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Ronaldinho makes footballing return with GAMING1’s Circus brand
Football icon to feature in Circus Cup match in September
Ronaldinho, the 2005 FIFA World Player of the Year, will take part in a unique gala match between KAA Gent and Standard de Liège on 21st of September, in the Ghelamco Arena in Ghent, Belgium.
Now regarded as one of the most technically gifted players football has ever seen, Ronaldinho will return to play for 20 minutes with each team in a match that has been dubbed The Circus Cup. The Brazilian will also be joined by Standard de Liège and KAA Gent legends, with Gunther Schepens and Jean-Francois Gillet captaining both sides.
The match is an initiative by the Belgian gaming brand Circus, a historic sponsor of Standard de Liège and also KAA Gent’s partner since the start of the season.
The Circus Cup is seen as a way of enhancing the company’s involvement in both football clubs, with Circus aiming to be more than just a financial investor for its teams. The 20,000-seater stadium will operate at full capacity with the event expected to sell out, as 15,000 supporters have already registered their interest.
Supporters of both clubs can attend the match for free, with Circus promising the winning team a prize that they can add to their future tifo. Once the game ends, fans will be able to vote for which prize they want, whether it’s an XXXL flag, a statue of a club legend or a fresco in the stadium.
Part of GAMING1, Circus is a Belgian sports betting brand that has grown rapidly in recent times, illustrated by its signing of one of the most well-known names in the sports industry.
Discussing the deal, Circus CEO, Emmanuel Mewissen said: “We’re extremely proud of our partnership with Ronaldinho, one of the best footballers of this – or the last – century.
“Everyone knows his iconic smile, his amazing technique, and inimitable feints. Playfulness is one of Circus’ core values, so Ronaldinho is a perfect match. We want to link that playfulness to being able to have fun in a responsible way.
“I’m sure I speak for everyone when I say that we can’t wait for him to make a return to football in the Circus Cup. It’s bound to be a fantastic spectacle with Ronaldinho swapping shirts and playing for both teams.”
Former professional footballer, Ronaldinho added: “It’s very exciting for me to be teaming up with such a prestigious Belgium company. I’m also looking forward to the Circus Cup match, a great chance to show what I can still do.
“But overall, this cooperation with Circus in Belgium is more than just about football, it’s an ideal collaboration because I see a lot of similarity between the brand’s personality and my own, especially its playfulness.
“I’ve always been about play but pushing this message and tying a meaningful story to it makes a lot of sense, especially regard responsible play. I believe it can have a hugely positive impact on people watching.”
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Fast Track will unveil its new AI-driven natural language platform on 2 September during its annual Fast Track House event in Malta. The launch will also be streamed live online from 4 PM CEST, giving the iGaming industry an exclusive first look at the future of player engagement.
For the past decade, Fast Track has pioneered real-time data integration, the Singularity Model, the only Gameplay Risk Engine, and Rewards, the first AI-ready gamification system. Each innovation has moved the company closer to its vision: to digitalise the iGaming industry and deliver the first self-learning engagement platform.
Fast Track AI is trained on over 10 years of iGaming expertise and designed to transform how CRM teams work. It can perform technical analysis on terabytes of real-time data, deliver advanced insights into CRM performance and player behaviour, and uniquely take direct action on those insights across the platform.
“This isn’t just AI added to CRM. This is CRM re-engineered for the natural language era,” said Simon Lidzén, CEO and Co-Founder of Fast Track.
“Even your wildest imagination can only take you so far; minds have been bound by constraints for so long that it is hard to picture the full power of Fast Track AI. You simply need to see it to believe it. This is why I am organising a live session to unveil it; to showcase what a native iGaming CRM, built on the most comprehensive real-time data infrastructure together with the Singularity Model, is capable of. I urge the whole industry to sign up.” Lidzén added.
The big reveal will take place during the Fast Track House event in Malta and will be streamed live online. The broadcast begins at 4:00 PM CEST on 2 September.
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Affiliate Industry
Nikita Lukanenoks Brings Slotsjudge Into Spotlight With Affiliate Leaders Awards 2025 Nomination
Content Manager’s commitment to clear, reliable casino reviews earns recognition in one of the most competitive categories at the Affiliate Leaders Awards 2025.
