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How to Attract New Users to Your iGaming Product

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Author: Anna Zhukova, Team Lead (iGaming) at Famesters 

 

Acquiring new users to the iGaming platform, either online casino, betting platform, sweepstakes, lottery or any other product has always been challenging, because the market is incredibly demanding and competitive. And it’s skyrocketing: world gambling statistics show that around 26% of the population gamble. That means around 1.6 billion people worldwide gamble and 4.2 billion gamble at least once every year. Impressive, right?

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This is why iGaming brands constantly test new communication channels to acquire new users. And they want these channels to bring real and measurable performance.

According to the BuzzGuru research, 80% of marketers find influencer marketing effective.

 

Influencer marketing is still considered to be a quite young, but the performance it brings for brands (especially in the iGaming vertical) is tremendous. In this article, we will delve into the strategic use of influencer marketing to drive growth for iGaming products.

Understanding the iGaming Audience

Understanding the target audience is one of the essential things for every business. The potential users for iGaming products are incredibly diverse, spanning various age groups, genders, and geographic locations; and are multifaceted: from avid gamers seeking immersive experiences to casual players looking for a quick thrill.

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For example, as for betting, men make up about 90% of the audience, but lately, more and more women are becoming interested in this activity. Both men and women tend to bet the most between the ages of 22 and 35: at this age, people start earning their own money and are more likely to make thoughtful bets, treating them as investments.

In general, iGaming brands primarily target solvent adult males, aged 18-45. The content that is used to reach out to this audience primarily revolves around male interests as sports, entertainment, lifestyle, gaming. So tailoring strategies to cater to these preferences is key to attract and resonate with your target audience.

The Power of Influencer Marketing in iGaming

Attracting new audiences to iGaming products is not so easy as it seems to be: one-size-fits-all approaches fall short in this niche. In a world where attention is a commodity, influencer marketing offers a way to captivate the hearts and minds of potential users. Why? It’s simple. The answer lies in the deep trust and connection that influencers cultivate with their followers: 92% of consumers trust influencers’ recommendations.

Through influencer partnerships, you gain access to a network of individuals who have already demonstrated an interest in iGaming, thereby significantly boosting the chances of attracting new users. Besides, active social media users are the ones who are keen to earn while playing.

9 out of 10 iGaming brands leverage influencers to expand their audiences and get new deposits. One notable example here is 1xBET with its enormous budgets for influencer marketing. According to BuzzGuru analytics, annual influencer marketing expenses are estimated up to 3.71 M.

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Crafting an Effective Influencer Strategy

Creating an effective influencer strategy for your iGaming product involves a strategic blend of art and science. The process begins with identifying the right influencers who align seamlessly with your brand’s values, niche, and target audience. Seek influencers who are genuinely passionate about iGaming and resonate with the preferences and behaviors of your potential users. Look beyond follower counts; prioritize engagement rates, content quality, and the influencer’s ability to connect authentically with their audience.

Once you’ve identified potential influencers, the next step is negotiating partnerships and compensation structures. Keep in mind that influencers invest time, effort, and their personal brand into the collaboration. Approach negotiations with transparency and fairness.

Compensation can vary and may include monetary payment, product offerings, affiliate partnerships, or a combination thereof. An advice here is not to provide prepayment, pay after the integration is released. Additionally, ensure that both parties have aligned expectations regarding deliverables and timelines. A carefully crafted influencer brief will help in this regard.

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Remember, the key to a successful influencer strategy lies in building genuine relationships. Establish open communication and foster a collaborative environment where influencers feel valued and empowered to contribute their creative input. By aligning your brand’s objectives with the influencer’s authentic voice and creative approach, you’ll craft a partnership that resonates with their audience and drives user acquisition for your iGaming product.

