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Emma Egan-Lawless, Former Growth Director at AppLovin, Joins Homa as Head of UA
Homa, one of the world’s leading mobile game publishing companies, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Emma Egan-Lawless as Head of User Acquisition (UA). This addition to the team marks a significant milestone in Homa’s strategy to hire top-tier talent to drive growth and creativity in the gaming industry.
During the past four years, Emma worked for AppLovin, where she made her way to Director of Growth, primarily focusing on assisting mobile-based companies in driving growth through innovation. Additionally, her expertise in strategic planning, growth marketing, and product management have contributed to the success of various global app campaigns. As Head of UA at Homa, Emma will lead the company’s efforts in enhancing player experience and implementing advanced UA and monetization strategies, specifically for the hybridcasual division.
“We are delighted to welcome Emma Egan-Lawless to our team,” said Naveen Mewani, Homa’s VP of Growth. “As we expand our portfolio of hybridcasual games, we aim to strengthen our tactics in hybrid monetization and shift our focus to in-app purchase monetization. We are confident that Emma will bring valuable knowledge to deploy a strategic approach that allows us to continue driving traffic, increasing player retention, and ultimately, generating further revenue for our games,” he adds.
“I’m excited to collaborate with the talented team at Homa, particularly the growth team that boasts such a fantastic experience and has achieved great results with chart-topping hits, such as Attack Hole and Fight for America. I look forward to contributing to the growth and evolution of Homa’s portfolio and wider gaming space,” adds Emma.
2026 EGR Europe Awards
MightyTips takes home EGR’s Affiliate of the Year title for the UK & Ireland
MightyTips was honored with the Affiliate of the Year award for the UK and Ireland at the 2026 EGR Europe Awards gala. The event took place on 18 February at the Hilton Malta in St. Julian’s, bringing together leading figures from the European iGaming sector.
This acknowledgment comes after a year of considerable expansion and product advancement for MightyTips. In 2025-2026, the brand underwent a significant website enhancement, improving its structure, navigation, and user experience.
Key updates included:
- launch of a new Tips section featuring short, expert-backed insights on betting opportunities;
- fully reworked sports predictions section with more structured, data-driven analysis;
- introduction of a new bonus section with a user-friendly, informative interface that clearly presents licensed operators’ offers.
MightyTips is an internet betting resource operated by SEOBROTHERS. In 2026, MightyTips was nominated for the EGR Affiliate of the Year award in Central and Eastern Europe.
Eugene Ravdin, Head of PR at SEOBROTHERS, commented: “The EGR Europe Awards are among the most established industry recognitions in the region. Winning it highlights the consistent work of the MightyTips team across multiple departments. This achievement reflects our long-term strategy and our commitment to sustainable product development.”
The EGR Europe Awards celebrate businesses that influence the iGaming sector throughout Europe. They acknowledge operators, affiliates, and suppliers establishing benchmarks in innovation, sustainability, customer experience, and product development. Regional categories highlight the advantages of particular markets, encompassing Central and Eastern Europe.
The accolade additionally acknowledges broader regional reach and enhanced collaborations with licensed operators in the UK and Ireland. MightyTips stays dedicated to delivering organized, data-oriented content for regional audiences, emphasizing compliance, transparency, and sustainable development.
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Codere Online
Codere Online Launches iOS Poker App in Mexico, Advancing Its Multi‑Product Expansion Strategy
Codere Online Luxembourg, S.A. a leading online gaming operator in Spain and Latin America, today announced the launch of its new iOS Poker application in Mexico, reinforcing the Company’s strategic objective to provide customers with access to a complete suite of online gaming products. As part of this multi‑product roadmap, both Bingo and the Android Poker app will form the next steps in expanding the Company’s offering in the country.
Developed in partnership with Playtech, one of the world’s most established gaming technology providers, the new iOS Poker app integrates directly with Playtech’s player‑vs‑player (P2P) Poker network. This allows Mexican users to compete in real time with players across multiple operators, ensuring deeper liquidity, a more dynamic environment and a superior competitive experience.
Codere Online continues to observe strong demand for Poker in Mexico, with more than 1,300 unique active users per month already engaging with the vertical across existing channels, a clear indicator of the product’s relevance and potential as mobile availability expands.
“Launching the Poker app for iOS in Mexico is a key step in delivering on our commitment to offer customers all major online gaming categories,” said Alberto Telias, Chief Marketing Officer at Codere Online. “Poker has quickly emerged as a highly attractive vertical for our users, and through our partnership with Playtech, we are bringing them a premium, high‑liquidity platform that elevates their experience.”
The new app offers a stable and intuitive interface with access to cash tables, multi‑table tournaments, Sit & Go formats, and fast‑paced modes. It also incorporates Codere Online’s robust responsible gaming tools to ensure that customers can enjoy Poker in a safe and controlled environment.
“This release reflects our strategy to broaden our product offering and enhance the user experience across all key gaming verticals,” said Ran Licht, Head of Product at Codere Online. “Playtech’s P2P network enables us to deliver a feature‑rich Poker environment connected to a broader operator ecosystem, and we look forward to expanding our product suite with additional verticals currently in development.”
“We are proud to partner with Codere Online and bring our P2P Poker network to their players in Mexico through their new iOS app,” commented Marat Koss, Playtech Chief Interactive Gaming Officer. “Codere Online players will now boast access to one of the most liquid and competitive poker networks in the entire industry.
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Akhil Sarin
Akhil Sarin Joins Bet It Drives: Stake’s Growth and What iGaming Gets Wrong About Marketing
Season 4 of Bet It Drives is back, and Episode 2 features Akhil Sarin, CMO at Easygo and the marketing and partnerships mastermind behind Stake.
Sarin dives into the realities of iGaming marketing, sharing how some of the most cost-effective campaigns can deliver massive impact—including a low-budget idea that went viral with over 16 billion impressions.
Key insights from the episode include:
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Stake’s most valuable partnerships and why they worked
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What sets their sponsorship strategy apart
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Common mistakes iGaming marketing teams make
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The one thing Sarin wishes teams focused more on
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Biggest red flags and warning signs in partnerships
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Leadership lessons and internal trust challenges
The episode also features a fun “Confess or Call” segment, highlighting a late-night call to a senior exec about a high-stakes, unconventional idea—a true test of trust and creativity.
“This season is about open conversations, and Akhil was straight with us,” said Yevhen Krazhan, CSO at GR8 Tech and host of Bet It Drives. “iGaming marketers will rethink spend, partnerships, and what truly drives growth after this episode.”
Season 4 also includes a CEO debate with Cedomir Tomic (Founder, Alea) and Oleksandr Feshchenko (CEO, GR8 Tech), along with upcoming insights on crypto payments in iGaming and esports betting strategies.
Watch or listen to Season 4, Episode 2 on:
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