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Boomerang Partners announces the launch of the exclusive TIME TO WIN tournament for affiliates

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Boomerang Partners announces the launch of an exclusive affiliate tournament set to run during a crucial period of the 2026 sports season. This competition will be held under the TIME TO WIN concept until 31 March. This is a strategic framework that defines Boomerang Partners’ collaboration with its Official Regional Partner, AC Milan, throughout the Year of Sports.

2026 is packed with sports tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup 2026, the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, and many other top-tier local and global competitions. For sports-focused affiliates, this is a time rich with opportunities, and Boomerang Partners’ activation is purposefully scheduled for February-March, one of the hottest periods of the current sports season.

TIME TO WIN tournament prizes

In a recent teaser video released by Boomerang Partners, key AC Milan players Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Alexis Saelemaekers, Christian Pulisic, Adrien Rabiot, and Rafael Leão hinted that something significant would happen on 12 February. Boomerang Partners now reveals the details: 12 February marks the official launch of the TIME TO WIN tournament on the AC Milan Hub, a digital platform created as a part of the collaboration between Boomerang Partners and the Club. Prizes include trips to Milanello and match experiences for games against Juventus and Cagliari.

Each participant can unlock access to all prize draws by reaching the required point thresholds. A total of five prize categories are available within the TIME TO WIN tournament:

  • Prize 1 (three sets): TIME TO WIN Merch Pack for a team of five;
  • Prize 2 (three sets): AC Milan official jerseys signed by players (five jerseys per set);
  • Prize 3 (one set): a trip to the AC Milan v Cagliari match for five people;
  • Prize 4 (one set): a trip to the AC Milan v Juventus match, including pre-match access, for five people;
  • Prize 5 (two sets): a trip to Milanello Sports Center, the heart of AC Milan, for five people.

The company has also prepared a consolation prize. These are additional points for participation in the Golden Boomerang Awards 2026, the upcoming third season of Boomerang Partners’ annual global affiliate tournament. All the TIME TO WIN tournament participants who score at least 100 points will receive them.

The mechanics of participation

The tournament will run from 12 February to 31 March 2026, representing a key activation moment within the sports season. During this period, affiliates will be able to complete tasks across multiple segments, accumulate points, and progressively unlock access to five prize draws. Eligibility for each draw is determined by the total number of points collected. The participation mechanics are simple:

  1. Affiliates complete tasks within specific segments (for example, SMM);
  2. Points are awarded for completed activities;
  3. In certain segments, affiliates can continue earning points in accordance with the rules.

All tasks will allow tournament participants to deeply engage with the Boomerang Partners brand, whether it’s completing SMM tasks, taking part in surveys, or collaborating on PR activities with company representatives. Affiliate teams can find details about the tasks and the points awarded for them on the AC Milan Hub, the tournament’s official platform.

The AC Milan Hub launch

The TIME TO WIN affiliate tournament is fully integrated into the AC Milan Hub. This is a dedicated web portal created as part of Boomerang Partners & AC Milan’s strategic collaboration. The Hub serves as the central platform where all key TIME TO WIN initiatives are brought together. This makes it the main entry point for affiliate teams participating in the activation. While the tournament will be the key activation for Q1 2026, the Hub will feature other partnership-related activities throughout the season. These valuable resources are an integral part of Boomerang Partners’ overall strategy while working with partners.

The AC Milan Hub is designed as a unified ecosystem that combines exclusive content, interactive mechanics, and access to Club-related experiences that go far beyond standard affiliate promotions. Through the Hub, partners and users engage with campaigns connected directly to AC Milan – from special activations and quizzes to prize draws and exclusive experiences tied to the Club.

By embedding the tournament into the AC Milan Hub, Boomerang Partners significantly increases the value of participation. Affiliates are not just competing in a standalone performance challenge, but becoming part of a large-scale collaboration with a top-tier football brand that is unavailable outside this partnership.

A practical guide for TIME TO WIN participants

One of the key advantages for affiliates participating in TIME TO WIN is access to Boomerang Partners’ analytical expertise and practical tools designed specifically for the Year of Sports. Central to this approach is the Sports Marketing & Betting Calendar 2026, presented by Boomerang Partners in January as a hands-on guide for sports-focused affiliate teams. It combines market insights and applied recommendations. Among its key elements are:

  • Major tournament peaks and expected shifts in player activity;
  • Regional popularity of sports across key GEOs;
  • Practical guidance for pre-event, live, and post-event campaigns, aligned with different tournament phases;
  • Industry trends overview.

