iGaming
Affiliate Interviews: Jaume Lopez of Rahapelit-Netissa.com (Epicorns)
GAV: Hello Jaume, could you fill out the short form below so our readers can imagine your profile?
Name: Jaume Lopez
Age: 29
Hometown: Viladecans, Barcelona – Spain
Living in: Andorra la Vella – Andorra
Favorite Food: Spanish cusine
Must Read Book: I won’t recommend any since I am not into reading books
Profession/Job title: Online Marketing/CEO at Epicorns
GAV: Hi Jaume, first of all tell us and our readers as well a little bit about yourself, we want to know who Jaume really is? How did your career start in the industry? Since when are you active at rahapelit-netissa.com?
JL: I am born in the metropolitan area of Barcelona, where I studied and got the title of Senior Technician in Administration and Finance. Afterwards I started studying online but at the age of 23 the crisis hit very hard in Spain and it was very difficult to get a good job. I then decided to move to Malta and there is where I started working in the Igaming industry. First, I started working for a very well-known poker/casino affiliate within the Spanish market. 2 years after that, I moved to Cyprus to work as a Head of SEO, where I was working and living for almost 2 years. In Cyprus, I met my better half and we decided to move to Andorra, where we then started doing consultancy and creating affiliate sites, and that’s how our company started.
GAV: We know that you also have an international online marketing company, tell us all about it?
JL: At Epicorns we do a lot of services like SEO, web development, content writing.., but we don’t focus much into selling the services, since our main income nowadays is affiliate marketing and lead generation. We currently have over 150 websites in 11 different languages.
We are growing fast, and now we are in total 9 employees, plus more or less same number of freelancers (mainly for content). All of us work from home in different locations: India, Spain, Finland, Sweden, Andorra, Colombia..
GAV: Since there are thousands of websites and portals in this niche out there, where do you think rahapelit-netissa.com stands now and what is that plus that the other portals don’t have?
JL: With no doubt, I will say the variety of the content, we talk about betting, lotteries, casinos, poker and basically whatever that is considered gambling. That makes rahapelit-netissa.com a site for all kind of gamblers.
GAV: Which markets do you target with your site and why?
JL: We target mainly Finland since the site is just in Finnish at the moment.
We created the site since we saw that there was a gap. The market either targets betting, poker or casino.. all by separate. Since Finnish people are “gamblers by design” they basically like all kinds of games, and that’s where rahapelit-netissa.com stands out.
GAV: How do you see the online casino market/industry at this moment?
JL: It is still a quite new industry, especially in some locations and markets. In places like UK or Sweden the market is more mature and you can see that the game is very different.
What I noticed, is that there is a lot of new casinos, every time more, which is making the value player way lower and the quality of the support, CRM.. it’s every time lower and lower.
I think that this is happening because the big players in the industry makes money from TV ads, sponsors and so on, and they don’t take care much about the affiliates, that’s why so many new casinos are coming to fill this gap.
GAV: In your opinion what are the strong points of rahapelit-netissa.com and what makes it stand out from the other niche websites?
JL: The variety, you can find everything in one place and that makes it unique.
GAV: We have surfed your website and found some great quality content. Are you writing it by yourself or do you have a team of people writing for you?
JL: Thanks for noticing! Yes, we have a small team of freelance content writers, in addition to that my partner Nina Sparv is also writing and over checking that all content is properly written and placed in the website.
GAV: How about the online marketing and SEO of your websites, how many team members do you have, let us in on a new trend that you guys are following?
JL: In the marketing part of the company we are 3 people, and we basically divide our job by markets or countries. We don’t follow any strategy, we´re just focusing on to keep growing the sites with good content and get links from reliable sources. Like this you will always grow progressive, and with less risk than when using more aggressive techniques.
GAV: How do you manage to keep all the websites fresh and relevant, when a lot of fluffy and nonsense appear on the Internet non-stop?
