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REVEALED: These are the Online Games that Cause the Most Arguments š®š
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- 1 in 50 couples row over gaming every day
- Call of Duty is the online game most likely to cause a rift between couples
- 1/4 Women have (unsuccessfully) tried to ban gaming in the house, compared to 1/5 Men
- 25% of men have thought about breaking up with their partner because of online gaming-related arguments, compared to 17% of women
With Valentines day almost a week away, new data from CardsChat.com reveals which online games cause the most arguments in a relationship. CardsChat surveyed 1,000 UK adults whose partner plays online games, to find out how gaming affects relationships. CardsChat also spoke to three relationship experts to explain the findings.
1 in 50 couples row over games every dayĀ
Out of the 1,000 surveyed, 1 in 50 couples said they argued over gaming every day! 1 in 25 of the respondents said they squabbled a little less, ājustā 250 to 300 times per year, while 3 in 25 āfessed up to having gaming-related rows 150 to 200 times a year.
| Arguments per year | No. of couples |
| 50-100 | 1 in 4 |
| 150-200 | 3 in 25 |
| 250-300 | 1 in 25 |
| Every day! | 1 in 50 |
According to the survey data, Call of Duty is the online game most likely to cause a rift between couples with 38% of couples admitting to have argued about time spent on the game.
Fifa is a close second, with 34% of couples confessing to argue over the football game.
According to Iain Macintoshās book, āFootball Manager Stole My Lifeā, the titular game was cited as a factor in a whopping 35 divorce cases back in 2012. However, despite these stats, we found that the addictive micromanagement game came fourth with 15%.
| Game | Argument about time spent on the game |
| Call of Duty | 38% |
| Fifa | 34% |
| Fortnite | 21% |
| Football Manager | 15% |
What the expert says:
So whatās behind these rows? Chris Pleines, a dating expert from Datingscout says forgetting important dates and a lack of quality time can contribute: āBeing preoccupied with gaming will most likely let you forget what day it is, especially if you pull an all-nighter. Instead of preparing something special for your partner, you are busy levelling up on your game.ā
Letās hope that these gamers donāt forget about Valentineās Day!
Who Is Trying ā and Failing ā To Ban Gaming?
1/4 Women Vs 1/5 Men
We dug deep into our research to find out who is trying to ban gaming in these households. The girls just edge it slightly, with one quarter of female respondents admitting to unsuccessfully trying to ban gaming in their house. While around one fifth of men said they had also tried unsuccessfully to put a stop to gaming in the home.
What the expert says:
We spoke to Susan Trombetti, leading matchmaker, relationship expert, and CEO of Exclusive Matchmaking, to delve even deeper into the impact of gaming on relationships. She told us: āGaming is a way to be connected without really connecting with people thus sometimes increasing your social isolation. This can cause issues for relationships.ā
Her advice? āSome things you can try are limiting time spent on the game instead of banning them altogether. Opposed to making your household a gaming free household, if your partner enjoys it, consider limiting the time gaming, similar to how you may set boundaries like no phones while eating dinner together. Small compromises may work for you and your partner.ā
Gaming Causing Break-Ups
25% Men Vs 17% Women
Have thought about breaking up with their partner over gaming
Our data reveals that 25% of men have thought about breaking up with their partner because of online gaming-related arguments. Compared to 17% of women surveyed admitting theyāve considered calling time on a relationship for the same reason.
What the expert says:
Dainis Graveris, a certified sex educator and relationship expert at SexualAlpha suggests that: āWhen people play online games, they become a part of something that involves responsibilities, loyalties, and interactions. These interactions, however, donāt spill through with their relationships offline.
And why does this seem to bother more men than women? Dainis says:ā it boils down to the male gamerās motivations for playing online games thatās why you can find that most of them get into serious fights with their partners and have thought about breaking up with them.
For instance, some male gamers feel that playing online games helps alleviate stress, serves as an outlet for negative energy, and/or helps them regain a sense of control. When their female partners donāt understand their motivations, they take offense and get into serious argumentsā.
Peace of the action
Considering how many relationships are on the ropes due to online gaming, we started thinking about how couples can avoid the agro.