Nikita Lukanenoks, Content Manager at Slotsjudge, has been nominated for Affiliate Content Manager of the Year at the Affiliate Leaders Awards 2025. The nomination highlights his contribution to the platform’s growth and puts Slotsjudge alongside some of the most recognised names in the iGaming industry.
Being shortlisted in such a competitive category as Affiliate Content Manager of the Year only highlights the growing influence of Slotsjudge in the iGaming space. The platform has steadily moved from a niche review site to a recognised industry player, attracting a wider audience and building trust among players. This growth has been driven by a clear focus on high-quality, informative content that keeps readers coming back and helps them make better decisions when choosing where and what to play.
Slotsjudge stands out for the way it combines clear, practical casino reviews with helpful guides that even beginners can easily follow. This approach has not only improved how players choose casinos, but has also boosted user engagement across the platform. In addition, strict editorial standards keep every review accurate, up to date, and written in plain, straightforward language, giving readers confidence in the information they find.
“For me, it is all about creating content that is genuinely useful to players. Whether someone is completely new or already experienced, they should find clear, honest information that helps them make better decisions. In an industry that is constantly changing, I believe staying transparent and adapting quickly is the best way to keep our readers’ trust.” — Nikita Lukanenoks, Slotsjudge.
A strong work ethic in content creation has always been central to Slotsjudge’s growth and solid reputation. By providing readers with relevant information, practical tips, and regular updates, the site continues to attract new visitors, while also rewarding returning players with regular perks like Wheel of Fortune. This approach has made Slotsjudge a trusted destination for players seeking the latest insights from the iGaming world.
High-quality content has become one of the main drivers of success in affiliate marketing. In a competitive space where players have countless options, clear and trustworthy information can make a significant difference. The nomination highlights how valuable a strong editorial approach is for building credibility, driving engagement, and building trust with readers.
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Compliance Updates
New channelization assessment from the Gambling Authority confirms Sweden’s problem
BOS – the Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling – comments the assessment of the channelization rate for 2024 in Sweden that the Swedish Gambling Authority (SGA) presented today: https://www.spelinspektionen.se/nyhetsarkiv/kanaliseringsgrad-pa-den-svenska-spelmarknaden-2024/
The assessment in summary:
The Gambling Authority estimates that channelization in the Swedish competitive gambling market is 85%.
This is a decrease of 1 percentage point from last year’s estimate of 86%.
Fewer sources have been used for this year’s assessment. H2 Gambling Capital is now excluded and therefore does not contribute to the estimate of 85%. H2GC recently adjusted its estimate for Sweden down from 91% to 72%.
The estimate of 85% should be compared with the state’s channelization target for a long-term sustainable gambling market: at least 90%.
Gambling verticals such as betting and online casino have also been measured individually. They show large differences. Betting, including the popular betting on horse racing in Sweden, is estimated to have a channelization rate of between 92-96%. Online casino is estimated to have a channelization rate of between 72-82%.
Five main reasons are given as motivations for gambling unlicensed, including a better selection of games on the unlicensed gambling market and having disconnected oneself from licensed gambling on Spelpaus.se.
The SGA will present an estimate of the channelization rate on the Swedish gambling market once a year.
BOS Secretary General Gustaf Hoffstedt comments: “With this assessment, the SGA confirms that Sweden’s major problem in the gambling market is online casino. It is unacceptable that around a quarter of all online casino gambling is leaking out of the licensed market. It is equally unacceptable that this has been accepted by political decision-makers for half a decade, since the channelization has also been low in previous assessments, without effective regulatory measures being taken.
Later this month, gambling investigator Marcus Isgren’s proposal to change the scope of the Gambling Act will be presented. It is a welcome change in the law that will criminalise almost all unlicensed gambling in Sweden. But anyone who understands the gambling market knows that the elephant in the room is that the licensed market is so tightly regulated that it does not appear attractive enough in the eyes of the consumer. Without a review of, for example, the total ban on bonuses and other loyalty programs, next year’s channelization assessment from the SGA will also be a disappointment.”
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