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Elantil names Nadiya Attard as Chief Commercial Officer
Revolutionary new online casino platform solutions provider appoints Relax Gaming, NetEnt and Betfair commercial executive to strengthen its all-star C-level team
Elantil, the up-and-coming online casino platform solutions provider founded by iGaming veteran, Jonathan Gauci, has announced it has installed another cornerstone of its C-level line-up with the appointment of Nadiya Attard as the group’s new Chief Commercial Officer.
Having set out on a mission to leverage Gauci’s 22+ years of industry expertise, Elantil is committed to creating a new kind of platform that puts control back in the hands of the operator. The company has promised to pull out all the stops in assembling an all-star team of iGaming executives. The announcement of Nadiya Attard, a business leader and industry innovator of her caliber, is certainly a step in the right direction. With her proven track record of exceeding targets and driving revenue growth, she’s a great addition to the team.
With over 20 years of iGaming experience covering both B2C and B2B, Nadiya Attard’s glittering career has seen her hold key positions at some of the industry’s major players, including Betfair, Microgaming, NetEnt, and – most recently – Relax Gaming. Throughout her career, she has built successful, high-performing commercial teams and played a key role in scaling businesses. At NetEnt, she helped grow the company from 300 to 1,000 employees, while at Relax Gaming, she was instrumental in transforming a startup into a Tier 1 supplier. Her wealth of knowledge and proven ability to drive growth will be invaluable as Elantil establishes itself in the marketplace.
Nadiya Attard also has fantastic experience expanding the market presence of her previous companies, thanks to her deep knowledge of all major regulated markets, including the U.S. This makes her a key player in helping Elantil operators achieve seamless market entry, a cornerstone of the company’s innovative approach.
As someone who has also run the rule over countless iGaming companies in her capacity as a returning judge for the EGR Awards, Nadiya Attard definitely knows a thing or two about what goes into making a successful product – and it’s this type of industry-wide insight in addition to her considerable commercial and biz dev expertise that makes her such a perfect fit for the position.
Moving forward, Attard will be responsible for planning and implementing Elantil’s overall commercial and marketing strategy, building a great team of professionals, while also ensuring the business meets key performance objectives and hits customer satisfaction targets – and with the company having only officially launched earlier this month, it’s an incredibly exciting challenge that she’s clearly looking forward to getting started on.
Nadiya Attard, Chief Commercial Officer at Elantil, said: “Having worked in iGaming for over two decades and held positions at many of the industry’s major players, I find myself in the fortunate position of knowing exactly what goes into making an online casino platform successful. What excites me even more is the opportunity to work with companies that bring something truly innovative to the market. Elantil is doing just that, with a unique product that not only helps customers save costs but also drives high revenues. I’m thrilled to now have the chance to showcase this knowledge and passion in my new role as CCO at Elantil.
“Having spoken to Jonathan about his vision for the company and seen the product in action, I believe Elantil has the potential to offer something completely unique to operators and I’m very excited to be getting in on the ground floor as we continue to build what will be an all-star team!”
Jonathan Gauci, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Elantil, said: “One of the driving factors for me starting Elantil was wanting to create a brand that does things the right way in terms of both its product and its people – and a huge part of that is having the right C-level team in place.
“Given we’re building the company from the ground up, this puts us in a great position where we can hand-pick the people that really represent our brand and values; and Nadiya certainly does just that. I’m very happy to be working with her on what will be a really exciting venture and believe her skill-set and in-depth knowledge of the industry will prove invaluable to Elantil going forward.”
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GoldenRace unveils Big5: The ultimate Virtual Football innovation

GoldenRace, leading provider of award-winning Virtual Sports and betting solutions, is proud to introduce its latest innovation: Big5.
Big5 is a dynamic online platform that allows operators to select and combine the top five football leagues or tournaments of their choice into a single, exciting offering. This unique product consolidates players’ favorite football competitions into one seamless, mobile-optimised interface, providing a diverse range of betting options that are easier and faster to access. As a result, Big5 enhances player engagement and boosts business revenues for operators.
With over 40 betting markets to choose from, Big5 offers a comprehensive array of wagering opportunities, including match outcomes, over/under goals, exact scores, and more. The platform also integrates live video feeds and real-time scores, delivering an immersive and fast-paced betting experience that stands apart from the competition.
In addition, the Easy Wins Tracker keeps players informed about their betting performance, while Predefined Combi Bets streamline the betting process, making it quicker and more convenient for users.
“Big5 offers operators a powerful multileague platform that keeps players engaged and encourages them to return, driving increased revenue,” said Martin Wachter, CEO and Founder of GoldenRace. “With a wide selection of betting options and an intuitive, user-friendly interface, Big5 is designed to captivate players and enhance betting volume.”
True to GoldenRace’s commitment to excellence, Big5 features the company’s award-winning technology, ensuring a hyper-realistic experience with lifelike player movements and match events. It’s the most immersive Virtual Football experience available today.