 

Creating Compelling Campaigns

Creating captivating influencer campaigns in the iGaming industry requires a careful balance of creativity, authenticity, strategic messaging and native integration. Here are the tips that will help prepare a successful launch:

  1. Tip #1: Consider collaborating with those influencers who already performed well. Selecting creators to collaborate with is the most difficult step for many marketeers. And, at the same time, it is one of the most important. You can do research by yourself or use the list of trustworthy creators from YouTube and Twitch prepared by Famesters.
  2. Tip #2: Check influencers’ statistics twice. Creators often fake their statistics (especially in narrow niches) regarding their audience’s age and gender. Double-check it or even ask to make a video recording of their stats—it’s much harder to fake.
  3. Tip #3: Think about your ad message thoroughly. Develop creative concepts that align with both your brand and creators’ unique style, share your vision, but do not be very strict – let them do their job. Consider integrating gameplay demonstrations, challenges, or interactive elements that showcase the excitement and features of your iGaming product, give promo codes or provide other bonuses to additionally stimulate the audience.
  4. Tip #4: Authenticity is important. Highlight the advantages of your platform but make the message as clear and transparent as possible. Do not guarantee the win and never mislead. Instead, encourage influencers to share their personal experiences, opinions, and excitement about your iGaming product. Authenticity fosters trust, and when users perceive that the influencer truly enjoys and endorses the product, they’re more likely to engage it and explore your platform.
  5. Tip #5: Do not be afraid to rely on the opinions of influencers. They understand their audience best, so they can offer valuable insights and help make the advertisement more engaging and personalized.

 

Tracking and Measuring Success

 

In the iGaming industry, marketing campaigns typically focus on three crucial metrics: sign-ups, deposits, and, for sure, return on investment (ROI). However, measuring influencer marketing outcomes could be challenging compared to more straightforward methods, like Facebook ads.

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While we can rely on average conversion rates, influencer promotions often have the potential to go viral, delivering better-than-expected results.

Staying Ahead in the iGaming Landscape

The iGaming industry is a dynamic and ever-evolving landscape that demands constant adaptation and innovation due to the rapid shifts in user preferences. While influencer marketing can undoubtedly be a game-changer, maintaining a competitive edge requires a commitment to staying ahead of the curve.

Embracing Innovation: To stand out amidst the fierce competition, continuously seek innovative ways to engage potential users. Whether it’s introducing new game mechanics, incorporating virtual reality experiences, or hosting interactive events, innovation sparks curiosity and keeps your iGaming product fresh and exciting.

Navigating Emerging Trends: Trends and tactics are in constant flux. New platforms, content formats, and engagement strategies emerge regularly. And as an iGaming platform striving for consumers’ attention, staying updated with these trends is crucial. Monitor social media platforms where your target audience congregates, experiment with different integration formats, and adapt your influencer strategy to resonate with evolving preferences.

Crossing Over Boundaries: Consider cross-industry collaborations and partnerships. Integrating elements from adjacent entertainment sectors, such as e-sports or live streaming, can add a unique dimension to your iGaming product. These collaborations introduce your brand to new audiences while catering to the diverse interests of iGaming enthusiasts.

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Leveraging Data and Insights: Leverage data analytics to gain insights into user behavior, preferences, and engagement patterns. This information helps you tailor your influencer campaigns and refine your iGaming product to align with user desires. At Famesters, we use our own-developed AI BuzzGuru to create strategies based on data and analytics only. And constantly test. This approach helps get the highest possible performance.

In the fluid and competitive iGaming market, those who innovate and adapt are the ones who capture the attention of potential users and establish a lasting presence. By combining strategic influencer marketing with a commitment to innovation, you’re poised to excel in this dynamic landscape and forge a path to sustained success.

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SOFTSWISS Takes Home Four Awards In One Night

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SOFTSWISS, a global provider of iGaming software solutions, has won two prestigious trophies at the EGR Marketing & Innovation Awards 2025. These recognitions come alongside two more accolades at Malta’s iGaming Excellence Awards 2025.

EGR Marketing & Innovation Awards

Hosted annually, the EGR Marketing & Innovation Awards honour the most innovative and effective campaigns and teams in online gaming. Recognising success across marketing, creative execution, customer engagement, and commercial results, the awards are regarded as one of the industry’s top accolades.

This year marks the third consecutive win for SOFTSWISS, following previous victories for its standout campaigns, Bringing the Heat in 2023 and Grab Success in 2024. The judges praised the SOFTSWISS marketing team with the Marketing Team of the Year Award for showing a clear passion for their brand and a creative use of new technologies and data analytics.

