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Roberto Carlos exclusive: the Global Ambassador for Football for Friendship answers the questions of Young Participants from all over the world
The former Brazilian international, three-time winner of the Champions League and Global Ambassador of the Gazprom International Children’s Social Programme Football for Friendship (F4F), Roberto Carlos, spoke in an exclusive press conference with Young Players and Young Journalists about his life, his career and his support for F4F.
Roberto Carlos won the World Cup with the Brazilian national team in 2002. He also won the UEFA Champions League title three times (1998, 2000 and 2002) with Real Madrid as well as numerous national league championship titles. Currently, he is working as a youth coach at Real Madrid. Since 2020 he has also been a Global Ambassador for Football for Friendship. He has supported the programme since 2019, when he presented the winners of the F4F World Championship the cup at the closing events in Madrid, having taken part in other important highlights of the tournament as well.
In an online press conference at the end of May, he answered a wide range of questions from Young Players and Young Journalists with charm and wit. The topics ranged from the highlights of his career to his relationship with his family, his native country Brazil, and his support for Football for Friendship.
Asked about his most famous goal, Roberto Carlos couldn’t suppress a smile at first because, as he explained, he is often asked this question. But he then went on to mention his free kick against France on 3rd June 1997 at the Tournament of France in the 21st minute of the game and also his spectacular goal against CD Teneriffa on 21st February 1998. He also explained that the derby match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona had always been a highlight. He said that the Brazilian national team of 2002 and Real Madrid with its galacticos were his favourite teams, and argued that whether or not football was becoming more and more commercialised depended a lot on the actual club. Overall, football would continue to develop both technically and tactically.
He told David Sargent from Ireland that it was true that he had been named after the famous Brazilian singer Roberto Carlos Braga. It had been the wish of his father, whose favourite singer this was. He, Roberto Carlos, was a great admirer of the Brazilian singer Alexandre Pires. He explained that his family had been poor and that, when he was twelve, he had wanted to become a lawyer. But then everything had quickly turned out differently: a football career in Brazil, the national team and an invitation to play in Europe. He said that his family had always supported him, particularly his father, who had played football himself. And, of course, it had been painful to leave his family when he was just 13 years old.
Kinley Deki Yangzom from Bhutan asked him what he would do differently. He replied that everything had gone well and had helped him to develop personally and professionally. He told Miriam Sheahan from Ireland that he had never been afraid. But of course he had had dreams, for example to be able to build his parents a house.
In his view, respect towards others, and good, friendly behaviour – towards one’s opponent as well – were important qualities. He told Dominic Kramberger from Sweden that teamwork was an important precondition for success. And his answer to the question from Xuance Li, a Young Journalist from China, was that, because he himself had always behaved properly towards others, he had never been offended by anyone. Mihajlo Nasik, a Young Journalist from Serbia, played Roberto Carlos a serenade on his piano and then asked him about his creative hobbies. Roberto answered that he didn’t have any special talents and that his life was taken up with football 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Doro Yusupov from Tajikistan wanted to know what, in his view, were typical traditions in Brazil. The football star’s answer was good fortune, good food, respect for one’s family and the desire to spend the weekend with one’s family. Aahana Kamboj from India observed that Brazil had so many good footballers and asked whether it was to do with a particular kind of sand on the beaches there. Carlos replied that he had lived in India for some time and had a great love for the country. He went on to explain that the sand on the beaches most certainly wasn’t the reason why Brazil had so many good footballers. Quite simply, the people in his country played football everywhere and everyone wanted to become a star.
What he found good about Football for Friendship was that so many Young Players and Young Journalists meet up and can interact with one another. He thanked the young people for their many interesting questions and wished them all every success.
The 9th season of Football for Friendship is taking place in an online format from 14th to 29th May 2021. This year, F4F is bringing boys and girls together from more than 200 countries and regions. Young Players aged 12 are taking part in the 2021 Football for Friendship eWorld Championship (eF4F). The competition is being played on “F4F World”, the football simulator, which is available free of charge in 27 languages on MS Windows, Apple MacOS, Android and iOS.
Young Journalists report in the International Children’s Press Centre on the events in the 9th season of Football for Friendship and share with their friends the most important values in the programme: friendship, equality, fairness, health, peace, devotion, victory, traditions, and honour.
You can watch the video of this press conference by clicking on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi6qD7wkhWA.