The simple solution? Get gaming included in your vows
āDo you [insert name] promise to play only an hour of gaming a day?ā
āI promise never to ban gaming in the houseā
āI vow to always put you first, even when Iām playing Fortniteā
āI promise never to keep score, even when Iām beating you at FIFAā
āI vow to never let the PS5 come between usā
āI [insert name], take thee, [insert name]ā¦.forsaking all othersā¦ātil COD do us partā
āWhatās mine is yours and whatās yours is mineā¦except the Xboxā
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February presents one of the strongest seasonal windows for affiliates working with Tier-1 sports traffic ā and N1 Partners is expanding the opportunities even further.
The affiliate program has strengthened its sports offering by making betting available across three brands: the flagship N1 Bet, alongside RollXO and Lucky Hunter. This multi-brand setup allows partners to scale sports traffic strategically while leveraging casino brands with proven conversion performance.
Instead of relying on a single product, affiliates can now diversify traffic flows, stabilize KPIs, and combine sports, casino, and seasonal promotional mechanics for stronger long-term results.
Why February Is a Prime Month for Sports Traffic
Conversion stability often depends on timing. Campaigns aligned with seasonal peaks, major sporting events, and emotionally engaging dates consistently outperform generic traffic launches.
February stands out due to:
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A packed schedule of top European football leagues and international tournaments
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The Winter Olympic Games
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Valentineās Day seasonal campaigns
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Increased emotional engagement and deposit intent
During high-profile events and holiday periods, users are more likely to deposit, participate in promotions, and return to the platform. The right contextual hook can directly influence conversion rate, average deposit size, and retention.
To help affiliates capitalize on this momentum, N1 Partners has prepared a focused list of key February sports events and active promotional mechanics.
Key Sports Events in February 2026
11 February
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Coppa Italia Quarter-final: Bologna vs Lazio
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Olympic Ice Hockey: Slovakia vs Finland
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Premier League: Manchester City vs Fulham
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DFB Pokal Quarter-final: Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig
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NBA: Houston Rockets vs LA Clippers
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Copa Libertadores Qualification Quarter-finals (2nd legs)
12 February
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Olympic Ice Hockey: Czech Republic vs Canada
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Premier League: Brentford vs Arsenal
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NBA: Orlando Magic vs Milwaukee Bucks
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EuroLeague Regular Season (Round 28)
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Rugby Super League (England & France)
13 February
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Olympic Ice Hockey: Canada vs Switzerland
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NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Milwaukee Bucks
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German Handball Bundesliga
14 February (Valentineās Day Peak)
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Olympic Ice Hockey: USA vs Denmark
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FA Cup Round of 16
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Bundesliga: Werder Bremen vs Bayern Munich
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France Top 14 Rugby
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Liga ASOBAL (Spain)
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Liga ACB (Spain)
15 February
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Olympic Ice Hockey: Switzerland vs Czech Republic
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Serie A: Inter vs Juventus
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Serie A: Napoli vs Roma
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Serie A: Lazio vs Atalanta
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LaLiga: Girona vs Barcelona
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LaLiga: Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad
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Ligue 1: Marseille vs Strasbourg
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Ligue 1: Rennes vs PSG
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NBA All-Star
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WTA 1000 Dubai ā Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
This density of premium events creates multiple testing angles for creatives, pre-landers, and geo-targeted funnels.
Valentineās Day Promotions Across N1 Partners Brands
To enhance conversion rates during peak emotional engagement, N1 Partners is launching seasonal campaigns across key brands.
Valentineās Advent Calendar (N1 Bet & RollXO)
Period: 13ā17 February
Five days of engagement mechanics:
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13.02 ā Love Box: prize up to ā¬15,000
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14.02 ā Valentineās Riddle Offer: 100% bonus up to ā¬500 + 150 FS
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15.02 ā Sunday Challenge: 50% bonus on the 3rd deposit
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16.02 ā Road to Free Spins: 30 FS for every ā¬350
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17.02 ā Fortune Lottery Series: ā¬63,000 prize pool
Cupid Mailbox Lottery (Lucky Hunter)
Period: 9ā14 February
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28 winners
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Grand prizes include a trip to Paris
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ā¬6,400 + 1,400 Free Spins prize pool
These mechanics integrate smoothly into sports-driven funnels and allow affiliates to increase average deposit value and session frequency.