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Mastering Digital PR in iGaming: Insights from Digital Web Solutions

HIPTHER, the organizer of the Prague Gaming & TECH Summit 2025, is excited to welcome Digital Web Solutions (DWS) as the Selfie Mirror Sponsor and valuable contributor in this year’s event. In this exclusive interview, we speak with Vaibhav Kakkar, CEO and Founder of DWS, to explore how digital PR can help iGaming businesses stand out, the challenges of managing multi-country websites, and the strategies that drive effective link-building in this highly competitive industry.
Digital Web Solutions (DWS) is known for its expertise in securing high-authority backlinks and delivering data-driven digital PR. What sets DWS apart in the competitive digital marketing landscape, particularly when working with iGaming clients?
When I started building my first SEO company, SEO Next, in 2008, I saw firsthand how challenging it was to secure quality backlinks, especially in competitive industries like iGaming.
We had to build a system from the ground up, ensuring every link was high-authority, safe, relevant, and impactful. That experience shaped how we operate at Digital Web Solutions today.
For iGaming, link building isn’t just about getting placements. It’s about keeping up with regulations, avoiding risky footprints, and securing real, ranking-driven links.
That’s why we built Boogle, our proprietary tool that scans over 500 million sites each month to uncover the exact links helping competitors win.
With access to 250,000+ publishers and a 30-point quality check, we ensure our clients get links that truly move the needle—without the guesswork.
At our core, we don’t just sell backlinks. We solve SEO problems which is why we love what we do.
Managing multiple country websites is a challenge for many iGaming businesses. What advice would you give to operators looking to run multi-location websites effectively while maintaining consistency and compliance?
That’s a great question. When we scaled my previous company, we managed operations across the UK, Australia, and the US, and I quickly learned tha t running multi-location websites is more than just duplicating content—it requires a well-structured strategy.
For iGaming businesses, the biggest challenge is balancing localization with compliance. Regulations vary by country, and what works in one market could lead to penalties in another.
My advice? Invest in a strong technical SEO foundation. Use hreflang tags properly to signal language and regional variations to Google. Maintain separate URLs for each region (e.g., country-specific subdomains or subdirectories) and ensure your content isn’t just translated—it’s localized to reflect cultural and legal differences.
After years of working on this problem like any other agency, we decided to acquire Hreflang Builder—a tool designed to eliminate traffic cannibalization and ensure search engines understand which page to rank in each market.
Many enterprise CMS platforms struggle with implementing hreflang tags, and for large-scale websites, manually managing them is nearly impossible. Hreflang Builder automates the entire process, generating XML sitemaps that keep multi-location websites properly indexed and recovering lost revenue.
So, to answer your question, hreflang tags was one part of the solution but the other one is local backlink building.
From a backlink perspective, local authority matters. A .co.uk site ranking in the UK won’t benefit much from links on US-based domains. That’s why, at DWS, we focus on securing geo-relevant backlinks to help brands rank where it matters.
With multiple locations, tracking performance manually can be a nightmare. Tools like Boogle simplify this by helping businesses analyze competitors, track backlink health, and discover high-authority opportunities across different regions.
Since my team and I had been through multi-country issues countless times, I was keen on building tools and automations around it so we can solve our own problems but also serve other companies with the same solution!
Digital PR has become a buzzword in recent years. Could you share your approach to leveraging digital PR to help iGaming brands differentiate themselves in a crowded market?
Digital PR has become a buzzword because, frankly, traditional link-building isn’t enough anymore. Google’s algorithm updates have made it clear—authority, trust, and relevance matter more than ever.
Everyone in SEO is talking about Digital PR now, but many are just repackaging outdated strategies with a new name or fail to deliver to their clients. This game isn’t easy to play.
At Digital Web Solutions, we focus on what actually works: securing high-impact, niche-relevant placements that drive both rankings and brand authority.
I saw firsthand that random guest posts and directory links weren’t enough to stand out. You need to earn coverage from the right sources—where your audience actually pays attention.
Here’s how we do it differently:
- We go beyond vanity mentions. Many PR campaigns focus on getting brand names out there, but without proper SEO value. We secure editorial links on high-ranking pages, ensuring real authority transfer.
- We create stories that get picked up. Instead of generic press releases, we craft exclusive insights, data-driven reports, and unique industry trends that journalists actually want to write about.
- We leverage automation to scale where others fail. The reality is, not every agency can secure these placements—outreach alone isn’t enough. That’s why we built Boogle, our AI-powered tool that scans 500M+ sites monthly to identify and secure competitor-grade backlinks at scale.
- We understand compliance, especially in iGaming. Many agencies don’t realize how strict this industry is. A single misstep can lead to fines or de-indexing. Our team ensures every campaign meets regulatory standards while still making an impact.
Digital PR isn’t just about getting your name in the press—it’s about building credibility, earning trust, and improving rankings in a way that Google rewards.
