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Checkd Group expands into Canada as FlashPicks gains Ontario licence

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Fast-growing iGaming business Checkd Group has entered the sports betting market in Canada with its FlashPicks brand after gaining an affiliate licence from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).

The acquisition of the licence, which arrived in time for the start of the new NFL season, comes after Checkd Group met a series of strict marketing regulations in Canada’s most heavily populated province.

The new licence means that sports bettors in Ontario can utilise operator links on Checkd Group’s fast-growing sports betting community site FlashPicks, along with their counterparts in 15 US states where online betting is currently regulated.

It also coincides with the appointment of Callum Broxton as Checkd Group’s Head of US Operations. Broxton has spent the past six years within Checkd’s Media division, as Head of Social, Head of Brand Operations and Commercial Manager, and will now be based full-time in New York.

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“Ontario is an important sports betting market and one where there is a high bar in terms of meeting regulatory requirements,” said Broxton.

“To have gained our first licence in Canada is a major milestone, serving to underline the rapid progress since we launched FlashPicks in the US earlier this year. We have been working hard to increase the range of experts that we can utilise to help inform and educate FlashPicks’ rapidly growing community and it is gratifying to be able to serve sports enthusiasts right across North America ahead of what is sure to be an exciting NFL season. Our aim is to provide the community with stats and information that can inform their picks – and hopefully help create some winners.

“On a personal note, six years on from first joining the company it’s a great privilege to head up Checkd’s international arm, just in time for the football season. We have some very exciting plans ahead and I can’t wait to get started.”

Launched earlier this year, North American-focused FlashPicks provides visitors to the website with selections served up by a team of US sports specialists. The brand has quickly gained traction on social channels, hitting 30 million organic Twitter impressions, as well as 250,000 unique visitors on the website.

FlashPicks is also growing its video and audio content presence, with new headline show ‘For Bettor or Worse’ achieving over 500,000 views and listens across all platforms. It has also significantly expanded its resident US sports betting experts, driving traffic to operator partners including FanDuel Sportsbook, BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook, bet365 and PointsBet.

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FlashPicks has continued to evolve and now features live odds feeds for four major sports, with instant betslip click-outs to selected operator partners – a key feature for enhancing the user experience as the NFL season gets underway. It is currently licenced in key US states including New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.

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Galaxsys Joins Forces with First Look Games to Boost Global Reach

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Fast and slot games developer Galaxsys taps into First Look Games’ affiliate network to drive growth across key markets.

First Look Games, the London-based B2B platform that helps game studios connect with over 1,000 trusted publishers, has teamed up with award-winning fast and slot game developer Galaxsys to bring its entire portfolio to a global audience.

Thanks to the new partnership, Galaxsys’ fast, slot, and skill games—including hits like Tower Rush and Olympian Legends — are now available to First Look Games’ network of more than 1000 affiliate publishers, reaching over 20 million players across Europe, LatAm, and Asia.

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Affiliates will get exclusive access to game assets, certified marketing materials, and playable demos through First Look’s platform, making it easier than ever to promote Galaxsys’ high-performance titles.

Tom Galanis, CEO at First Look Games, said: “Fast games are having a real moment right now, and Galaxsys is right at the heart of that trend. Their titles not only grab players’ attention but keep them coming back. It’s exactly the kind of content our publishers love.”

Teni Grigoryan, Chief Sales and Partner Management Officer at Galaxsys, commented: “Partnering with First Look Games is a great opportunity for us to put our games in front of a wider global audience. Their platform gives affiliates everything they need to promote our titles effectively, from marketing tools to demo access. We’re excited to work with a partner that truly knows how to amplify a studio’s presence in the market.”

Galaxsys enters the partnership with strong industry momentum, having recently picked up several major awards. Known for its focus on skill-driven, short-format gameplay, the studio is tapping into a growing player demand for fast, engaging experiences that offer more than just chance.

First Look Games, meanwhile, continues to be the go-to platform for game studios looking to scale their affiliate marketing. To date, the company has helped over 50 studios extend their reach and level up the quality of their campaigns.

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Amusnet Enters into Partnership with Casino.Online

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Amusnet has entered into a partnership with Casino.online, an affiliate dedicated to delivering in-depth reviews and comparisons of online casinos targeting players in multiple languages and regions, including Bulgaria, Spain and Portugal. This collaboration will focus on showcasing comprehensive reviews of Amusnet’s extensive portfolio of premium casino titles to a broad global audience, starting with the slot Extra Crown Deluxe.

The slot’s is a sophisticated evolution of the company’s signature and top-performing slot Extra Crown, highly recognised in various markets. Extra Crown Deluxe stands out with its 5 reels, 20 fixed paylines and top-notch sound effects complemented by a number of special features including the popular Gamble feature, allowing players to multiply their winnings, as well as the Jackpot Cards bonus game, where players have the chance to win one of four progressive jackpots.

“Partnering with Casino.online presents an opportunity to expand the reach of our games and connect with an audience that values high-quality gaming experience. We’re thrilled to highlight top-performing titles like Extra Crown Deluxe and deliver even more engaging content designed to enhance the player experience across all platforms. Casino.online’s solid reputation and deep insight into local player preferences – particularly within our valued Spanish, Portuguese, and Bulgarian markets – make them an ideal partner as we expand our international presence,” said Liliya Chatalbasheva, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Amusnet.