In the context of TIME TO WIN, this expertise becomes especially relevant. The Calendar already serves as a strategic foundation for affiliates aiming to perform strongly during the activation. It will help participants approach the hot sports period not intuitively, but systematically – with a clear understanding of timing, player behavior, and market dynamics.

What is a TIME TO WIN concept

TIME TO WIN is the core strategic concept behind Boomerang Partners’ partnership with AC Milan in 2026. More than a campaign slogan, it reflects a shared mindset that defines both brands: ambition, competitiveness, and a constant drive to perform at the highest level.

TIME TO WIN was designed as a flexible, long-term concept that can be applied to different formats and moments throughout the sports season. In 2026, Boomerang Partners and AC Milan are bringing this approach to life through a series of initiatives and activations that go beyond traditional sponsorship.

Start planning your campaigns now and maximize your performance during the TIME TO WIN tournament. The countdown to 12 February has begun!

About Boomerang

Boomerang Partners is a rapidly growing global marketing agency offering a wide range of services. Boomerang Partners is an Official Regional Partner of AC Milan. In 2024, it launched the inaugural Golden Boomerang Awards — a global tournament for affiliate teams. More than 400 affiliate teams participated in the second season of the tournament in 2025. Partners of the Agency launched six new products in 2024-2025, contributing to a nearly 1.5-fold increase in product users.

The agency’s client portfolio contains 10+ brands offering affiliate and entertainment services across 40+ markets in compliance with local regulations. These products provide personalized bonuses and 24/7 multilingual support.

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PG Soft releases Super Wildrix slot with expanding wilds and multiplier wheel

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The 5×5 video slot includes an Ante Bet option and Feature Buy, with a stated maximum win of 20,000x.

PG Soft has released Super Wildrix, a new 5×5 video slot built around expanding wild symbols and multiplier mechanics.

The title’s core mechanic is the Wildrix symbol, which lands with a x2 multiplier and expands to fill an entire reel. According to the company, all wins are multiplied by the total sum of active Wildrix multipliers when one or more expanded Wildrix symbols appear on the reels. Wild & Wildrix symbols substitute for all other symbols except Scatter.

A Free Spins Feature triggers with three, four or five Scatter symbols, awarding 10, 15 or 20 free spins. PG Soft said a Multiplier Wheel spins at the start of each free spin to reveal a multiplier between x2 and x100. If expanded Wildrix symbols land during the feature, their x2 multipliers are further multiplied by the wheel’s value before wins are paid. The feature can also award three extra spins if two Scatter symbols hit during free spins, and it can be re-triggered.

The game includes an Ante Bet option that increases the wager by 10x and, PG Soft said, guarantees at least one Wildrix symbol on every spin and free spin. A Feature Buy option allows direct access to the Free Spins Feature. PG Soft listed the maximum win as 20,000x the bet.

PG Soft’s spokesperson commented: “Super Wildrix is a heroically bold slot, putting players right in the middle of the action. The Expanding Wildrix symbol with its multiplier mechanics makes for real moments of excitement and the Multiplier Wheel during Free Spins can lead to some truly spectacular wins. We are thrilled to release a title that combines engaging gameplay with a story that really pulls players in from the first spin.”

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N1 Partners in Three G Gate Awards Nominations

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N1 Partners has been shortlisted for the G Gate Awards 2026 in three categories. Following the first round of voting, N1 Partners remains in the race for victory in the following nominations:

  • iGaming Advertiser of the Year
  • PR Campaign of the Year
  • Event of the Year

Reaching the final stage of the G Gate Awards 2026 reflects N1 Partners’ key achievements over the past year, including the growth of its affiliate program and product portfolio, the launch of the N1 Puzzle Promo with a €500,000 prize pool, and the organisation of the “Because We Can” Grand Final during iGB Affiliate Barcelona.

The second and final voting round is now open and will run until June 22. The winners of the awards will be determined at this stage, and every vote counts.

How to Vote for N1 Partners

Supporting N1 Partners in the final round takes just a few clicks:

  1. Visit the G Gate Awards website.
  2. Select N1 Partners in the following categories:
    • iGaming Advertiser of the Year
    • PR Campaign of the Year
    • Event of the Year
  3. Click the “Vote” button.
  4. Enter your phone number.
  5. Confirm your vote via the incoming call or Telegram verification code.

Support N1 Partners at the G Gate Awards!

