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N1 Partners team will participate in iGB L!VE 2026 in London, July 1-2. At booth K50, N1 Partners will present exclusive art collaborations with trendy British illustrator Clym Evernden and designer Yoomoota, a new collection of branded merch drop and the N1 Sport Promo opportunities.

N1 Partners exclusive collaborations at iGB L!VE 2026

One of the main events at the N1 Partners booth on July 1 will be an art performance with the participation of Clym Evernden, a BAFTA Award winner known for his collaboration with fashion brands Tiffany & Co., Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Vogue, Diptyque, and Hermes.

Within the framework of iGB L!VE, the artist will create a large-scale artwork in his signature continuous line technique. Guests of the stand will be able to watch the process in real time as well as receive signed postcards and the author’s sketches.

N1 Partners has also prepared an exclusive limited-edition collection with Clym Evernden, which will be included in a select series of gifts for partners.

Another premiere will be a collectible toy created in collaboration with Yoomoota, an art project by artist and designer Taras Yoom, winner of the A’ Design Award and the Good Design Award. His work has been exhibited at PAD London, Art Miami, and the Red Dot Museum and has been featured in Forbes, Hypebeast, Vice, Elle Decor, and Designboom.

Scale sports traffic with N1 Sport Promo

One of the key business topics of the conference will be N1 Sport Promo, which runs from June 10 to July 20.

The promo was created for partners working with sports and Prediction Markets traffic, and is timed to coincide with one of the busiest sports seasons of the year. The FIFA World Cup 2026, UFC, Formula 1, Wimbledon, and other major sporting events open up additional opportunities for scaling campaigns and increasing traffic profitability.

The campaign participants receive additional bonuses for high-quality sports and prediction traffic, which allows them to increase payouts during the period of maximum demand.

N1 Duality: booth concept and activities 

At iGB L!VE 2026, N1 Partners will present a new creative concept, N1 Duality, exploring the intersection of opposites: strategy and intuition, technology and creativity, business and art. It is at this juncture that new ideas, partnerships, and growth opportunities are born. The concept will be reflected in the new limited-edition merch drop SPLIT: London.

The N1 Partners booth will be a visual continuation of N1 Duality. The space will combine business communication, creative activations, and interactive mechanics, reflecting the idea of finding new opportunities through a combination of different approaches and views.

One of the central mechanics will be the interactive DICE game with the opportunity to win instant prizes and limited gifts from N1 Partners.

N1 Partners shortlisted in iGB Affiliate Awards

During iGB L!VE 2026, the results of the iGB Affiliate Awards will be announced. N1 Partners is represented in two categories at once:

• Best Affiliate Program;
• Marketing Campaign of the Year.

Being shortlisted for one of the most prestigious awards in the affiliate industry has become a recognition of the company’s achievements in developing an affiliate program and implementing large-scale marketing projects.

Book a meeting with N1 Partners

Guests of the booth at the conference will be able to learn more about working with more than 14 casino and betting brands of the partner program in 10+ Tier-1 GEO with flexible cooperation models for different types of traffic.

Guests can discuss the following with the N1 Partners team:

• New opportunities for casino, sports and prediction traffic;
• Individual terms of cooperation;
• Product updates;
• Strategies for scaling and increasing traffic profitability.
• Current promos and special offers from N1 Partners.

N1 Partners invites existing partners and those interested in cooperation to meet at booth K50 at iGB L!VE 2026.

Contact the team in advance to schedule a convenient meeting time:

• Alexa – Head of Affiliates
• Vlad – Deputy Head of Affiliates
• Vladislav – Affiliate Team Lead
• Daria – Affiliate Team Lead
• Alina – Affiliate Team Lead
• Polina – Affiliate Manager
• Victoria – Affiliate Manager
• Artem – Affiliate Manager
• Pavel – Affiliate Manager
• Alexandr – Affiliate Manager
• Shirin – Affiliate Manager
• Aleksandrs – Affiliate Manager

If you wish to discuss marketing activities, content projects, media placements or other collaboration formats, N1 Partners’ marketing team will be happy to meet you at iGB L!VE 2026.