JL: We have content writers. Before they were not experts in the area, but after writing tons of content about our industry they already became experts. Which is very important to keep the site fresh and with interesting content.
GAV: We are pretty convinced that you receive messages from Affiliate Managers on a daily basis showcasing their best products. You, of course select them by the brands they work with. What are your thoughts on how a real Affiliate Manager-Affiliate relationship should be built, and how not?!
JL: In here I think the volume and the size of the affiliate influences a lot. It´s not the same, a relationship with a startup than with a big corporation.
In our case, we love the affiliate managers that help us grow, check how to improve conversions, how we can bring more traffic…
GAV: How do you see the future of the online casino/gambling industry? For instance, will it become a truly global phenomenon?
JL: I think it will always exist, and every time I think it will be more regulated in the countries.
Regarding global.. I think it is already, and most of the world still didn’t even start gambling online, so in few decades I am sure it’s going to be truly a global business.
GAV: Tell us one change that you want to see in the online casino industry?!
JL: There are a lot of things, especially regarding the regulations. But the one I am going to say, is “trust”. Nobody trusts the business fully yet, we look like a bunch of scammers that do weird things, banks don’t give you credits, countries check what you are doing because it can be “suspicious”, most of online casinos are located in countries where gambling is illegal so you have to hide that you work on that…
I don’t think our business is what the rest of the world thinks, but that will take a lot of time to change.
GAV: Do you have any advise you would like to offer to newbies who are looking to venture into this majestic industry!?
JL: Take it easy and learn on the way. At the beginning invest in time, not in money and when you have a better understanding, then start investing in it. It’s not rocket science, but it needs patience and knowledge.
GAV: How about iGaming/online casino or affiliate conferences, do you attend any of them? If so, which one is your favorite and what is your most fun experience?
JL: I start going to conferences last year, so I didn’t go much. Since I don’t have much experience I can’t say which one is the best, probably in 1-2 years I will be able to answer that question better.
GAV: What do you think the chances are for Eastern Europe to become a potential gaming hotspot in the near future? Where do you think the region must improve upon?
JL: I think it will become a gaming hotspot, now everybody is in the Nordics and UK, once these markets are completely saturated, people will start looking more and more into the opportunities in other countries, especially in Europe.
GAV: Where would you like to travel in Eastern Europe, any favorite country or region?
JL: I would like to travel to Romania since I’ve never been there. My favorite country (from where I´ve been before) would be Poland, and my favorite city is Budapest.
GAV: Where you wouldn’t want to travel in Eastern Europe ?
JL: Since I love travelling I would love to travel everywhere!
GAV: How about a favorite celebrity or a mentor, do you have one?
JL: I don’t have a favorite celebrity, but mentors fortunately I had a lot, so I can’t mention just one.
GAV: Tell us your opinion about the Gambling Affiliate Voice?
JL: I think it’s a great online magazine, the industry is growing and we need more sources to be aware of what’s going on in the market and thanks to GAV we are always updated.
GAV: Jaume, thank you for your time and interest, we wish you guys all the best!
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Brazil
WA. Technology Receives GLI Certification in Brazil for Casino Aggregator Product

Certification for its standalone casino aggregator product allows WA Technology to increase its range of integrated iGaming content supplied to operators in the Brazilian market.
This ever-expanding catalogue of content includes tens of thousands of games, cementing it as a more trusted partner for operators seeking to thrive in this market, with the added assurance that it fully complies with Brazilian regulatory requirements.
Meeting the necessary requirements for the casino product builds on WA Technology’s strong record in the region, where it already has an established presence and certified platform, with an experienced team of professionals based out of an office in Recife. This gives the business a unique understanding of the players in the country and the team to simplify any complexities that may arise for operators.
The certification follows on from recent launches such as its Pick’Em player products for stats-led gameplay and Sportsbook Managed Service, to provide operators with more services and opportunities to grow.