Each of these nominations reflects the work of the N1 Partners team, the trust of our partners, and the support of a community that continues to grow alongside the company.

There is not much time left until the final voting stage closes.

Your vote is very important — thank you for the support!

Why work with N1 Partners

  • 14+ casino and sportsbook brands with high Reg2Dep 
  • 10+ Tier-1 GEOs
  • CPA up to €700 and RevShare up to 55% + NNCO for top partners

Be number one with N1!

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N1 Partners x RAZE Case: ROI+ in Canada within 3 Days

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Gambling traffic in Tier-1 markets rarely forgives mistakes. Especially when it comes to Facebook, where CPM costs are high, auction volatility is significant, and testing is expensive.

This was exactly the challenge the RAZE team faced when entering the Canadian market together with N1 Partners in spring 2026. The goal of the campaign was not just volume — the team needed to find a setup capable of maintaining FTD quality, preserving ROI, and scaling in one of the most expensive iGaming GEOs on the market.

In this case study, N1 Partners and RAZE will explain:

  • why only 2 out of 10 tested slots remained profitable;
  • how the acquisition strategy for Tier-1 Facebook was built;
  • how the N1 Partners funnel influenced conversion rates;
  • and what helped maintain ROI during scaling.

Initial Data

GEO: Canada

Vertical: Gambling (iGaming)

Traffic type: Facebook (PWA) 

Campaign period: April, 20 – May, 8 

Goal: FTD + ROI

Volume (FTD): ~300 deposits

N1 Partners brands: N1 Bet, RollXO, Slot Lounge, Slot Mafia, Lucky Hunter, Retro Bet и Goldex Casino

N1 Partners comment: At the start, we decided not to limit ourselves to a single brand and tested seven brands simultaneously to identify combinations with the highest conversion rates and profitability for the RAZE team’s approach. This allowed us to collect a larger data sample and thoroughly analyse traffic behaviour across our brands.

The main challenge remained traffic quality. In Tier-1 GEOs, generating deposits alone is not enough — it is crucial to understand how traffic performs over time and how players behave after making their first deposit.

Additionally, RAZE had limited historical data on running N1 offers in Canada, which created uncertainty regarding which approach, slot, and “creative + funnel” combination would deliver the best projected ROI.

Why Canada?

Canada was chosen as one of the most stable Tier-1 GEOs for the gambling vertical due to its highly solvent audience, large Facebook traffic volume, and consistent demand within the niche.

Another factor was the state of the Facebook auction. During the campaign period, competition in Canada was lower than in several other English-speaking GEOs, allowing for more comfortable CPMs and faster scaling of successful setups.

However, along with volume came the primary Tier-1 challenge — the high cost of mistakes. As a result, the team deliberately avoided a single-offer strategy and opted for broad testing instead.

RAZE Strategy

Facebook PWA is the core traffic source and key media-buying specialization for the RAZE team.

To begin, the team requested a list of top-performing slots for Canada from N1 Partners and analyzed them using spy tools: which approaches were already active in the auction, what mechanics competitors were using, and which creatives were generating the highest CTR.

N1 Partners comment: Along with a list of top-performing slots, the RAZE team received recommendations regarding Canadian audience specifics, target metrics, and minimum data thresholds required to evaluate traffic quality from N1 Partners. This enabled RAZE to build tests based on advertiser-focused metrics rather than operating blindly.

A custom funnel featuring N1 Partners bonuses was also created.

At the same time, three optimisation models were launched:

  • Auto Bid
  • Min CPA Cap (when triggered, budgets were aggressively scaled up to ~$10,000+ for optimal delivery)
  • Max Bid

The primary goal was to quickly determine which model provided the best buying control and allowed Facebook’s algorithm to learn most effectively under expensive Tier-1 traffic conditions.

N1 Partners’ involvement extended beyond simply providing offers and slots.

N1 Partners comment: In addition to recommendations regarding top slots and audience specifics, it was important for us to evaluate how partner traffic interacted with different brands. Therefore, from the very beginning, we established profitability benchmarks and KPIs that became our key reference points after the first tests.

One of the main characteristics of Tier-1 Facebook traffic was its inconsistency even within high-quality traffic segments. Because of this, campaigns could not be evaluated too early — the algorithm needed sufficient time to accumulate data.

This later became one of the key factors behind the campaign’s success.

RAZE Strategy Analysis

At launch, the RAZE team tested 10 slots from N1 Partners. The slots were analyzed through spy tools to determine which creatives were running and which approaches were currently trending.