• Tatiana – Head of Brand Marketing (B2B & B2C)
• Maria – Team Lead of PR, Event, Production
• Oleksandra – Head of SMM & Content

See you at booth K50 in London.

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Gambling traffic in Tier-1 markets rarely forgives mistakes. Especially when it comes to Facebook, where CPM costs are high, auction volatility is significant, and testing is expensive.

This was exactly the challenge the RAZE team faced when entering the Canadian market together with N1 Partners in spring 2026. The goal of the campaign was not just volume — the team needed to find a setup capable of maintaining FTD quality, preserving ROI, and scaling in one of the most expensive iGaming GEOs on the market.

In this case study, N1 Partners and RAZE will explain:

• why only 2 out of 10 tested slots remained profitable;
• how the acquisition strategy for Tier-1 Facebook was built;
• how the N1 Partners funnel influenced conversion rates;
• and what helped maintain ROI during scaling.

Initial Data

GEO: Canada
Vertical: Gambling (iGaming)
Traffic type: Facebook (PWA)
Campaign period: April, 20 – May, 8
Goal: FTD + ROI
Volume (FTD): ~300 deposits
N1 Partners brands: N1 Bet, RollXO, Slot Lounge, Slot Mafia, Lucky Hunter, Retro Bet и Goldex Casino

The main challenge remained traffic quality. In Tier-1 GEOs, generating deposits alone is not enough — it is crucial to understand how traffic performs over time and how players behave after making their first deposit.

Additionally, RAZE had limited historical data on running N1 offers in Canada, which created uncertainty regarding which approach, slot, and “creative + funnel” combination would deliver the best projected ROI.

Why Canada?

Canada was chosen as one of the most stable Tier-1 GEOs for the gambling vertical due to its highly solvent audience, large Facebook traffic volume, and consistent demand within the niche.

Another factor was the state of the Facebook auction. During the campaign period, competition in Canada was lower than in several other English-speaking GEOs, allowing for more comfortable CPMs and faster scaling of successful setups.

However, along with volume came the primary Tier-1 challenge — the high cost of mistakes. As a result, the team deliberately avoided a single-offer strategy and opted for broad testing instead.

RAZE Strategy

Facebook PWA is the core traffic source and key media-buying specialization for the RAZE team.

To begin, the team requested a list of top-performing slots for Canada from N1 Partners and analyzed them using spy tools: which approaches were already active in the auction, what mechanics competitors were using, and which creatives were generating the highest CTR.

A custom funnel featuring N1 Partners bonuses was also created.

At the same time, three optimisation models were launched:

• Auto Bid
• Min CPA Cap (when triggered, budgets were aggressively scaled up to ~$10,000+ for optimal delivery)
• Max Bid

The primary goal was to quickly determine which model provided the best buying control and allowed Facebook’s algorithm to learn most effectively under expensive Tier-1 traffic conditions.

N1 Partners’ involvement extended beyond simply providing offers and slots.

One of the main characteristics of Tier-1 Facebook traffic was its inconsistency even within high-quality traffic segments. Because of this, campaigns could not be evaluated too early — the algorithm needed sufficient time to accumulate data.

This later became one of the key factors behind the campaign’s success.

RAZE Strategy Analysis

At launch, the RAZE team tested 10 slots from N1 Partners. The slots were analyzed through spy tools to determine which creatives were running and which approaches were currently trending.

After evaluating the feasibility of each approach, the team selected 2 slots and developed custom creatives based on identified patterns.

However, initial tests revealed that most hypotheses were not economically viable.

Only two slots from the N1 Bet brand remained profitable:

• Gates of Olympus 1000
• Coin Volcano

Examples of Coin Volcano creatives that were used

Approaches That Worked and Why

The Coin Volcano funnel delivered the best results in terms of the traffic-to-FTD conversion path.

As a result, users understood the offer faster and the overall setup became more cohesive. This is especially important in Tier-1 GEOs, where the cost of mistakes at every stage is significantly higher.

