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Meet the Casino Guru judges for the Casino Guru Awards

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3 years ago

November 23, 2022

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After revealing the judges for “The Most Impactful Social Responsibility Initiative” and “The Best Implementation of RG Tools,” Casino Guru is thrilled to introduce you to the people who will weigh on behalf of the company to judge across a number of categories for the upcoming Casino Guru Awards.

Casino Guru Awards will be held online in February 2023 with now less than a month left to submit your nominations. The event will celebrate the greatest and most successful operators and industry professionals who have brought an impactful change to the industry and have worked hard on making gambling a safer, more responsible, and sustainable sector for all participants. Casino Guru’s team of judges includes:

Peter Jesko, Strategy Lead at Casino Guru, who influences the direction of company development and has broad experience and knowledge in the online gambling industry. He offers strategic advice and guidance to the company on all levels.
Maros Gasparik, Head of Content at Casino Guru, who is committed to truthful, accurate, and correct web content and has made it his mission to provide Casino Guru visitors with accurate and factual information about the gambling industry, responsible gambling and gambling addiction.
Šimon Vincze, Sustainable & Safer Gambling Lead at Casino Guru, who is becoming an authority in social responsibility and safer gambling. Vincze has headed Casino Guru’s efforts in helping the industry become safer and more responsible and has expended immeasurable effort to convince stakeholders of the importance of responsible gambling. He has worked on a number of projects within Casino Guru, including the Global Self-Exclusion Initiative and Casino Guru Academy.
Petronela Kontos, Complaints Team Lead at Casino Guru, who is working closely with players and operators and has extensive experience in the gambling industry. Contos is overseeing a team of 13 hardworking individuals who are helping players and brands find a middle ground.
Matej Novota, Head of Data & Complaints at Casino Guru, who is driving the data effort at the company and who knows how important it is to leverage knowledge and information in order to help players and readers discover the most up-to-date information they can discover online about the gambling industry.

Jozef Krucay, Deputy Head of Data & Complaints at Casino Guru, who has been working hard to review casino content and has helped resolve player complaints, analyzed terms and conditions for casinos, and overall held operators to a high standard of player trust and responsibility.
Peter Matúška, Casino Data Team Lead & Complaint Specialist at Casino Guru, who is spearheading Casino Guru’s data team which is dedicated to bringing players honest reviews of the brands they wish to explore.

Each of these professionals has spent a substantial part of their careers in helping to make the gambling industry a better place for consumers.

As such, Casino Guru is proud to bring these judges who will be responsible for a number of categories they are well-versed in and competent to asses objectively and fairly. The Casino Guru judge team will weigh in on “The Fairest Bonus Policy,” “The Fairest General T&Cs,” “The Most Transparent Casino,” and “The Most Effective Handling of Complaints” categories.

Casino Guru Awards is now only four months ahead. Registrations will be closing at the end of November, so make sure to submit your nominations as outlined on the official page.

AI in gaming

ZingBrain AI Boosts Hondubet Engagement

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3 hours ago

April 9, 2026

Wladimir P.

ZingBrain AI Drives Hondubet Growth with Real-Time Personalisation

ZingBrain AI is reshaping the iGaming landscape by delivering measurable performance gains for Hondubet through advanced real-time personalization technology.

By replacing its manually curated casino lobby with a fully automated, API-driven solution, Hondubet has unlocked a new level of player engagement and operational efficiency. The AI-powered system dynamically adapts content to individual player behaviors, ensuring that each user encounters games tailored to their unique preferences.

Significant Performance Gains Across Player Segments

Data from a controlled A/B test comparing the legacy manual lobby with the new personalized system highlights substantial improvements:

A 25% increase in Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) and turnover among newly registered players
A 10% rise in total bets placed by returning users
A 25% boost in the number of unique games explored across the player base

These results underscore the effectiveness of AI-driven personalization in enhancing both user engagement and revenue generation.

From Manual Management to Intelligent Automation

Previously, Hondubet relied heavily on manual processes to manage its casino lobby, requiring constant updates and resource-intensive oversight. According to Julian Pareja Garcia of Hondubet, the shift to ZingBrain AI has been transformative.