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In addition to leading the team’s collective success, Valentina Bagniya, CMO at SOFTSWISS, was personally recognised as the best B2B Marketer of the Year for her role in transforming SOFTSWISS’ marketing function into a brand powerhouse.

“Thank you to the EGR jury team for this wonderful recognition. Winning Marketing Team of the Year is an extraordinary achievement that highlights our strength and dedication as a team. Additionally, receiving B2B Marketer of the Year is a deeply meaningful acknowledgement of our collective efforts,” says Valentina Bagniya. “These awards are not about individual achievements; they reflect the creativity, commitment, and passion of our entire marketing team.” 

Malta’s iGaming Excellence Awards

SOFTSWISS also received major recognition at Malta’s Gaming Excellence Awards 2025. Ivan Montik, Founder of SOFTSWISS, was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award for exceptional contributions to the iGaming industry over the course of his career. Meanwhile, Rubens Barrichello, ex-Formula 1 pilot and Non-Executive Director in Latin America at SOFTSWISS, was named Best iGaming Influencer of the Year, celebrating his significant impact through content creation, marketing, and online presence.

Valentina Bagniya comments: “It’s significant that our colleagues Ivan Montik and Rubens Barrichello received recognition at Malta’s Gaming Excellence Awards 2025, demonstrating how our leadership vision is increasingly recognised and valued by industry professionals. Moving forward, we remain dedicated to expanding our expertise and actively contributing to the advancement of our industry.”

On 3-4 July, the SOFTSWISS team will be attending iGB Live in London, ready to share their insights and expertise with interested attendees.

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About SOFTSWISS

SOFTSWISS is an international technology company with over 15 years of experience 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 30,000 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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Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – June 9-15

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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.

Latest News

BMM Innovation Group, a technology conglomerate focused on gaming product compliance testing, cybersecurity solutions and virtual training for the global gaming industry, announced that it is exhibiting at the Perú Gaming Show 2025, June 18–19 at the Centro de Exposiciones Jockey in Lima, Perú. BMM’s local experts will be available at Booth No. 31–32 to discuss the Company’s full suite of testing, certification, cybersecurity and virtual training services for Perú’s growing gaming industry. With a well-established land-based sector and a rapidly expanding online gaming market, Perú represents one of the most dynamic jurisdictions in Latin America. BMM has supported the Peruvian gaming industry for more than 18 years, with a dedicated office in Lima since 2007. The Company’s deep roots and compliance expertise make it uniquely positioned to serve the diverse needs of Perú’s casinos, sports betting operators, lottery providers and online gaming programmes.

Amusnet is set to make a powerful impression at the Peru Gaming Show 2025, taking place on June 18-19 in Lima, by presenting a comprehensive portfolio across its Online Casino, Live Casino, and Land-based verticals. As one of the most prominent and influential gaming exhibitions in Latin America, PGS brings together the industry’s leading providers, manufacturers and decision-makers for two days of impactful business exchange. Amusnet is also sponsoring the LMG Futbol Experience on June 17, held just before the exhibition, showcasing involvement in local events and its engagement in supporting industry-wide collaboration.

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International Game Technology PLC announced that its spectacular RISE55 cabinet is now live on casino floors across the US. With robust, performance-focused content roadmaps for the premium-leased and for-sale game segments, IGT’s RISE55 cabinet debuted with the highly entertaining Magic Treasures Gold game. The RISE55 cabinet features a 55-inch ultra-HD curved display that delivers crisp graphics, enhanced audio technology and remarkable player comfort. The RISE55 cabinet first hit casino floors in late May, with additional deployments planned through the summer. As the hardware’s Class III premium launch title, Magic Treasures Gold is a visually stunning multi-level progressive game with features that build upon the success of IGT’s award-winning Magic Treasures game, including a leveled-up version of the Money Ball feature.