PWA and landing page design featuring the advertiser’s bonus offer

Additionally, the N1 Partners team continuously monitored page loading speed and technical landing page performance to minimise traffic losses before registration.

Creatives and Approaches

During testing, the team experimented with several approaches:

• video creatives
• reaction-style scenarios
• offline casino aesthetics
• classic static ads

However, nearly all complex approaches underperformed compared to simple static creatives.

The best-performing setups were the most straightforward combinations: slot + bonus + winnings + clear CTA.

Static creatives offered lower installation costs, enabling faster offer changes, slot rotation, and testing of new angles without rebuilding production assets from scratch. As a result, most of the budget was ultimately shifted toward static creatives.

Scaling and Optimization

Initially, the team tested three acquisition models simultaneously: Auto Bid, Min CPA Cap, and Max Bid. The primary focus was not only deposit cost but also FTD quality, which meant decisions were made only after collecting sufficient data.

Working Approaches

• Min CPA Cap + aggressive scaling.
  Once a stable CPA was achieved, budgets were increased aggressively, reaching approximately $10K in some cases. This allowed the team to capture volume while maintaining ROI.
• GEO segmentation.
  English-speaking provinces with lower CPMs delivered the strongest performance.
• Time-based optimisation.
  Most conversions occurred during evenings and weekends, so budgets were allocated more aggressively during those periods.
• Delayed campaign evaluation.
  Traffic quality improved after 30-40 deposits, so campaigns were not shut down prematurely. N1 Partners analytics played a major role here.
  The product team analysed performance by individual buyers and setups, allowing them to assess traffic quality more deeply than standard CPA or initial deposit metrics and provide timely recommendations regarding scaling or stopping campaigns.

At the same time, aggressive scaling only worked for proven setups. Increasing budgets too early caused CPM and CPA to rise faster than the volume of quality deposits.

Where Profit Was Lost

• Only 2 out of 10 tested slots remained profitable, meaning part of the budget was spent on ineffective tests.
• Video and reaction-based approaches lost to simple static creatives featuring slots and bonuses.
• Premature scaling of weak ad sets increased CPM and CPA without improving FTD quality.
• Some campaigns were stopped before Facebook had enough time to complete its learning phase.

Campaign Results

Over 18 days, the team achieved:

• FTD Volume: ~300 deposits
• Traffic: 2,659 installs
• CTR: 0.9–1%
• CPC: $2.5–4
• CPA: $140–156
• Best Optimization Model: Min CPA Cap + aggressive budget scaling

Positive ROI was achieved as early as the third day of traffic acquisition.

After the first 30 deposits, the team stabilized at approximately 30 daily FTDs and, on some days, reached up to 50 deposits despite account bans and market turbulence.

Ad Account #1

Ad Account #2

Day 1 of Ad Campaign

Day 3 of Ad Campaign

One of the key success factors from the N1 Partners side was the continuous feedback exchange between the media-buying and product teams.

Case Takeaways

The RAZE × N1 Partners case once again proved that in Tier-1 markets, finding a strong creative or a winning slot alone is no longer enough.

Success comes only when several factors work together:

• strong Facebook media buying;
• deep traffic quality analytics;
• an effective product funnel;
• continuous data exchange between partner and advertiser;
• scaling only validated setups.

FAQ: RAZE x N1 Partners Case Study

1. What was the main insight of the campaign?

“The main insight was that in Tier-1 GEOs, you cannot rely solely on creatives or bidding. Canadian traffic is expensive, and if your funnel fails to meet user expectations, you start losing money.

We succeeded through a comprehensive approach: we took top-performing slots from the advertiser, validated them using spy tools, filtered out weak hypotheses through testing, built a custom funnel around a specific slot, and only then began scaling.

Ultimately, we realised that the right funnel can be just as important as the creative itself. It directly impacts FTD quality and overall profitability. “— Artem Mayskiy, Team Lead at Media Buying, RAZE.

2. What surprised you during launch?

“What surprised us was how traffic quality improved with scale. Initial deposits do not always provide an objective picture: campaigns may appear unstable, CPA fluctuates, and at that point the temptation to stop everything is very strong.