The automated system continuously learns from player interactions, refining game recommendations and lobby sections without human intervention. This allows the operator’s team to focus on strategic initiatives rather than routine maintenance.

Smarter Player Experiences Through AI Innovation

Oleg Smolerov emphasized the collaborative approach between the two companies, highlighting a shared commitment to innovation and product excellence.

Rather than static content placement, the AI engine ensures that every element of the lobby evolves in response to real-time data. This creates a more intuitive and engaging user experience, where players are presented with content that feels both relevant and natural.

Aligning Commercial Goals with User Experience

Beyond engagement metrics, the integration also supports Hondubet’s commercial strategy. Through ZingBrain AI’s Game Promotion tool, priority titles can be strategically surfaced within personalized sections.

Crucially, the system evaluates performance continuously. Games that fail to resonate with players are automatically deprioritized and replaced with more relevant options. This ensures a balance between promotional objectives and player satisfaction, maximizing both retention and monetization.

A New Standard for iGaming Personalisation

The success of this integration signals a broader shift within the iGaming industry toward intelligent automation and data-driven experiences. By leveraging AI to personalize every touchpoint, operators like Hondubet are setting new benchmarks for engagement, efficiency, and revenue growth.

As competition intensifies, solutions like ZingBrain AI are poised to become essential tools for operators seeking to deliver meaningful, high-performing user experiences at scale.

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Gambling in the USA

AGS Interactive Announces Launch of Cash Cow Bonus Wheel

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3 hours ago

April 9, 2026

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AGS yesterday announced the launch of Cash Cow Bonus Wheel marking the North American debut of AGS Interactive’s newest character-driven franchise, now available in all licensed real-money online gaming markets.

The title expands AGS’ stepper portfolio and introduces Bartholomoo the Cash Cow — a fresh, fully marketable character designed to anchor a multi-title franchise. Powered by AGS’ proven math models and player-favorite mechanics, Cash Cow Bonus Wheel delivers a contemporary take on the classic 3-reel stepper experience with energetic game play and an approachable design.

“We are so excited to introduce this innovative, character-driven game to the online gaming world,” said Zoe Ebling, Vice President of Interactive at AGS. “With Cash Cow Bonus Wheel, we are leveraging our proven performance-validated math models to reduce performance risk for operators, while pairing that strong foundation with a deliberate, recognizable character and IP strategy. This approach enables us to create franchise assets built for marketing impact, player delight, and scalable, long-term operator success – well beyond the lifecycle of a single title.”

The launch serves as the first chapter in AGSi’s new Cash Cow franchise, a long-term strategy built on character recognition, scalable assets, and compounding operator value. The franchise roadmap includes a buildable ecosystem designed to span multiple formats, channels, and promotional opportunities.

Additionally, Cash Cow Bounty Board will be available in all licensed real-money online gaming markets April 15, with the Cash Cow 3-pot game to follow later in the year.

For more information, visit newsroom.playags.com.

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N1 Partners at Search iGaming Conference 2026 in Limassol

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8 hours ago

April 9, 2026

Wladimir P.

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The N1 Partners team will attend the Search iGaming Conference 2026, held on April 16 in Limassol, Cyprus.

The conference will bring together more than 1,200 professionals in SEO and iGaming, including PPC experts, ASO teams, and affiliate programs representatives for networking and sharing insights.

At the event, the N1 Partners team will not only be an active participant but also a conference bags sponsor for guests. This is the part of a comfortable event experience that helps participants focus on networking and knowledge-sharing.

The conference is a perfect place to discuss profitable deals and SEO traffic, as well as learn more about the N1 SEO Traffic Cup, the first tournament in the N1 Traffic Cups global promo series from N1 Partners. The team will explain how to enter the promotion with highest efficiency at the final stage — there’s still a chance to join the tournament until April 30th.

Participate in the largest SEO tournament in the industry this spring and acquire generous prizes!

In addition to the current promo, N1 Partners affiliate managers will be happy to discuss working with any of the 14+ brands in the portfolio, top Tier-1 GEOs, as well as individual payment terms and payment models.