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Paysafe strengthens iGaming market leadership with New York entry

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Expansion into New York sports-betting market builds on broad 2021 U.S. growth, established presence in evolving Canadian market, and recent tech innovation  

Paysafe, a leading specialized payments platform, today announced its expansion into the regulated New York sports-betting market to strengthen its position as the leader in North American iGaming payments and affiliate marketing. Steered by Zak Cutler, Paysafe’s new CEO of North America iGaming, the move builds on the company’s strong 2021 growth across the U.S. and Canada, where its established presence benefited from federal sports-betting regulation, and a major Skrill USA digital wallet upgrade for iGaming.

Through its payment gateway, Paysafe is now processing online deposits and payouts for New York players with mobile sports-betting brands in the new market, which is expected to reach $1bn in annual revenue, according to Macquarie. The software of Income Access, Paysafe’s marketing technology and services provider, is also already powering several brands’ New York-focused affiliate programs.

Last year, Paysafe, which has 20+ years’ experience supporting North American and global gaming operators, established a payments footprint in Arizona, Connecticut, Louisiana, Michigan, Montana, Virginia, and Wyoming, where the company either went live with operators or received licensing.

Paysafe, which appointed former DraftKings and Jackpocket leader Cutler in Q3 to lead its new North America iGaming division and deliver an ambitious operator-first growth strategy, is now supporting gaming brands with payments and affiliate marketing in a total of 18 states plus Washington, D.C.

Flagship brands FOX Bet, Golden Nugget Online Gaming, and PointsBet expanded their existing payments partnerships with Paysafe into new states in 2021. New partners Fubo Sportsbook, PlayUp, SuperBook Sports, and WynnBET, among other brands, plugged into Paysafe for traditional credit and debit card payments, the Skrill USA digital wallet and paysafecard and Paysafecash eCash solutions.

2021 also saw tech innovation, with a major Skrill USA revamp in Q4 tailoring the digital wallet specifically for iGaming brands and the full spectrum of their customers – from recreational players to VIP sports bettors. Spanning instant funding of player deposits and receiving payouts plus enhanced UX, the first of several planned Paysafe product upgrades has enjoyed strong adoption by operators.

In Canada, Paysafe unveiled a payments partnership with PlayAlberta.ca following the Q4 2020 launch of Alberta’s only regulated online gambling website. This and longstanding processing partnerships with Atlantic Lottery Corporation, BCLC, Loto-Québec, and Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) ensured Paysafe remained the unquestionable leader in Canadian iGaming payments. The company was strongly positioned when federal regulation last June permitted single-event sports betting, especially in the most populated Canadian province of Ontario, whose iGaming market is expected to generate gross revenue of C$1.86bn by 2026, according to Vixio.

Income Access also continued to dominate the U.S. iGaming affiliate marketing space in 2021, with the Paysafe company entering Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Michigan, West Virginia, and Virginia. New flagship affiliate program partners included Betfred Sports USA, Virginia Lottery, and WynnBET.

Cutler said: “Payments and affiliate marketing play essential roles in customer conversion and the growth of iGaming brands and the wider market. We’re proud to have supported the ongoing expansion of the North American online gaming space in 2021 through 2022, with our recent entry into New York – a pivotal market that will hopefully galvanize broader U.S. state and Canadian provincial regulation.”

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MelBet Partners to Bring UFC Champion Kamaru Usman to SiGMA Central Europe

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SiGMA Europe is one of the most significant events in the iGaming industry. This year, the event is taking place in Rome and will bring together over 30,000 attendees, 1200 sponsors and feature four stages with 550+ top speakers.

On November 05, in partnership with MelBet Partners & Affiliates, former MMA legend and World Champion Kamaru Usman will join the event as a special guest. At booth 5067G attendees of SiGMA Central Europe have the chance to take photos, hear insights and what it takes to rise to the top on a global stage.

During the conference, there will be two activities available for guests at MelBet’s booth:

Punch Challenge. Anyone can come to the booth on November 4 and test their punching power. The person with the strongest punch will have the honour of competing against Kamaru Usman himself.

Want to get exclusive merchandise and take a photo with the MelBet Partners & Affiliates championship belt? Visit the booth. Follow MelBet’s official Instagram account and take a picture with the belt. Those who post a story with the championship belt and tag MelBet will automatically be entered into a drawing for exclusive UFC-themed merchandise.