Why This Strategy Works for Tier-1 Affiliates
Seasonal and event-driven campaigns help partners:
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Increase average deposit size
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Improve LTV through repeat engagement
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Offset typical mid-quarter CR slowdowns
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Enhance emotional appeal through contextual offers
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Diversify revenue streams across sports and casino
In competitive Tier-1 markets, product-driven campaigns and structured promotions help stabilize performance and make scaling more predictable.
What Affiliates Should Do Now
February combines major football clashes, Olympic hype, NBA spotlight events, and Valentineās promotions into one high-conversion window.
Now is the time to:
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Drive sports traffic to top European leagues and Olympic matchups
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Integrate Valentineās promotions into creatives
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Split-test traffic between N1 Bet, RollXO, and Lucky Hunter
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Use seasonal hooks to strengthen CTR and deposit intent
The N1 Partners team provides updated promotional materials, analytics support, and personalized optimization guidance tailored to traffic volumes.
About N1 Partners
N1 Partners is a multi-brand affiliate platform and direct advertiser uniting 14+ casino and betting brands across Tier-1 GEOs.
Key highlights:
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Reg2Dep rates up to 70%
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CPA up to ā¬700
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RevShare up to 45%
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14,000+ active partners
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Dedicated affiliate management and long-term performance focus
More than just an affiliate program, N1 Partners delivers a performance-driven ecosystem designed to help affiliates scale sustainably in competitive markets.
The post Top Sports Events & Promos by N1 Partners: Where to Drive Tier-1 Traffic in February appeared first on Eastern European Gaming | Global iGaming & Tech Intelligence Hub.
N1 Partners expands its sports traffic capabilities. Betting is now available across three brands within the affiliate programās portfolio: alongside the flagship sports product N1 Bet, RollXO and Lucky Hunter have joined the lineup.
For partners, this opens up new opportunities to work with Tier-1 sports traffic. You can scale volumes on a dedicated betting product while simultaneously running sports traffic on casino brands with already strong conversion rates. This approach allows affiliates to diversify traffic flows, reduce reliance on a single product, and strengthen key performance metrics by combining sports, casino, and seasonal promotional mechanics.
Why Seasonal Events Matter When Driving Traffic
In practice, the most consistent conversion results are achieved when traffic launches are aligned with seasonality, key news hooks, and behavioral peaks in player activity.
February offers a particularly strong combination of factors:
- a packed schedule of top football leagues and tournaments
- the Winter Olympic Games
- seasonal holidays, including Valentineās Day
- increased emotional engagement from players
During such periods, users are more likely to make deposit decisions, engage with promotions, and return to the product. Timing and the right contextual hook have a direct impact on overall performance.
To simplify campaign planning and help partners make the most of this period, the N1 Partners team has prepared a selection of key sports events and active promotions that are well suited for driving sports traffic.
Key Sports Events in February
11.02.2026
Soccer | Italy, Coppa Italia | Quarter-final | Bologna ā Lazio
Ice Hockey | Olympic Games | Slovakia vs Finland
Soccer | England, Premier League | Manchester City ā Fulham
Soccer | Germany, DFB Pokal | Quarter-final | Bayern Munich ā RB Leipzig
Basketball | NBA | Houston Rockets ā LA Clippers
Soccer | CONMEBOL, Copa Libertadores, Qualification, Quarter-finals | 2-nd legs
12.02.2026
Ice Hockey | Olympic Games | Czech Republic vs Canada
Soccer | England, Premier League | Brentford ā Arsenal
Basketball | NBA | Orlando Magic ā Milwaukee Bucks
Basketball | EuroLeague, Regular Season | Round 28
Rugby League | Super League (England, France) | Regular Season
13.02.2026
Ice Hockey | Olympic Games | Canada vs Switzerland
Basketball | NBA | Oklahoma City Thunder ā Milwaukee Bucks
Handball | Germany, Bundesliga | Next Round
14.02.2026
Ice Hockey | Olympic Games | USA vs Denmark
Soccer | England, FA Cup | 1/16-finals
Soccer | Germany, Bundesliga | Werder Bremen ā Bayern Munich
Rugby Union | France, Top 14 | Round 17
Handball | Spain, Liga ASOBAL | Next Round
Basketball | Spain, Liga ACB | Round 20
15.02.2026
Ice Hockey | Olympic Games | Switzerland vs Czech Republic
Soccer | Italy, Serie A | Inter ā Juventus
Soccer | Italy, Serie A | Napoli ā AS Roma
Soccer | Italy, Serie A | Lazio ā Atalanta
Soccer | Spain, LaLiga | Girona ā Barcelona
Soccer | Spain, LaLiga | Real Madrid ā Real Sociedad
Soccer | France, Ligue 1 | Marseille ā Strasbourg
Soccer | France, Ligue 1 | Rennes ā PSG
Basketball | NBA | ALL-Star
Tennis | WTA 1000 Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
Active Promotions Across N1 Partners Brands
To boost player activity and support conversion rates during peak dates, N1 Partners is launching seasonal Valentineās Day promotions across key brands. These campaigns provide partners with additional leverage when driving traffic and engaging users.