Aahana Kamboj, India: “I really enjoyed the session with Football for Friendship Global Ambassador, Roberto Carlos, where the Young Journalists from different countries asked questions related to his football career. Even I got the opportunity to ask a question. According to Roberto, teamwork is the key to success, and everyone must follow this rule to be successful in life.”
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N1 Brand Series: N1 Bet — Player Profile & GEOs
Every brand requires its own approach, which is why in the N1 Brand Series, the N1 Partners team breaks down products through a practical, hands-on lens.
In this episode let’s look inside N1 Bet: its core strengths, audience specifics, and approaches to improving traffic efficiency. In addition, the team has prepared a traffic setup for N1 Sport Promo, a new promotion aligned with the upcoming high-intensity sports season and FIFA 2026.
Within the campaign running from June 10 to July 20, partners will be able to earn additional bonuses for high-quality sports and prediction traffic, increasing their potential rewards alongside the number of acquired FTDs.
N1 Bet: Product breakdown
N1 Bet combines classic sports betting, casino, and Prediction Markets into a single product, offering users a wide variety of markets, an intuitive interface, fast onboarding, and attractive promotional mechanics designed to boost engagement.
- Brand name: N1 Bet
- GEOs: AU, NZ, AT, DE, CA, CH, IE, NO, IT
- Main verticals: Casino, betting, prediction markets
- Target audience: Users aged 25-55 interested in online casinos, slots, and live games, oriented toward a fast and seamless gaming experience.
- User value: Ease of use, fast access to games, bonuses, and promotional mechanics
- Features/advantages: Simple and fast registration flow, smooth UX, wide selection of slots and live games, fast deposits/withdrawals, and regular promotions.
- Reg2Dep:
PPC: 40–60%
FB: 22–30%
SEO: 40–45%
- Retention Rate: 25–35%
- LTV: up to €1500
Player’s portrait
N1 Bet audience is primarily composed of Tier-1 GEO users, which directly influences their behaviour and expectations toward the product. From a payment behaviour perspective, Tier-1 audiences demonstrate a higher average deposit compared to Tier-2 and Tier-3 markets, especially in Australia, New Zealand, and the DACH region.
Another key product characteristic is strong mobile dominance. On average, 87% of active users play from mobile devices. In English-speaking GEOs, this share is even higher:
- AU — 95%
- NZ — 96%
- CA — 95%
In practice, this is mostly a mobile-only audience. In the DACH region, mobile traffic is also dominant, although desktop still retains a presence:
- DE — 89% mobile
- AT — 91% mobile
Peak player activity occurs in the evening — from 19:00 to 23:00 local time.
Player characteristics by GEO
Austria
- A premium audience segment.
- 91% of users play on mobile devices.
- High interest in slots, especially classic titles such as Legacy of Dead and Book of Ra.
- Higher rates with fewer deposits.
- Behavior is close to a VIP segment.
Germany
- Also a premium segment.
- 89% mobile traffic, while maintaining a noticeable desktop share.
- The most balanced mix of slots, live casino, and sportsbook.
- Slots share is lower than in other GEOs, but classic slots remain in demand.
Australia
- 95% mobile users.
- High average revenue per user.
- Main interest focused on slots and crash games.
- Branded games, including Chicken Road 2 x N1 Bet, are among the most popular products.
Canada
- 95% mobile audience.
- Average ARPPU is comparable to Australia.
- Gaming behaviour is mostly slot-oriented.
- High interest in branded content.
- Lower sensitivity to bonus offers compared to other markets.
New Zealand
- The most mobile-driven audience — 96%.
- Lower ARPPU and average bet size.
- The only GEO with a consistently high share of live casino activity — 17% to 56% vs 10-22% in other markets.
- The most diverse gameplay behavior overall.
New players’ behavior
New user behaviour largely depends on traffic source:
- Facebook Crash campaigns — users start with crash games (Chicken Road, Aviator, etc.) and then gradually move into slots.
- Facebook Slots campaigns — users immediately engage with slots without switching categories.
- PPC — most common mix: slots + live casino.
- Influence — mixed interest across slots, crash games, and live casino.
- SEO — primarily focused on slots and live games.
General trends
- Slots remain the main driver of new player activity, accounting for 60–80% of playtime (higher in AT and AU, lower in DE and CA).
- Crash games work extremely well as a primary conversion tool, especially for Facebook traffic.
- Live casino becomes more popular after the 2nd–3rd deposit, especially among users from DACH and NZ.