There will also be a private party, Triumph of the Gladiators, exclusively for the partners and representatives of MelBet Partners & Affiliates, which Kamaru himself will attend. This evening will be an epic event, where history and modernity merge into one.

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When Logic Finds a Face: Meet Refie, ReferOn’s New Living Interface

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Refie, the new living interface inside ReferOn, it’s here.

ReferOn, the next-generation affiliate management platform, has launched Refie — a built-in interface layer that gives the platform its own awareness, making interaction faster, clearer, and more human.

Refie represents a new level of interaction within ReferOn, designed to make complex affiliate data easier to perceive and act on through visual feedback that turns system logic into something instantly understandable. He now lives inside the platform’s interface, appearing on onboarding screens and system state pages, where he reflects how the system feels and responds in real time.

Refie isn’t a chatbot or a mascot — he’s an integrated UX layer that connects technical precision with human intuition. By reducing noise and guiding attention naturally, he helps affiliate managers work faster while avoiding mistakes and staying aligned with live performance data.

We like to call this approach “lazy intelligence” — systems that think before you do so you can focus on what actually matters. Refie is the first visible step toward that.

Roadmap: From Awareness to Assistance

Refie’s introduction marks the beginning of ReferOn’s next development stage.
He’s the foundation for what comes next: gamification, engagement, and, ultimately, intelligent assistance. Through him, we’ll introduce a more interactive, rewarding experience where every action feels meaningful. Over time, Refie will evolve from a visual signal into a personal AI agent — the intelligent core of the ReferOn platform.

Vlad Bondarenko, ReferOn’s Head of Product, commented, “Refie isn’t just an add-on or feature — it’s a reflection of how our platform and team think. For years, affiliate platforms have been built for reporting, not for people. We wanted to change that. Refie was born to simplify. He embodies how we think about technology: clarity, control, and connection should feel natural, not forced.

With Refie, ReferOn has learned how to say hi — not with words, but quietly, through awareness. It’s how the system shows it understands what’s happening. He represents the moment ReferOn moved beyond functionality and toward awareness, emotion, and intelligence. The launch goal is to show that the era of faceless B2B tools is ending.”

The ReferOn team will showcase the platform’s latest innovations at SiGMA Central Europe in Rome (Booth 5044). There, attendees can explore the system in action, connect with the team, and experience Refie — the living interface making its first public debut.

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IZIGROUP and Gamblers Connect Enter a New Partnership

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Gamblers Connect, a leading and trusted iGaming Medium & Affiliate website for the iGaming sector, is excited to announce its latest strategic partnership with a true pillar of the European gaming industry: IZIGROUP.

Based in Malta, IZIGROUP is one of the most respected and established operators in the iGaming world. Its influence is immense, serving as the exclusive concessionaire for the National Lottery of Malta through their subsidiary, National Lottery plc. They also operate Malta’s most iconic land-based casino, the Dragonara Casino, a name synonymous with quality and heritage since 1964. The group also has a sports and casino betting platform, IZIBET.

But this partnership isn’t just about land-based prestige. IZIGROUP has powerfully translated its decades of experience into the digital realm with a formidable iGaming presence. This includes their flagship online brands, Dragonara Online Casino and IZIBET which are rapidly expanding beyond Malta into international markets.

Gamblers Connect’s mission has always been to act as the essential bridge, connecting its community with the most trusted, innovative, and responsible operators in the industry.

This partnership is a perfect embodiment of that goal. IZIGROUP’s entire operational philosophy is built on the same values: a deep commitment to safe, responsible, and engaging gaming experiences.

With €920 million in total gaming turnover last year and a clear strategy focused on digital innovation, IZIGROUP represents the gold standard of a modern, successful, and ethical gaming operator.

Gamblers Connect is proud to feature IZIGROUP’s brands and to provide users with a direct connection to their world-class portfolio. This collaboration strengthens the network and, more importantly, reinforces a promise to only partner with the best.

Gregory Busuttil, Acquisition & Retention Executive at IZIGROUP, commented: “This feels like a true partnership, not just another campaign — and that’s what sets it apart.”

Gjorgje Ristikj, Founder & CEO at Gamblers Connect, stated: “Our collaboration with IZIGROUP marks an important milestone for Gamblers Connect. Joining forces with a reputable Malta-based brand allows us to combine credibility with reach, delivering stronger exposure, better performance and a more mature presence in the industry. We see this partnership not as a campaign, but as the beginning of a long-term strategic relationship.”

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