After evaluating the feasibility of each approach, the team selected 2 slots and developed custom creatives based on identified patterns.

However, initial tests revealed that most hypotheses were not economically viable.

Only two slots from the N1 Bet brand remained profitable:

  • Gates of Olympus 1000
  • Coin Volcano

 

Examples of Coin Volcano creatives that were used

Approaches That Worked and Why

The Coin Volcano funnel delivered the best results in terms of the traffic-to-FTD conversion path.

N1 Partners comment: From the N1 product side, this performance was further supported by the funnel structure itself: users were sequentially presented with a welcome bonus, available payment methods, and the most popular games for their region.

On the N1 Partners side, the team evaluated not only the final number of deposits but also the efficiency of the entire funnel. Average campaign performance reached 39.83% for Click-to-Registration (Click2Reg) and 37.99% for Registration-to-Deposit (Reg2Dep). This made it possible to identify specific buyer–creative–product combinations with strong potential for further scaling.

As a result, users understood the offer faster and the overall setup became more cohesive. This is especially important in Tier-1 GEOs, where the cost of mistakes at every stage is significantly higher.

      

PWA and landing page design featuring the advertiser’s bonus offer

N1 Partners comment: One of the key success factors was a properly structured funnel. The landing page focused exclusively on essential information and guided users through a clear post-registration flow: a welcome bonus as the primary hook, payment methods, top regional games, and continued interaction with the product.

Additionally, the N1 Partners team continuously monitored page loading speed and technical landing page performance to minimise traffic losses before registration.

Creatives and Approaches

During testing, the team experimented with several approaches:

  • video creatives
  • reaction-style scenarios
  • offline casino aesthetics
  • classic static ads

However, nearly all complex approaches underperformed compared to simple static creatives.

The best-performing setups were the most straightforward combinations: slot + bonus + winnings + clear CTA.

Static creatives offered lower installation costs, enabling faster offer changes, slot rotation, and testing of new angles without rebuilding production assets from scratch. As a result, most of the budget was ultimately shifted toward static creatives.

Scaling and Optimization

Initially, the team tested three acquisition models simultaneously: Auto Bid, Min CPA Cap, and Max Bid. The primary focus was not only deposit cost but also FTD quality, which meant decisions were made only after collecting sufficient data.

Working Approaches

    • Min CPA Cap + aggressive scaling.
      Once a stable CPA was achieved, budgets were increased aggressively, reaching approximately $10K in some cases. This allowed the team to capture volume while maintaining ROI.
  • GEO segmentation.
    English-speaking provinces with lower CPMs delivered the strongest performance.
  • Time-based optimisation.
    Most conversions occurred during evenings and weekends, so budgets were allocated more aggressively during those periods.
  • Delayed campaign evaluation.
    Traffic quality improved after 30-40 deposits, so campaigns were not shut down prematurely. N1 Partners analytics played a major role here.
    The product team analysed performance by individual buyers and setups, allowing them to assess traffic quality more deeply than standard CPA or initial deposit metrics and provide timely recommendations regarding scaling or stopping campaigns.
N1 Partners comment: Across numerous tests, we observed that campaigns generating 40+ FDs were significantly more likely to deliver stable profitability. Prematurely stopping campaigns with limited volume often resulted in shutting down potentially strong setups before the algorithm had fully learned.

At the same time, aggressive scaling only worked for proven setups. Increasing budgets too early caused CPM and CPA to rise faster than the volume of quality deposits.

N1 Partners comment: Before launch, we established the following profitability benchmarks:

  • Week 1 → >30% DepSum/Payout
  • Week 2 → >45%
  • Week 3 → >50–55%
  • Week 4 → >65–70%

Average deposit count: from 2.2.

Players with only one deposit: no more than 70%.

This enabled us, as the advertiser, to receive traffic of the required quality while allowing the partner to maintain profitability during scaling.

Where Profit Was Lost

  • Only 2 out of 10 tested slots remained profitable, meaning part of the budget was spent on ineffective tests.
  • Video and reaction-based approaches lost to simple static creatives featuring slots and bonuses.
  • Premature scaling of weak ad sets increased CPM and CPA without improving FTD quality.
  • Some campaigns were stopped before Facebook had enough time to complete its learning phase.