Valentineās Advent Calendar (N1 Bet, RollXO)
Period: 13.02ā17.02
Daily rewards available for participants over five days:
- 13.02 Love Box: prize up to ā¬15,000
- 14.02 Valentineās Riddle Offer: 100% bonus up to ā¬500 + 150 FS
- 15.02 Sunday Challenge: 50% bonus on the 3rd deposit
- 16.02 Road to Free Spins: 30 FS for every ā¬350
- 17.02 Fortune Lottery Series: prize pool ā¬63,000
Cupid Mailbox Lottery (Lucky Hunter)
Period: 09.02ā14.02
Prize pool for 28 winners: trip to Paris + ā¬6,400 + 1,400 FS
Why This Matters for Partners
Seasonal promotions and event-driven campaigns help partners address several key challenges when working with Tier-1 traffic:
- encourage higher average deposits
- increase LTV through repeat engagement
- sustain activity during periods when CR typically declines
- integrate smoothly into creative bundles and ad formats
- strengthen the emotional appeal of offers through holidays and major events
In a highly competitive environment, these product-driven initiatives help partners maintain stable and predictable performance.
What Partners Should Do Now
February combines major sports events, seasonal triggers, and strong promotional mechanics into a single high-potential window.
Drive traffic to key sports events and Valentineās Day promotions across N1 Partners brands: N1 Bet, RollXO, and Lucky Hunter.
The N1 Partners team is ready to provide up-to-date promotions, analytics, and dedicated support tailored to your traffic volumes.
Join N1 Partners
N1 Partners provides everything affiliates need to stay ahead: high-converting products, ongoing analytics with optimization recommendations, and hands-on support from managers focused on long-term performance.
N1 Partners is more than an affiliate program. As a multi-brand affiliate platform and direct advertiser, the company unites 14+ casino and betting brands, operates across Tier-1 GEOs, delivers Reg2Dep rates of up to 70%, and offers competitive deals for top partners ā CPA up to ā¬700 and RevShare up to 45%. Trusted by 14,000+ partners, N1 Partners is recognized for its transparency, flexibility, and partner-first approach ā where people and communication quality remain the foundation of long-term success.
The post Top Sports Events & Promos by N1 Partners: Where to Drive Tier-1 Traffic in February appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
N1 Partners expands its sports traffic capabilities. Betting is now available across three brands within the affiliate programās portfolio: alongside the flagship sports product N1 Bet, RollXO and Lucky Hunter have joined the lineup.
For partners, this opens up new opportunities to work with Tier-1 sports traffic. You can scale volumes on a dedicated betting product while simultaneously running sports traffic on casino brands with already strong conversion rates. This approach allows affiliates to diversify traffic flows, reduce reliance on a single product, and strengthen key performance metrics by combining sports, casino, and seasonal promotional mechanics.
Why Seasonal Events Matter When Driving Traffic
In practice, the most consistent conversion results are achieved when traffic launches are aligned with seasonality, key news hooks, and behavioral peaks in player activity.
February offers a particularly strong combination of factors:
- a packed schedule of top football leagues and tournaments
- the Winter Olympic Games
- seasonal holidays, including Valentineās Day
- increased emotional engagement from players
During such periods, users are more likely to make deposit decisions, engage with promotions, and return to the product. Timing and the right contextual hook have a direct impact on overall performance.
To simplify campaign planning and help partners make the most of this period, the N1 Partners team has prepared a selection of key sports events and active promotions that are well suited for driving sports traffic.