High-LTV Player Behavior
High lifetime value players are not characterised by single large deposits but by consistent product engagement:
- more than 4 active gaming sessions per week;
- use of multiple verticals simultaneously (slots + live, slots + sportsbook, sportsbook + prediction markets);
- active participation in VIP and loyalty programs;
- use of cashback and loyalty systems instead of bonus hunting;
- strong interest in new providers, tournaments, and product updates;
- stable deposit patterns without sharp promo-driven spikes;
- engagement in onsite activities (tournaments, bonus shop) and CRM communications.
This category of users forms the most stable and long-term LTV for partners.
Top 3 Working Funnels for N1 Bet
Funnel 1
This funnel is designed for a broad audience and performs well due to a simple and clear message. The main focus is the ability to start with a small amount and potentially win big. This approach helps maintain a low FTD cost and quickly scale traffic volume.
- Traffic source: Facebook
- GEO: AU
- Page type: PWA
- Audience: Men and women 25+
- Approach: The creative is based on a dynamic video. It starts with a stack of cash in front of a smartphone or computer screen, then shifts to gameplay featuring slots, bonuses, and winning combinations. A voiceover explains the low entry threshold, easy start, and the ability to play directly from a smartphone. The main goal is to create a sense of accessibility and highlight potential winnings.
- Why it works: Users immediately see core triggers — money, wins, and a low entry barrier. The funnel appeals to the desire for fast results with minimal investment.
- Key funnel element: Slots and PWA
- Performance indicators: CPC, FTD cost, and average player value
- Scaling method: Duplication of successful ad campaigns
- Risks/limitations: May attract lower-quality traffic
- Common mistakes: Launching too many campaigns at once with high budgets
- Expert note: This funnel should be scaled gradually. The best approach is to start with a single campaign and allow algorithms to gather sufficient data. If stable FTD and average value metrics are achieved over several days, scaling should be done through duplication rather than abrupt budget increases.
Funnel 2
This approach can attract higher-quality audiences thanks to a combination of a recognizable influencer, a real casino environment, and a native-style product presentation. When executed properly, it can maintain an acceptable FTD cost while bringing in users with strong long-term engagement potential.
- Traffic source: Facebook
- GEO: AU
- Page type: PWA
- Audience: Men and women 25+
- Approach: The creative features a well-known influencer inside a physical casino. They play a slot, share their experience, show bet sizes and winnings. The atmosphere is important: other casino visitors react emotionally, creating a sense of real entertainment and leisure. The entire video is positive and demonstrates that this experience is accessible to anyone.
- Why it works: Users see a familiar face and recognizable environment, which increases trust in the ad.
- Key funnel element: Creative and PWA
- Performance indicators: CPC and FTD cost
- Scaling method: Duplication of working campaigns
- Risks/limitations: Improper scaling may significantly increase FTD cost
- Common mistakes: Rapid budget increases instead of gradual scaling
- Expert note: This funnel often delivers higher-quality audiences compared to standard gaming creatives. However, scaling should be done carefully. If performance is stable, it is better to increase volume gradually through duplication while keeping winning campaign settings.
Funnel 3 (for N1 Sport Promo traffic)
During the N1 Sport Promo campaign, sports traffic funnels become especially important.
Below is an approach that can perform well during the FIFA World Cup 2026.
- Traffic source: Facebook Ads
- GEO: Canada
- Page type: PWA with content tailored to a specific World Cup match
- Audience: Men 25–45 interested in football, sports betting, sports news, and international tournaments. Focus is on users actively following the World Cup, discussing matches, and looking for predictions.
- Approach: The creative is built in a news or analytical format centered around a specific World Cup match. It includes predictions, team statistics, starting lineups, injury updates, team form, and expected outcomes. The content must be tightly linked to an upcoming match or trending topic actively discussed by the audience.
- Why it works: Users engage with content they are genuinely interested in. Instead of a standard betting ad, they receive relevant match insights and become part of the analysis process. The high interest in the World Cup enables broader reach and high-quality sports traffic.
- Key funnel element: Creative relevance and match context
- Performance indicators: High CTR, strong registration conversion, and high percentage of users placing bets after registration
- Scaling method: Continuous creation of new creatives for each match day, teams, popular fixtures, and trending tournament news
- Risks/limitations: Creatives quickly lose relevance and require constant updates
- Common mistakes: Using generic sports creatives without match context, scaling too early, and failing to update after the news cycle ends
- Expert note: During the World Cup, funnels built around specific matches or teams perform best. Users respond more strongly to events happening today or tomorrow than to generic sportsbook ads. Fast content updates and relevance are key success factors.