Campaign Results

Over 18 days, the team achieved:

  • FTD Volume: ~300 deposits
  • Traffic: 2,659 installs
  • CTR: 0.9–1%
  • CPC: $2.5–4
  • CPA: $140–156
  • Best Optimization Model: Min CPA Cap + aggressive budget scaling

Positive ROI was achieved as early as the third day of traffic acquisition.

After the first 30 deposits, the team stabilized at approximately 30 daily FTDs and, on some days, reached up to 50 deposits despite account bans and market turbulence.


Ad Account #1


Ad Account #2

Day 1 of Ad Campaign

Day 3 of Ad Campaign

One of the key success factors from the N1 Partners side was the continuous feedback exchange between the media-buying and product teams.

N1 Partners comment: Simply acquiring players is not enough. For long-term cooperation, traffic profitability must work for both the advertiser and the buying team. Regular feedback and in-depth traffic analysis by buyer and setup enabled us to quickly determine which campaigns truly deserved scaling.

Case Takeaways

The RAZE × N1 Partners case once again proved that in Tier-1 markets, finding a strong creative or a winning slot alone is no longer enough.

Success comes only when several factors work together:

  • strong Facebook media buying;
  • deep traffic quality analytics;
  • an effective product funnel;
  • continuous data exchange between partner and advertiser;
  • scaling only validated setups.
N1 Partners comment: Even before launch, both teams established unified traffic quality criteria and scaling benchmarks. This approach accelerated decision-making, eliminated subjective evaluations, and helped focus on setups that were profitable for both parties.

FAQ: RAZE x N1 Partners Case Study

1. What was the main insight of the campaign?

The main insight was that in Tier-1 GEOs, you cannot rely solely on creatives or bidding. Canadian traffic is expensive, and if your funnel fails to meet user expectations, you start losing money.

We succeeded through a comprehensive approach: we took top-performing slots from the advertiser, validated them using spy tools, filtered out weak hypotheses through testing, built a custom funnel around a specific slot, and only then began scaling.

Ultimately, we realised that the right funnel can be just as important as the creative itself. It directly impacts FTD quality and overall profitability. “— Artem Mayskiy, Team Lead at Media Buying, RAZE.

2. What surprised you during launch?

What surprised us was how traffic quality improved with scale. Initial deposits do not always provide an objective picture: campaigns may appear unstable, CPA fluctuates, and at that point the temptation to stop everything is very strong.

However, traffic quality turned out to be better than expected. After 30-40 deposits, it became clear that the algorithm was finding the right audience much more effectively. That was a very important signal for us.” — Artem Mayskiy, Team Lead at Media Buying, RAZE.

3. What is scalable from this campaign and what is not?

From the advertiser’s perspective, it is crucial to monitor profitability benchmarks and quickly disable underperforming traffic. Before launch, we agreed with our partner on minimum acceptable traffic thresholds and adhered to them.

The percentage of players making only a single deposit (without repeats) could not exceed 70%. By strictly following these metrics during testing, we received traffic of the quality we required as an advertiser, while the partner maintained profitability.” — Alexey Gusarov, Team Lead of Affiliates, N1 Partners.

4. One piece of advice for affiliates and the market.

Don’t stop campaigns too early. Keep driving installs and determine your acceptable deposit and install costs. This allows you to evaluate any funnel objectively and make informed decisions rather than guessing. It’s also important not to spread yourself too thin.

We tested 10 slots, but only 2 remained in active use. Growth started when we stopped distributing budget across numerous hypotheses and focused on setups that had already demonstrated proven audience interest.

It’s better to fully optimise one working funnel than to superficially test ten.” — Artem Mayskiy, Team Lead at Media Buying, RAZE.

It’s important not only to monitor your own metrics as an advertiser but also to understand your partner’s needs.

Everyone talks about win-win relationships between advertisers and media-buying teams, but in practice, this only works when both sides genuinely understand each other’s objectives and make decisions based on overall traffic economics rather than isolated metrics.

This approach is exactly what allowed the team to become profitable by the third day and maintain stable volume in one of the market’s most expensive GEOs.”Alexey Gusarov, Team Lead of Affiliates, N1 Partners.

Subscribe to the RAZE team on Telegram, where they share fresh case studies, campaign results, proven setups, and scaling insights based on real-world experience rather than theory.

Work with N1 Partners and scale gambling traffic alongside a team that helps build long-term profitable setups:

  • 14+ casino and sportsbook brands with strong Reg2Dep performance
  • 10+ Tier-1 GEOs
  • CPA up to €700 and RevShare up to 55% + NNCO for top partners

Be Number One with N1!

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