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“At Casino.online, we genuinely care about our audience and are committed to connecting them only with the best brands in the industry. Amusnet stands out as one of the top gaming providers worldwide, and we’re proud to do everything we can to support their brand awareness and bring their exceptional games to more players,” said Joshua Rawlings, Head of Strategy at Casino.online.

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Affiliate Leaders Summit Grows 40% as Global Operators and Affiliates Flock to Lisbon

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Following a successful run, the Affiliate Leaders Summit will make its return to the Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL) this September, now expanded to a three-day format and featuring the debut of the Affiliate Leaders Awards.

Taking place from 16–18 September, the Affiliate Leaders Summit runs alongside SBC Summit as a focused, standalone platform for affiliates, affiliate managers, and enabling suppliers. It also delivers a more targeted networking and learning experience, with a dedicated content stage and curated audience of 8,000 operator representatives and 3,500 affiliates.

Affiliate Leaders Summit delegates will also enjoy full access to wider SBC Summit features, including evening socials, the main expo floor, and Super Stage keynotes from leading voices such as Gary Vaynerchuk.

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Rasmus Sojmark, Founder and CEO of SBC, said: “Last year’s launch of the Affiliate Leaders Summit was a big milestone for us. The response was incredible, but we knew we could do even more. That’s why this year, we’re giving it the time it deserves; three full days to ensure attendees can take in everything this event has to offer.

“We’re also introducing the Affiliate Leaders Awards, which I’m personally very excited about. Affiliates play a vital role in this industry, and it’s time we had a platform that truly celebrates their work alongside the operator programmes and suppliers who help make it all happen.”

A 40% expansion of the 2025 show floor also underscores the event’s rising influence, following 2024’s debut that earned standout NPS ratings—79 from affiliates and 68 from operators. This year’s exhibitor list is stacked with leaders of the field, including Catena Media, Clever Advertising, Evoke, Flashscore, Kaizen Gaming, Medier, Megapari, Novibet, and Shake, offering attendees direct access to key players across the affiliate and operator landscape.

On the conference side of things, the Affiliate Leaders Stage at this year’s summit delivers a powerful three-day journey through the evolution of affiliate marketing,  starting with the martech tools redefining performance and partnerships, moving into audience-focused strategies that tap into community-driven SEO and smarter collaboration, and culminating in a forward-looking exploration of AI, diversification beyond Google, and the future role of affiliate managers.

With debates, CEO insights, hands-on workshops, and panels tackling everything from automation and CRM to content authenticity and deal transparency, this stage arms attendees with the ideas, tools, and strategies needed to thrive in a rapidly shifting digital landscape.

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The conference sessions will bring together some of the biggest names in affiliate marketing, including Jonathan Edelshaim (CEO, Natural Intelligence), Elaine Gardiner-Ruddock (Managing Director, TAG Media), Peter Gunni (CEO, Traffic Lab), Filip Komljenovic (Head of Sales, Sofascore), Deb Lee (Director of AI & Data Operations, CILA, Entain), Andre Machado (CCO, Clever Advertising), Leanne Muleba (Chief Operations Officer, Matching Visions), and Johan Styren (CEO & Co-founder, Dilanti Media).

Those joining the Affiliate Leaders Summit will benefit not only from the tailored content on the dedicated stage and Super Stage but also from the addition of the Global Markets and Emerging Markets stages. With affiliates and operators among the most curious about cross-border growth, these new stages provide an ideal opportunity to explore regional strategies and understand new audiences.

Affiliate and operator attendees can expect the VIP treatment at the Affiliate Leaders Summit, with complimentary access to the event’s premium evening networking lineup. That includes the high-energy Opening Party with Joel Corry and Imanbek, and the return of INFINITY Lisbon, featuring electrifying performances from Alok and Timmy Trumpet.

Sojmark added: “The Affiliate Leaders Summit is designed to make networking and easier by giving you a dedicated space to connect. But the hospitality doesn’t stop there. You’re part of the full SBC Summit experience. With access to all six stages, complimentary food and drinks at the Food Festival, and the freedom to explore every area of the event, you’re welcome to engage as widely as you like. The Affiliate Leaders Summit simply helps you focus your efforts where they matter most.”

Affiliate or operator? Get your free pass now.

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Not an operator or affiliate? Here’s how to get a pass:

VIP Event Pass – Enjoy full access to the event, including: all conference sessions, evening networking parties, pre-loaded food festival wristband with €30, and post-event access to all content.

Group VIP Event PassGet VIP Event Passes for just €400 each (a saving of €200 per ticket!) when you buy three or more passes (Perfect for bringing the team along!)

Expo+ Pass: Gain access to the full exhibition floor and all conference sessions across the three days. This does not include access to our exclusive VIP evening networking events.

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Expo Only Pass: Free to attend, this pass gives you access to the exhibition floor –  perfect for networking and exploring the show without attending the conference sessions.

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