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Affiliates Bring 10 Million New Players: Affilka Recaps H1’23
In H1 2023, iGaming brands, collaborating with Affilka by SOFTSWISS, harnessed its power to draw in over 10 million new players through affiliates. SOFTSWISS, a leading tech company offering top-notch solutions for iGaming, shares the product performance results derived from the data spanning 240 Affilka’s clients.
In the first half of the year, 43.7 thousand new affiliate accounts were registered, constituting a significant quarter of all affiliate accounts ever reсorded in the platform’s operational history since 2018. This figure showcases substantial growth, almost 2.3 times greater than in the corresponding period of the previous year.

The rise in new affiliate accounts has catalysed an even more rapid expansion in new player registrations. When comparing the first halves of 2023 and 2022, this indicator has surged by over 2.4 times. This figure highlights the pivotal role of effective affiliate management in driving iGaming success.

The number of clicks on referral links has demonstrated the most impressive growth among all Affilka’s indicators, surging by 8.7 times between H1 2022 and H1 2023. “This surge occurred both due to the increase in the number of affiliate partners and the advancement of the brands powered by Affilka. Operators grow, enter new markets, and try to work with new types of traffic and new affiliates,” explains Anastasia Borovaya, Head of Affilka by SOFTSWISS.

Shifting focus to the financial performance indicators of Affilka, it is worth noting their consistent trend of growth throughout the analysed period. Notably, the affiliate GGR increased by 79.2%. Concurrently, the player deposit amount and affiliate payments both surged, expanding by 90.4% and 60% respectively.
Anastasia Borovaya, Head of Affilka by SOFTSWISS comments: “In our commitment to maintain a traditionally high level of service, even with a growing number of clients and their affiliates, we have expanded our team almost by a third over the past year. As for now, we are engrossed in expanding the traffic reporting scope, which involves providing in-depth analytics regarding clicks. The Affilka team is working on further enhancing our commission constructor, despite it having already established itself as the market’s most adaptable option.”
Affilka by SOFTSWISS is gearing up for the upcoming SBC Summit Barcelona 2023, joining the innovative SOFTSWISS lineup. At stand CG58, the Affilka team plans meetings with their current partners, potential clients and B2B platform providers.
About SOFTSWISS
SOFTSWISS is an international iGaming company supplying certified software solutions for managing gambling operations. The expert team, which counts 1,400 employees, is based in Malta, Poland, Georgia, and Belarus. SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licences and provides one-stop-shop iGaming software solutions. The company has a vast product portfolio, including the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with thousands of casino games, the Affilka affiliate platform, the Sportsbook Platform and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS was the first in the world to introduce a Bitcoin-optimised online casino solution.
Francesco Cuzzupoli
REEVO Goes Live with Microgame, Expanding Its Reach in Italy
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REEVO has announced that its innovative portfolio of in-house games is now live with Microgame, one of Italy’s leading gaming service providers.
This partnership marks another significant milestone in REEVO’s expansion strategy, bringing its rapidly growing collection of original slot titles to Microgame’s extensive operator network. Known for its cutting-edge technology, immersive mechanics and distinctive themes, REEVO continues to redefine the online casino experience for players worldwide.
Italian operators and players will now gain access to some of REEVO’s most popular and engaging titles, including Bongo Safari, Her Genie Ways and Bullfighting Champion—games that blend striking visuals, fresh concepts and dynamic gameplay designed to captivate audiences.
Francesco Cuzzupoli, Gaming Product Director at Microgame, said: “With REEVO joining our portfolio, we strengthen Microgame’s ability to provide Italian operators with a diverse and high-quality offering. The vast selection of titles and the advanced architecture of REEVO’s platform represent an important competitive lever for us.”
Karl Grech, Head of Business Development at REEVO, said: “We’re delighted to officially go live with Microgame, a market leader in Italy with an impressive operator network. This collaboration is a powerful step forward in our mission to deliver exceptional content and aggregation solutions to operators globally. By combining REEVO’s innovative in-house games with Microgame’s deep local expertise, we’re confident players in Italy will enjoy a truly unique and next-level gaming experience.”
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Ivelina Balova Product Owner at Sneaky Slots
Sneaky Slots reveals a bunch of freaks in its second release, Freak Show Revelation
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The show is about to begin… so find your seats, sit back and enjoy The Freak Show Revelation! B.T Parnum has gathered the freakiest freaks and created a program that is meant to shock the people! This is the second release from Sneaky Slots since the launch of Nip Tuck last month, with Gopnik and Gods Go Pew Pew up next!
Reel Area
The Freak Show unfolds across a 3-3-3-3-3 reel setup with a couple of sneaky Host tricks above the reel. Each linked to a Host symbol that can land anywhere on the reels. When a Host Symbol lands, the corresponding feature above the reel activates:
- Host Multiplier: Awards a random Multiplier 5x, 10x, 25x and 50x.
- The Generous Host: The Host will expand to cover the entire reel and acts like a wild.
- Host Cash: Instant cash prize will be awarded and the Host will add a random multiplier between 2x and 10x.
xBomb®
Well, well, well… look what decided to make an surprise appearance! It’s one of Nolimit City’s iconic xMechanic, xBomb®, making its first ever appearance in another provider’s game!