Country Director for Brazil said: “This is a significant milestone for the business and signals our intent to expand further into the Brazilian market. I’m proud of the team’s hard work to secure this certificate and allow us to meet the market demands for casino games within this region.
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iGaming
MGCB: iGaming, Sports Betting Operators Report $285.2M in June Revenue

Michigan’s commercial and tribal internet gaming operators reported a combined total of $285.2 million in gross receipts from internet gaming (iGaming) and internet sports betting for June. This reflects a 5.4% decrease compared to May.
Monthly Gross Receipts
iGaming gross receipts for June totaled $240.6 million, down from $251.47 million in May. Gross sports betting receipts were $44.6 million, down from $49.96 million recorded in the previous month.
Monthly Adjusted Gross Receipts
Combined adjusted gross receipts (AGR) for iGaming and internet sports betting reached $256.5 million in June. Of that total, $226.0 million came from iGaming, and $30.5 million came from internet sports betting. This marks a 4.3% decrease in iGaming AGR and a 14.4% decrease in sports betting AGR compared to May. Year-over-year, iGaming AGR rose 37.3%, while sports betting AGR increased by $58.7 million compared to June 2024.
Monthly Handle
The total internet sports betting handle was $302.7 million in June, a 21.6% decrease from the $386.1 million recorded in May.
Monthly State Taxes and Payments
Operators reported submitting $48.9 million in state taxes and payments in June, including:
• iGaming taxes and fees: $47.1 million
• Internet sports betting taxes and fees: $1.8 million
Monthly City of Detroit Taxes and Payments
Detroit’s three commercial casinos reported $12.3 million in wagering taxes and municipal services fees paid to the City of Detroit in June, including:
• iGaming taxes and fees: $11.8 million
• Internet sports betting taxes and fees: $527,932
Monthly Tribal Operator Payments
Tribal operators reported $5.8 million in payments made to their respective governing bodies in June.
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Atlaslive
Atlaslive Introduces Practical Roadmap for iGaming Operators in Brazil

Atlaslive, a reliable provider of technology solutions for the iGaming sector, has introduced its latest guide titled “How to Start an iGaming Business in Brazil: The Successful Roadmap.” Created for operators looking to enter or grow within Brazil’s fast-expanding online gambling scene, the guide delivers vital insights for navigating the country’s evolving regulatory environment.
With Brazil now at the forefront of the iGaming landscape in Latin America — thanks to the legalization of sports betting through Law No. 13.756/2018 and subsequent developments — the country is poised for remarkable growth. The Atlaslive guide underscores significant opportunities, emphasizing critical market insights, legal frameworks, licensing requirements, and strategies for successful operations. Key highlights of the guide include:
- Market Overview: A breakdown of Brazil’s vast potential, including forecasts of gross gaming revenue reaching $7.18 billion by the close of 2025.
- Legal Landscape: An overview of the changing regulatory environment and the licensing system governed by Brazil’s Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA).
- Compliance & Taxation: Clear explanations of licensing conditions, compliance protocols, and taxation duties relevant to operators.
- Payment Solutions: A look at preferred local payment options, particularly the widespread use of PIX for instant transactions.
- Marketing Strategies: Approaches to acquiring and retaining players while staying within the bounds of advertising laws.
“As Brazil’s iGaming market matures, operators must be equipped with the right knowledge and tools to navigate its complexities,” said Anastasiia Poltavets, CMO at Atlaslive. “Our guide offers a roadmap that empowers businesses to seize opportunities and ensure compliance in this dynamic landscape.”
With 218.8 million residents and an internet penetration rate surpassing 86%, Brazil represents a lucrative audience for iGaming operators. Atlaslive’s guide serves as a fundamental resource for anyone seeking to thrive in this evolving sector. Gain a strategic edge in Brazil’s iGaming market — download “How to Start an iGaming Business in Brazil: The Successful Roadmap” today.
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