Key Sports Events in February
11.02.2026
Soccer | Italy, Coppa Italia | Quarter-final | Bologna – Lazio
Ice Hockey | Olympic Games | Slovakia vs Finland
Soccer | England, Premier League | Manchester City – Fulham
Soccer | Germany, DFB Pokal | Quarter-final | Bayern Munich – RB Leipzig
Basketball | NBA | Houston Rockets – LA Clippers
Soccer | CONMEBOL, Copa Libertadores, Qualification, Quarter-finals | 2-nd legs
12.02.2026
Ice Hockey | Olympic Games | Czech Republic vs Canada
Soccer | England, Premier League | Brentford – Arsenal
Basketball | NBA | Orlando Magic – Milwaukee Bucks
Basketball | EuroLeague, Regular Season | Round 28
Rugby League | Super League (England, France) | Regular Season
13.02.2026
Ice Hockey | Olympic Games | Canada vs Switzerland
Basketball | NBA | Oklahoma City Thunder – Milwaukee Bucks
Handball | Germany, Bundesliga | Next Round
14.02.2026
Ice Hockey | Olympic Games | USA vs Denmark
Soccer | England, FA Cup | 1/16-finals
Soccer | Germany, Bundesliga | Werder Bremen – Bayern Munich
Rugby Union | France, Top 14 | Round 17
Handball | Spain, Liga ASOBAL | Next Round
Basketball | Spain, Liga ACB | Round 20
15.02.2026
Ice Hockey | Olympic Games | Switzerland vs Czech Republic
Soccer | Italy, Serie A | Inter – Juventus
Soccer | Italy, Serie A | Napoli – AS Roma
Soccer | Italy, Serie A | Lazio – Atalanta
Soccer | Spain, LaLiga | Girona – Barcelona
Soccer | Spain, LaLiga | Real Madrid – Real Sociedad
Soccer | France, Ligue 1 | Marseille – Strasbourg
Soccer | France, Ligue 1 | Rennes – PSG
Basketball | NBA | ALL-Star
Tennis | WTA 1000 Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
Active Promotions Across N1 Partners Brands
To boost player activity and support conversion rates during peak dates, N1 Partners is launching seasonal Valentineās Day promotions across key brands. These campaigns provide partners with additional leverage when driving traffic and engaging users.
Valentineās Advent Calendar (N1 Bet, RollXO)
Period: 13.02ā17.02
Daily rewards available for participants over five days:
- 13.02 Love Box: prize up to ā¬15,000
- 14.02 Valentineās Riddle Offer: 100% bonus up to ā¬500 + 150 FS
- 15.02 Sunday Challenge: 50% bonus on the 3rd deposit
- 16.02 Road to Free Spins: 30 FS for every ā¬350
- 17.02 Fortune Lottery Series: prize pool ā¬63,000
Cupid Mailbox Lottery (Lucky Hunter)
Period: 09.02ā14.02
Prize pool for 28 winners: trip to Paris + ā¬6,400 + 1,400 FS
Why This Matters for Partners
Seasonal promotions and event-driven campaigns help partners address several key challenges when working with Tier-1 traffic:
- encourage higher average deposits
- increase LTV through repeat engagement
- sustain activity during periods when CR typically declines
- integrate smoothly into creative bundles and ad formats
- strengthen the emotional appeal of offers through holidays and major events
In a highly competitive environment, these product-driven initiatives help partners maintain stable and predictable performance.
What Partners Should Do Now
February combines major sports events, seasonal triggers, and strong promotional mechanics into a single high-potential window.
Drive traffic to key sports events and Valentineās Day promotions across N1 Partners brands: N1 Bet, RollXO, and Lucky Hunter.
The N1 Partners team is ready to provide up-to-date promotions, analytics, and dedicated support tailored to your traffic volumes.
Join N1 Partners
N1 Partners provides everything affiliates need to stay ahead: high-converting products, ongoing analytics with optimization recommendations, and hands-on support from managers focused on long-term performance.
N1 Partners is more than an affiliate program. As a multi-brand affiliate platform and direct advertiser, the company unites 14+ casino and betting brands, operates across Tier-1 GEOs, delivers Reg2Dep rates of up to 70%, and offers competitive deals for top partners ā CPA up to ā¬700 and RevShare up to 45%. Trusted by 14,000+ partners, N1 Partners is recognized for its transparency, flexibility, and partner-first approach ā where people and communication quality remain the foundation of long-term success.
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