In Freak Show Revelation, xBomb® explodes removing all adjacent symbols and increases the Multiplier for the next collapse.
Pick Your Bonus!
The beauty of this show is that get to choose between Heaven and Hell. Land 3 Bonus Symbols and choose between either the Heaven Spins or Hell Respins. Landing 4 Bonus Symbols will unlock the choice for the Super Variants of each bonus.
Heaven Spins
So, you think you have a good cocnscious. When selecting the Heaven Spins, you get 10 free spins. During this feature the Host activation increase in frequency. A single Bonus Symbol will activate Super Heaven Spins and will award +3 Spins.
Super Heaven Spins
The difference between Heaven and Super Heaven Spins is that the Host is guaranteed to land at least once in each spin.
Hell Respins
Maybe you’re feeling a little mischievous. When selecting the Hell Respins Bonus, you are award 3 respins where the only symbols that can land are; Multipliers between 1x-10x, Blank, Bonus and the Host.
When a multiplier lands on the reels, it’s value will be added to the current multiplier on top of the relevant reel.
Whenever the Host lands on any reel, he will double the value of the multiplier above that reel.
Landing a Multiplier or the Host will always award +1 respin. At the end of the feature all Multipliers will be added up and added to the bet.
Landing a single Bonus Symbol will upgrade Hell Respins to Super Hell Respins and award +2 respins. Super Hell Respins will also keep the collected Multipliers above the reels.
Super Hell Spins
The difference between Hell and Super Hell Respins is that in Super Hell Spins you start with 4 free respins . During Super Hell Spins whenever the Host lands it will triple the value of the Multipliers above that reel. Landing at least 1 Multiplier Symbol or Host will award +1 respin.
Sneaky Buy
Do you want the best seat in the house? The Sneaky Buy feature lets you jump straight into the action:
- The Host – Guaranteed to land at least 1 Host symbol
- Bonus – Guaranteed to land 3 Bonus Symbols and pick either Heaven Spins or Hell Respins
- Super Bonus – Guaranteed to land 4 Bonus Symbols and pick either Super Heaven Spins or Super Hell Respins
Sneaky Boost
Sneaky Boost makes for an unforgettable performance in Freak Show Revelation.
Sneaky Boost is activated for 2 times the base bet, where there is an increased chance of triggering the Bonus rounds. Landing 1 or 2 active Sneaky Symbols in a spin trigger a normal bonus feature.
Super Sneaky Boost can be activated for 5 times the base bet for an increased chance of triggering the Super Bonus feature. Landing 1 Super Sneaky symbol will trigger a normal Bonus and landing 2 Super Sneaky symbols will trigger a Super Bonus.
The Stats
Max Win: 13,000x
Volatility: Extremely Volatile
Ivelina Balova, Product Owner at Sneaky Slots, said: “We’ve gotten great reception after our first release and now we’re looking to capitalise off that momentum. Freak Show Revelation has been in the works for a while, we have even changed the name a few times, but the Host? He has always been the star of the show. Sit back, enjoy the spectacle and keep an eye out for those easter eggs!”
‘Freak Show Revelation’ will be available to all Sneaky Slots partners on October 29th, 2025.
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BGaming
Land Colourful Cluster Wins in BGaming’s Merge Up™ 2
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Rapidly expanding content provider delivers data-driven sequel to improve on popular hit
Popular iGaming content provider BGaming is proud to announce the release of Merge Up
2, the long-awaited sequel to the hugely popular cluster-pay title, Merge Up
. The new release elevates the original’s gameplay mechanics and design, using data-driven insights and research to give players exactly what they want.
The company has collaborated with Strmlytics, which provided factual streaming data and direct feedback from the streaming community playing Merge Up
. These insights have enabled BGaming to enhance gameplay without losing the charm and appeal of the original title.
This data-first approach has resulted in a visually modernised and polished slot experience. Merge Up
2 features an eye-pleasing pastel theme, with simplified visuals and mechanics that are now even easier for players to read.
Gameplay has seen the most significant enhancements. Cell Multipliers are now a central part of the base game, while consecutive clusters can trigger the all-new Bomb symbols, an idea inspired by a more rewarding experience compared to the original title.
Bonus features have also been made more accessible. The Free Spins bonus is triggered with three Scatters, as opposed to four, while three Bonus Buy options now offer different entry levels for players with a brand new bonus with maximum potential.
Merge Up
2 also boasts an explosive math model, offering a 10,000x maximum win and an impressive 98% RTP, enhancing the overall entertainment experience.
Yana Drabianok, Game Designer at BGaming, said, “We aimed to keep the merging mechanic as dynamic as before and make it even more engaging, but in the end, we knew the game must also have a heart. Merge Up
2 is more than a set of soulless features – it’s a game made with love for detail. We want the feeling of it to be precisely that of a game with a soul: with a smooth flow, understandable rhythm, instant readability, and pleasant “micro-rewards” at every step.
Sebastian Khalighy, CEO at Strmlytics, said, “We are delighted to work alongside BGaming again, and we are excited to see how players react to Merge Up
2. Our data, expertise and research identified key areas improvements of the original gaming experience focusing on improving the overall player experience, and we believe the final product addresses all of them, both for the fans of the original and also new players.
Data-driven insights and player research are going to play a key role in gaming development in the coming years, and titles like Merge Up
2 are an excellent example of what they are capable of helping to produce.”
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