22Bet and its affiliate program, 22Bet Partners, have earned a place on the shortlist of the AffPapa iGaming Awards 2026 across three competitive categories: Affiliate Program of the Year, Casino Operator of the Year, and Sportsbook Operator of the Year.

More Than a Brand—A Track Record

22Bet Partners has been operating as an affiliate program spanning more than seven proprietary products across distinct audiences and markets. The program maintains a regular presence at key industry events — including SiGMA, iGB Live, and Affiliate World — and has previously received recognition across multiple industry award ceremonies.

The Nominations Tell a Story

22Bet’s shortlisting for Sportsbook Operator of the Year underscores the brand’s continued momentum across competitive sports betting markets. The platform has strengthened its position through expanded market coverage, a sharp odds offering, and a consistently refined user experience that caters to a global audience of sports bettors. Meanwhile, the nomination for Casino Operator of the Year adds further weight to what has been a standout awards cycle for the brand.

The nomination for Affiliate Program of the Year recognises 22Bet Partners’ commission structures, account management, marketing tools, and operational transparency — the practical factors that define working conditions for affiliates on a day-to-day basis.

Partners at the Centre of It All

The 22Bet Partners team has been deliberate about one thing: treating affiliate relationships as genuine partnerships. The Affiliate Program of the Year nomination reflects the results of ongoing collaboration with the affiliate community. 22Bet Partners regards the shortlist as a recognition of the partnerships built over time and the mutual effort that has contributed to this outcome.

Cast Your Vote

The AffPapa iGaming Awards 2026 are open for community voting, and every vote counts. Industry professionals, affiliates, and iGaming enthusiasts are encouraged to support 22Bet and 22Bet Partners at the official voting page.

Defy the Odds (DTO) and BettingStartups have announced a strategic partnership aimed at supporting early-stage companies across iGaming and sports betting, with initial joint activity planned around SBC Summit Americas (June 9–11) in Fort Lauderdale.

DTO, which describes itself as a startup launchpad advising early-stage founders in iGaming, sports betting, sportstech and fintech, will work with BettingStartups, which focuses on the early-stage real money gaming ecosystem, to connect startups with investors, operators and established suppliers.

The organisations said the partnership will focus on improving access to three areas they view as critical for founders: community, collaboration and capital. The companies positioned the effort as a way to increase visibility for emerging businesses, support investor-readiness, and expand introductions between startups and industry stakeholders.

Kelly Kehn, Co-Founder of Defy the Odds said of the partnership, “Innovation doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It happens when founders connect, share ideas and push each other forward. That’s what community does. This partnership with BettingStartups is about bringing more startups together and making sure the wider industry pays attention to what they’re building. Because the future of our industry is being shaped by these founders.”

Jesse Learmonth, founder of BettingStartups, adds “We’ve always been about providing high-signal infrastructure for founders to scale. This partnership with DTO doubles down on that mission, linking our audience with a community that actually opens doors. Starting with the Startup Zone at SBC Americas, we’re giving founders a direct, affordable line to the operators and investors who define this industry.”