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Push Gaming and LeoVegas’ Mount Magmas Jackpots enjoys global release

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B2B gaming supplier Push Gaming has announced the network-wide release of its first ever jackpots slot, Mount Magmas.

The title is now available to all partners across regulated markets, having enjoyed an initial period of exclusivity with tier-one operator LeoVegas.

A resounding success since its exclusive launch, the game has performed impressively and similar is expected now that it is available industry wide to partners such as Rootz, Vera & John and Intercasino.

Taking players deep into the scorching Mount Magmas, the game immerses players in fiery volcano jackpots, which keep intensifying and can erupt at any moment.

Totalling 20 paylines, the 5×4 title includes both a Daily and a Mega jackpot, as well as a scorching base game with some truly searing potential.

The game’s Daily Jackpot offers a set start and finish time and must drop by a fixed time each day. The Mega Jackpot can be won at any time, but must drop once it reaches a set amount.

The game offers flexibility for operators with the scheduling and jackpot amounts, so these may vary on different casino sites.

When Magma Rocks appear on the reels and are collected by a Jackpot Volcano, things heat up even further as anticipation rises with the possibility of the Bonus Feature taking place.

When the volcano blows, they’ll enter the Volcano Bonus Feature, where they will be presented with a selection of top prizes, either landing on a Jackpot or an Instant Prize that offers bet multipliers up to 20,000x.

Commenting on the release, James Marshall, CEO at Push Gaming said: “Mount Magmas is another great production offering huge win potential and we’re delighted to be launching it globally after its time with our valued partner LeoVegas.

“This is also a significant milestone for Push Gaming, with the title being our first Jackpots game, combined with it offering must-drop and timed Jackpots. We’re looking forward to building on this in future releases.”

This latest release comes on the back of a hugely successful year for Push Gaming, having picked up an award in the recent Casino Beats Game Developer Awards and also being shortlisted for a further four awards at the prestigious EGR B2B Awards 2021.

Marking its tenth anniversary last October, Push Gaming has continued to go from strength to strength this year following the acquisition of its MGA and UKGC-licensed platform in 2020.

Established as one of the industry’s most entertaining suppliers, Push Gaming is live across the majority of Europe’s key regulated markets with the likes of Casumo, LeoVegas, GVC, William Hill, The Rank Group and Norsk Tipping.

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What a Mature Market Means for US Affiliates

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When the US Supreme Court struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (PASPA) in 2018, it opened the floodgates to sports betting in the US. From the middle of 2018 to now, states with some form of legal sports betting went from the four states ‘grandfathered’ by PASPA to 39 states and Washington, D.C. allowing betting. That’s 36 jurisdictions legalizing in eight years.

Soon after the annulment of PAAPA, market activity exploded with several states legalizing and launching every year thereafter. Each state had millions of new customers that operators wanted to reach quickly, and unique regulatory constraints around marketing and betting. That’s where affiliate marketing stepped in, providing local expertise to help these operators rapidly establish a foothold with customers.

That gold rush has now ended. While states with significant populations like Texas and California remain without legal sports betting, the majority of players in the US have access to it. Several states won’t be legalizing sports betting every year like in the past.

If operators no longer rely on affiliates to help them conquer several new markets every year, what roles do these large, third-party marketing companies have to play moving forward? As the market matures, we’re seeing that affiliate marketing has a crucial role to play in the current marketing climate.

 

What the Mature Market Looks Like

Aside from the lurking possibility of states with huge populations like California and Texas legalizing sports betting, the market is broadly set. Many states that haven’t introduced betting are unlikely to change that position due to the political climate, like in Utah and Alaska.

Sports betting has never been more popular, with total GGR for sports betting hitting $13.71 billion in 2024, according to the American Gaming Association. That was a 25.4% increase year-on-year. However, sports betting has also never been more competitive. Most US states have intense competition between operators competing in saturated ecosystems.

There’s evidence this is impacting affiliate companies, with Catena Media generating 35% less from US operations in 2024 compared to 2023. Another significant operator in US affiliate marketing, Better Collective, saw US revenues drop from $113 million in FY2023 to $112 million in FY2024.

However, this doesn’t spell the end of affiliate marketing. Without the potential to expand into new states, operators are looking to strengthen and grow market share in the states where sportsbooks are already operational and companies have already conducted marketing campaigns with affiliates.