Partnerships

Hard Rock Cafe, in partnership with international soccer icon Lionel Messi, launched new merchandise coinciding with one of the year’s most anticipated global soccer tournaments. The collection debuts as part of Hard Rock’s “WE PLAY TOGETHER” campaign, which unites soccer fans to celebrate the sport. The campaign will feature special experiences and exclusive offers, such as bundle deals combining themed Messi menu and retail items, for guests to watch each match and show support for their favourite teams. Lionel Messi announced the collection via an Instagram post, where he donned one of the custom tees now available for purchase.

PrizePicks, the largest daily fantasy sports operator in North America, announced that it has partnered with the Los Angeles Dodgers as the team’s Official DFS Partner. The partnership features several digital and in-stadium activations at Dodger Stadium as PrizePicks continues to strengthen its brand presence in baseball.

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Meet MegaList: The Rising Force in iGaming Affiliation

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There are affiliate networks, and then there’s MegaList – a performance-first, hype-last kind of operation built for casino and sportsbook brands that prefer results over buzzwords.

In an industry that sometimes feels like it’s powered by vague metrics and recycled content, MegaList steps in as the “Mega Map” – a practical, data-driven network guiding both players and operators to higher ground. Less “look at our reach,” more “here’s your conversion rate.”

So no, this isn’t just another logo-stamped brand promising traffic and delivering bounce rates. This is a carefully engineered affiliate engine built on smart SEO, qualified leads, and just enough caffeine-fueled obsession with results to make even the most skeptical operators pay attention.

The iGaming Affiliate World: Why It (Still) Matters

Let’s be honest – the affiliate space in iGaming has had its fair share of bad actors and empty promises. But when done right, affiliate marketing is still one of the most effective and efficient ways to connect licensed operators with the right players.

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Players want fewer popups, more clarity. Operators want actual ROI, not vague impressions.
Enter: the data-driven affiliate network.

It’s simple:

  • Informed players make better choices.
  • Strategic affiliates deliver better traffic.
  • Everyone wins. Except, of course, the shady operators who preferred it the other way.

Meet the MegaList Brands

These aren’t vanity microsites. Each MegaList brand has a specific mission, actual humans behind the content, and a reputation for, well… telling it like it is.

MegaCasinoList


Let’s face it – players don’t need another affiliate promising “top 10 casinos” based on whatever ad paid the most. They need honest, transparent, expert-backed reviews.

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That’s where MegaCasinoList comes in – a platform that filters out the noise and delivers legit info on licensed casinos, security, fairness, and gameplay. Slots? Live dealer games? Payout speed? Yep, it’s all in there, and it’s all vetted.

They work with reliable operators only, because – and here’s a crazy idea – not every shiny site deserves your deposit.

MegaTipsList

If you like sports predictions that read like a 20-page legal document, you’re in the wrong place.

MegaTipsList is built for bettors who want real insights, fast reads, accurate tips, and actual value. It delivers predictions, sports news, and timely promotions – minus the fluff and with none of that “win guaranteed” nonsense.

Designed for bettors who like to stay informed without needing a PhD to understand the odds.

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MegaBetList

For the practical bettor who just wants the facts: which sites are legit, which ones pay fast, and what to expect before placing your first wager.

MegaBetList reviews betting platforms with a clear, no-nonsense voice. It’s not trying to dazzle; it’s trying to help people bet smarter – and it’s doing a pretty solid job of it.

From licensing to promotions to usability, everything is covered – and everything is filtered through what actually matters to sports fans.

Why This All Matters (And Why It’s Working)

The iGaming world doesn’t need more noise. It needs better filters, smarter partners, and affiliates that actually care whether the traffic leads somewhere useful.

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That’s where MegaList comes in – not to impress with buzzwords, but to perform, to scale, and to make sure both operators and players are on the same page for once.

And if we may drop in a little vision while we’re at it:

“At MegaList, we believe informed players and strategic operators shape a stronger, smarter iGaming industry.”

For once, a statement that isn’t just inspirational filler.

So the next time someone pitches you an affiliate network, ask one thing: “Do they have a plan, or just a landing page?”

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 MegaList has both, and a track record to prove it.

Explore MegaList’s network:
🔗 MegaAffiliatesList.com

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