make her the ideal person to drive our progressive expansion efforts,” said the company Founder, Peter Nolte.

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iGaming Leader Soft2Bet Showcases MEGA Solutions to the US Market at NEXT Summit New York

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Soft2Bet, a leading B2B casino and sportsbook platform provider, made its forthcoming U.S. launch known last week at NEXT.io’s premier North American iGaming and Sports Betting Summit, NEXT Summit New York 2024. At the event, which was attended by some of the biggest names in the industry, Soft2Bet showed off its Motivational Engineering Gaming Application (MEGA) solutions and met with some of the biggest industry players in the United States.

Ahead of Soft2Bet’s expected New Jersey license later this year, members of the team including David Yatom Hay, General Council; Martin Collins, Chief Business Development Officer; and Ohad Straschnov, Senior Compliance Director, met with operators, regulators, and potential partners who expressed great interest in bringing MEGA solutions to the U.S.

“It was great to get some facetime with those helping us bring our offering to the States,” said Yatom. “Since we are first bringing our B2C product into the state as a proof of concept for future B2B partners, there seems to be quite a bit of excitement around seeing how our MEGA solutions and localization features will translate in the US.”

On Wednesday March 6, Collins participated in a fireside chat with Business Insider Media Editor Ashley Rodriguez. The presentation, titled Redefining the North American Online Gambling Experience, covered the need for operators to switch strategies from heavily investing in acquisition and promotional activity, to focusing more on better ROI tech innovations, such as MEGA, which boost retention and screen time.

“We believe proper gamification can be a true game changer within this market,” said Collins. “It’s not your traditional tournaments and awards we’ve seen across the market the last five to ten years. Within the industry, the user experience is fairly weak compared to other verticals, so we looked at what’s offering the best customer experience, and that’s coming from casual gaming. This is why we started developing solutions that match these incredibly engaging user experiences.”

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“So it’s essentially trying to recreate the experience you’d find in free mobile games and use that to keep people in the ecosystem and keep them coming back,” replied Rodriguez.

Following a successful NEXT Summit, Soft2Bet will once again be returning to the U.S. to showcase its new innovations and meet with partners in the market at SBC Summit North America from May 8 to 9, 2024. Martin Collins will be presenting a keynote at the iGaming stage on May 8 at 2:40 p.m.

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Influx Solutions a complete iGaming digital marketing agency

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The year 2024 represents a revolution for the Brazilian iGaming market, one of the largest on the planet, due to the implementation of sector regulations. The expectation is that the main players in the world will seek to enter or expand investments in the country from now on. Thinking about meeting a growing demand, Influx Solutions was created, aiming to offer the best and most comprehensive coverage and advice to groups interested in gaining visibility and space in the competitive national market. Influx Solutions aims to become a powerhouse in the online and offline media management scenario. The mission is simple: drive your business to success through validated strategies focused on conversion and revenue.

From media management, paid traffic to legal aspects and specialized consultancy, the new player in the Brazilian market offers a wide range of services that complement each other, guaranteeing exceptional results on all fronts.

The new player was born in the hands of industry veterans, who over the last two decades have worked in the sector with a focus on performance and affiliation, but occasionally also meeting other demands in the digital market.

To meet this demand, professionals Alessandro Valente and Gabriel Moreira came together to deliver solutions for the regional iGaming market, through their knowledge and important network of contacts. With extensive experience in the sports marketing sector, Gabriel Moreira is one of the directors of Influx Solutions and believes that the company will be essential to the success trajectory of its clients in a dynamic market that requires the best practices to quickly achieve their objectives. “We are ready to help our customers through a successful journey in a sector that demands agility and constant innovation. Influx Solutions is the ideal partner for those looking to not only meet, but exceed expectations in such a competitive market”, explains Gabriel Moreira. Alongside Gabriel, Alessandro Valente, with years of experience on the national scene, also highlights the importance of a company with definitive solutions to shorten distances and boost results for those who are or intend to enter this market.

“Super Afiliados already served some customers who were looking for something beyond our core business, which is affiliation, but with this new front, we will have specialized and personalized service that should further improve our customers’ results and enable the acquisition of new business. ”

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