Companies that have quickly grasped this new approach have shown positive signs. Gambling.com Group reported record Q4 revenues in 2024 and finished with full-year revenue of $127.1 million, a 17% rise from the year prior.

It’s made affiliates effectively take a u-turn to recover all the ground they covered so rapidly with the expansion of the market. For example, the first online sportsbooks launched in Michigan in January 2021, so there was a flurry of marketing activity in the state before that attention moved to other states that launched in the same year, like Arizona in September. Now, affiliates are returning to states like Michigan with new approaches.

 

Trust and Authority and Blitz Tactics

What do these new marketing approaches entail? Rather than acquiring as many users as possible in a short time, affiliates are now focused on increasing brand loyalty. Affiliates want to increase customer lifetime value (CLV), and are more aware of this metric than the base number of how many new users are added.

That’s led to more personalized advertising campaigns with features like exclusive offers, user engagement tools, and more to keep the focus on retaining players rather than adding more and more customers. Brands are looking to build authority and trust with customers.

Adding a few customers with high CLV is priceless for operators compared to hundreds of customers who will drop off quickly. Affiliate marketing supports these platforms with tailored campaigns using specific state knowledge and personalized customer retention measures.

 

More Sophisticated Customers

When sports betting first started spreading across the US, most people probably confused parlay bets with the French word parley used in popular movie franchises like Pirates of the Caribbean. That was the average American bettor’s education level on the topic.

So, early affiliate marketing efforts focused on introducing common sports betting terminology to customers while explaining the benefits of sports betting brands. Guides would explain how to sign up with a sportsbook and the difference between a moneyline and a point spread. That easy access to sports betting information made it more straightforward for a broader audience to get involved.

It’s a different market eight years on. Most bettors are far more educated than before and don’t need to be babyfed the basics. If an operator wants to appeal to bettors, it must do more than just offer betting.

That’s why affiliate marketing has shifted to a more detailed and data-driven approach. Rather than explaining how American odds work, affiliate marketing campaigns now compare the value of odds between operators and highlight the best value.

Unique betting features are more important to marketing campaigns as these can help attract bettors with accounts at other sportsbooks to sign up with a new platform.

This is where affiliate marketing can help operators in mature markets, as these campaigns can highlight those strengths against other brands and make each platform’s unique proposition clear to savvy bettors.

 

Broadening Audience Demographics

Considering odds regularly appear on major league broadcasts and are discussed by commentary staff for games, it’s clear that betting is becoming increasingly mainstream. As sportsbooks look to consolidate and compete in competitive markets, reaching new demographics is a valuable marketing tool.

While bettors in the US are more educated now, operators are looking to attract more than just players willing to learn all the jargon. New marketing strategies must make betting relatable and appealing to various ages and demographics.

The campaign to capture the attention of bettors in their 20s should look very different from one for older players, and the best affiliate marketers are helping operators tailor these campaigns to hit specific demographics.

 

Affiliates’ Role as Strategic Partners to Operators

The relationship between affiliates and operators has shifted as the operators need affiliate marketing companies to deliver different marketing services. Many operators see affiliates as strategic partners rather than just sources of traffic.

These new data-driven dynamics will let affiliates play a wider role in operators’ marketing schemes, providing data integration like live stats, API odds feeds, and more. Additionally, affiliates use years of knowledge and expertise to help these platforms run campaigns through different media sources, including mobile.

Affiliates also play a helpful role in compliance and responsible gambling. Each state has its own requirements, and while no new markets are opening, states that already permit betting can shift rules around what’s available. Scrutiny from regulators is also increasing. Therefore, affiliate marketing can provide operators with tailored campaigns that take a state-by-state approach.

 

Conclusion

Affiliate priorities have shifted, moving into 2025 and beyond. The gold rush is over, and the market is consolidating. Affiliates need to expand their services to keep up with the evolving demands of sports betting operators, focusing on longer-term customer acquisitions rather than adding masses of low-value players.

Successful affiliate sites will be the platforms that adapt to the new mature market the fastest and with the most effective strategies. Affiliates are no longer just tools that operators use to attract broad traffic. These companies must provide ongoing data and personalized marketing strategies to provide the best support to operators.