DWS prides itself on using an AI-powered approach to link-building. Can you walk us through how this technology works and how it benefits your iGaming clients?
Absolutely. At Digital Web Solutions, we’ve spent years refining our approach to link-building, and AI has been a game-changer. Traditional link-building is slow, manual, and often hit-or-miss.
With Boogle, our AI-powered tool, we’ve automated the process of finding, analyzing, and securing high-value backlinks at scale—something no other solution offers.
Here’s how it works:
- Massive Data Processing – Boogle scans 500 million+ websites every month, identifying link opportunities that align with our clients’ SEO strategy. Instead of relying on outdated lists or guesswork, we get real-time data on what’s working now.
- Competitor Link Acquisition – iGaming is a fiercely competitive industry, and ranking well often comes down to who has the best links. Boogle analyzes competitors’ backlinks to pinpoint where they’re getting their SEO power, then finds a way to help our clients secure those same placements or even better ones.
- Advanced Filtering & Quality Control – Not all links are created equal. Our 30-point quality checklist ensures that every link meets strict SEO standards, covering factors like traffic manipulation, relevancy, and target country traffic. This is critical in iGaming, where compliance and authority matter just as much as rankings.
- Scaling What Others Can’t – Many agencies struggle to secure placements on top-ranking pages because it’s a slow, manual process. Boogle eliminates that bottleneck by using AI to automate outreach, track responses, and optimize success rates—allowing us to deliver high-quality backlinks faster and more efficiently.
If you book a call with us, we can also just guide you through the process and help your website get better links!
At the Prague Gaming & TECH Summit 2025, you will be making a Keynote Presentation titled “Game-Changing AI & SEO Strategies to Skyrocket Your Traffic.” Can you give us a sneak peek into the key insights and strategies you’ll be sharing with the audience?
Sure, let me share a little sneak peak!
I’ll be sharing real, battle-tested AI & SEO strategies from my decade of experience in SEO that help iGaming brands rank higher, attract more players, and drive real revenue.
You will walk away with tips to build better backlinks at scale, fix multi-market SEO and how to stay ahead on the SERP.
If you have any questions, there will be a Q&A session as well, and we will be having a booth at the conference too. I am excited to meet every attendee, speaker, and sponsors!
With Digital Web Solutions at the Prague Gaming & TECH Summit 2025, this year’s event promises invaluable insights into digital PR, SEO, and the evolving iGaming market. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with industry leaders, gain exclusive market perspectives, and be part of the most dynamic gathering in the CEE region!
Join us on 25-26 March 2025 in Prague – Register now and explore the full agenda!
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Affiliate Industry
Affilka by SOFTSWISS Joins Gaming Operations Academy

SOFTSWISS, a global tech company with over 15 years of experience in iGaming, partners with one of the leading education centres in the industry – Gaming Operations Academy. Anastasia Borovaya, Head of Affilka by SOFTSWISS, will be joining the Affiliate Management course as a guest lecturer.
The Affiliate Management course at the Gaming Operations Academy equips industry professionals with practical skills in affiliate recruitment, relationship management, and performance optimisation. Leveraging her extensive experience driving Affilka’s expansion and innovation, Anastasia will provide students with valuable insights into effective strategies and best practices in affiliate marketing.
Affilka by SOFTSWISS currently powers more than 440 brands and continues to expand its global footprint. With a 58% year-over-year increase in player registrations, the platform is recognised for its transparency, flexibility, and data-driven approach. Recent milestones include launching the Cohort Analysis Report, a powerful tool designed to enhance traffic evaluation and player behaviour analysis.
As a leading affiliate marketing platform, Affilka consistently delivers innovative solutions tailored to the needs of iGaming operators. With 10 years of experience in the iGaming industry and extensive professional expertise, Anastasia will share valuable insights into building successful affiliate programs and optimising partnerships for long-term success.
Commenting on her participation, Anastasia Borovaya stated: “Affiliate marketing is a dynamic and ever-evolving industry, and knowledge-sharing plays a crucial role in its development. Through this course, I look forward to helping professionals refine their strategies and maximise their affiliate program’s potential using the latest tools and insights.”
Affilka by SOFTSWISS remains committed to advancing the iGaming industry through education, innovation, and top-tier technological solutions. Anastasia’s involvement in the course underscores Affilka’s dedication to empowering professionals with the expertise needed to succeed in a competitive market.
Elaine Gardiner, Affiliate Management Academy Course Director, shared: “The Affiliate Management Masterclass is not just about theory. With over 16 years of hands-on experience in Affiliate Management and Program Management, it’s packed with real-life insights, proven strategies and practical advice you can start implementing straight away. We are proud to strengthen the upcoming course with the extensive expertise from Affilka by SOFTSWISS.”
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 company’s product portfolio includes the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with over 27,800 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 counts over 2,000 employees.
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