Final Takeaways
N1 Bet consistently performs well across Tier-1 markets when using the right approach. Simple gaming creatives drive volume, influencer-based funnels improve traffic quality, and sports-driven funnels effectively capitalize on major event interest.
With the right strategy, N1 Bet remains a strong product both for scaling volume and for working with high-quality audiences.
Run traffic to N1 Bet with N1 Partners and maximize results during the hot sports season:
- 14+ casino and betting brands with high Reg2Dep
- 10+ Tier-1 GEOs
- CPA up to €700 and RevShare up to 55% + NNCO for top partners
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Slotegrator bringing prediction market engine to iGB L!VE
Slotegrator will showcase a demo of its new prediction market engine, Predictor by Slotegrator, at this year’s edition of iGB L!VE in London. The company’s team will be taking meetings at stand S44.
Slotegrator, a leading iGaming software and business solution provider, will be providing demos of its solutions at stand S44 at this year’s iGB L!VE, held on 1-2 July at ExCeL London.
The highlight will be the demo of Predictor by Slotegrator, a prediction market engine for iGaming platforms. Predictor, currently available for pre-order, uses a peer-to-peer exchange model, so that players buy binary contracts with each other on event outcomes. The operator collects a commission on winnings, generating risk-free revenue. Pricing is set by market pressure, instead of odds being set by the house, creating superior transparency in players’ eyes.
In addition to Predictor, Slotegrator will display its turnkey platform solution, featuring the Casino Builder module. Casino Builder’s preset templates let operators customize their platform’s frontend without the need for a development team, including the placement of key retention tools. The platform solution also features an AI-powered anti-fraud tool.
Additionally, the company will showcase its APIgrator game content integration solution, which integrates over 30,000 games from over 180 developers.
iGB L!VE is one of iGaming’s biggest conferences, bringing together affiliates, online casino and sportsbook operators, investors, and B2B solution and content providers. Over 20,000 visitors attended last year’s event, an 16% increase compared to 2024, and this year is expected to attract even more attendees.
“Nothing compares to live events, and no event compares to iGB L!VE,” says Slotegrator COO Olga Ivanchik. “It’s the best place to connect with existing clients and partners while forging new connections. And, of course, as iGB L!VE is the industry’s flagship event, it’s the perfect place to debut our prediction market engine, Predictor by Slotegrator.”
Booking a meeting in advance is the best way to ensure facetime with the company’s team members.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Since 2012, Slotegrator has been one of the iGaming industry’s leading software and business solution providers for online casino and sportsbook operators.
The company’s main focus is software development and support for online casino platforms, as well as the integration of game content and payment systems.
The company works with licensed game developers and offers a vast portfolio of casino content: slots, live casino games, poker, virtual sports, table games, lotteries, casual games, and data feeds for betting.
Slotegrator also provides consulting services in gambling license acquisition and business incorporation.
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Alea’s Elisabet Vila wins B2B Excellence Award at Women in Gaming Diversity Awards 2026
The company says its PR & Communications Manager was recognised for strengthening Alea’s brand and communications during a growth period.
Alea said its PR & Communications Manager, Elisabet Vila, has won the B2B Excellence Award at the Women in Gaming Diversity Awards 2026.
The Women in Gaming Diversity Awards recognise individuals and organisations across the gaming sector, including contributions on the business-to-business side of the industry. Alea said Vila was recognised for her role in elevating the company’s brand presence and communications strategy during a period of rapid growth.
“I am very honoured to receive this award. The Women in Gaming Diversity Awards are one of the most important events in our industry, especially because they recognise and celebrate the women working so hard across the sector.
The night felt incredibly special, with such a supportive atmosphere as we celebrated so many brilliant colleagues. It was genuinely empowering.
While my name may be on the award, it reflects the work of many talented women across Alea who contribute to our success every day. Without them, we wouldn’t be where we are today.
Being nominated alongside such strong candidates already meant a lot, so winning makes it even more meaningful. I’m incredibly thankful for this recognition and proud to represent Alea at an event like this,” said Elisabet Vila, PR & Communications Manager at Alea.
Alea said the award reflects its focus on developing talent and supporting diversity as the business continues to grow.
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