 

Author: Shmulik Segal, Founder and CEO of Media Troopers

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Clever Advertising appoints Andre Sousa Machado as Chief Commercial Officer

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Clever Advertising, the performance marketing partner for tier one iGaming operators, is thrilled to welcome back Andre Sousa Machado as Chief Commercial Officer. A “boomerang” talent, Andre originally joined the team eight years ago—spending six years leading R&D and sales—before moving to Sportradar as Head of Publisher Relations & Affiliation, where he built ad-tech solutions and affiliate networks for tier one operators such as bet365, Entain, Fanduel, and Betway US.

At Clever Advertising, Andre will work with tier one iGaming operators to drive genuine revenue-share partnerships that reward mutual success. “I’m excited to be back,” he says. “With our creative and influencer expertise, custom technology, and deep market know-how, we’ll help new and existing partners maximise returns—while rolling out fresh tools like AI-powered optimisations, an exclusive publisher network, and dynamic ad formats that engage players from first click to long-term loyalty.”

“By using a revenue-share model, Clever Advertising truly invests in our clients’ growth,” said Jose Pedro Panzina, CEO of Clever Advertising. “With Andre now leading our channel expansion, we’re set to rival traditional marketing agencies, launch innovative partnership deals, and bring cutting-edge solutions to tier one operators around the world.”

Clever Advertising specialises in iGaming marketing. The Company offers a no-risk, revenue-share approach and an end-to-end service—from creative production and influencer campaigns to data-driven media buying across affiliate, paid social, SEM, and emerging channels. Clever Advertising’s proprietary analytics platform and compliance tools ensure full transparency, measurable results, and exclusive audience access without any upfront fees or minimum spend.

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Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – May 5-11

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Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! Here, we are going through the weekly highlights of the American gambling industry which include the latest news and new partnerships. Read on and get updated.

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Bragg Gaming Group confirmed that it will release its first quarter 2025 financial results prior to the opening of the financial markets on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The release will be followed by a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, hosted by Bragg Chief Executive Officer, Matevž Mazij and Chief Financial Officer, Robbie Bressler, to discuss the Company’s financial results and provide a business update. During the call, management will review a presentation that will be available on the day of the call.

Context Networks Inc, the first programmatic advertising platform engineered for the gaming industry, has announced the rollout of its groundbreaking Deep Intelligence Marketing strategy, redefining how brands engage consumers in bars, taverns and on-premise slot route operations. Leveraging the power of AI-driven data analytics, machine learning and context-aware digital couponing, Context Networks is turning local venues into the next frontier of high-impact retail media. Through its Contextual Promotions Media Network (CPMN), Context is converting digital screens—such as slot machines in bars—into dynamic, smart advertising surfaces. These systems use advanced data signals to deliver highly targeted promotions based on real-time factors like venue type, consumer behaviour, time of day, and even emotional context, moving far beyond traditional static or cyclic Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) advertising.

ACR Poker’s Blitz Bonus Boost promotion is back by popular demand to supercharger players’ bankrolls, offering a 50% bonus up to a sizzling $500. To take advantage, players need to deposit $25 or more by 11:59 pm ET on Saturday, May 31 using bonus code: BLITZ and ACR Poker will match 50% of it, up to $500.

Partnerships

International Game Technology PLC announced that IGT PlaySports technology is now powering retail sports betting at Silver Reef Casino Resort in Ferndale, Wash. This technology agreement builds on IGT PlaySports’ leadership in the region, marking the 11th casino in Washington State to deploy the Company’s award-winning sports betting platform, and the 10th casino in the State to leverage its trading advisory services.

Playtech and Hard Rock Digital (HRD) have launched New Jersey’s first-ever dedicated trivia experience on the top-rated Hard Rock Bet online casino platform. This milestone establishes Hard Rock Bet as the first operator to launch a dedicated Live Trivia Game Show in the state. Since the announcement of their strategic partnership in 2024, Playtech has provided a wide range of gaming content through Hard Rock Bet, including slots, card & table games, and live dealer games.

Everi Holdings Inc. announced the Company’s digital CashClub Wallet technology is powering Penn Entertainment Inc’s (PENN) “PENN Wallet” at M Resort Spa Casino in Henderson, NV. The “PENN Wallet” offers M Resort guests the ability to access cashless payments throughout the gaming floor via integrations with existing loyalty and payments systems. PENN currently utilises CashClub Wallet technology across 22 properties in 11 jurisdictions. CashClub Wallet elevates patron engagement with frictionless, omni-channel payments. Everi’s industry-leading cashless payments solutions drive additional volume, improve operational efficiencies and transform the traditional casino cash-centric environment into a modern, seamless experience for an enhanced player journey.

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