However, traffic quality turned out to be better than expected. After 30-40 deposits, it became clear that the algorithm was finding the right audience much more effectively. That was a very important signal for us.” — Artem Mayskiy, Team Lead at Media Buying, RAZE.

3. What is scalable from this campaign and what is not?

“From the advertiser’s perspective, it is crucial to monitor profitability benchmarks and quickly disable underperforming traffic. Before launch, we agreed with our partner on minimum acceptable traffic thresholds and adhered to them.

The percentage of players making only a single deposit (without repeats) could not exceed 70%. By strictly following these metrics during testing, we received traffic of the quality we required as an advertiser, while the partner maintained profitability.” — Alexey Gusarov, Team Lead of Affiliates, N1 Partners.

4. One piece of advice for affiliates and the market.

“Don’t stop campaigns too early. Keep driving installs and determine your acceptable deposit and install costs. This allows you to evaluate any funnel objectively and make informed decisions rather than guessing. It’s also important not to spread yourself too thin.

We tested 10 slots, but only 2 remained in active use. Growth started when we stopped distributing budget across numerous hypotheses and focused on setups that had already demonstrated proven audience interest.

It’s better to fully optimise one working funnel than to superficially test ten.” — Artem Mayskiy, Team Lead at Media Buying, RAZE.

“It’s important not only to monitor your own metrics as an advertiser but also to understand your partner’s needs.

Everyone talks about win-win relationships between advertisers and media-buying teams, but in practice, this only works when both sides genuinely understand each other’s objectives and make decisions based on overall traffic economics rather than isolated metrics.

This approach is exactly what allowed the team to become profitable by the third day and maintain stable volume in one of the market’s most expensive GEOs.” — Alexey Gusarov, Team Lead of Affiliates, N1 Partners.

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Work with N1 Partners and scale gambling traffic alongside a team that helps build long-term profitable setups:

• 14+ casino and sportsbook brands with strong Reg2Dep performance
• 10+ Tier-1 GEOs
• CPA up to €700 and RevShare up to 55% + NNCO for top partners

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N1 Partners is preparing a new promo for its partners, N1 Sport Promo, for the hot summer sports calendar and the main football event of the year, FIFA World Cup 2026.

The promo starts on June 10 and runs until July 20, when audience interest in sports reaches its peak and sports and prediction traffic gets strong potential for scaling.

During the same period, Wimbledon, the NBA finals, Formula 1 races, UFC Freedom 250 at the White House and the N1 Hype tournament will also take place, attracting the attention of millions of players worldwide.

N1 Sport Promo: first details

Within six weeks, partners will be able to receive additional bonuses for traffic to sports betting and Prediction Markets. The more high-quality FTDs a partner brings, the higher their potential reward.

The key mechanic of N1 Sport Promo is the opportunity to increase current rates.

Alexa Bond, Head of Affiliates N1 Partners, comments on the upcoming promo: 

“Major sporting events traditionally increase interest in betting and prediction markets, opening up additional opportunities for partners to attract traffic. With N1 Sport Promo, we have focused on mechanics that reward scaling and strong results. This promo is for those who are ready to work actively with traffic and get the most out of the sports season.”

All details, terms of participation and bonus amounts will be announced soon.

The countdown to the start has already begun.

Existing partners can contact their manager now to prepare for the campaign launch and learn more about the opportunities of working with sports and prediction traffic.

Haven’t joined N1 Partners yet? Contact the manager, get involved and make the most of the 2026 sports season.

Start working with N1 Partners:

• 14+ casino and betting brands with high Reg2Dep and LTV;
• 10+ Tier-1 GEOs;
• CPA up to €700 and RevShare up to 55% + NNCO for top affiliates;

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Picked a brand but not sure how to turn your traffic into profit? Looking for really working bundles? Want to understand the iGaming product better in order to scale efficiently?

N1 Partners team has launched N1 Brand Series — practical product reviews from experts with a focus on real working approaches, metrics, and peculiarities.

This article is dedicated to RollXO — read how to get the most out of the brand!

RollXO: product review

RollXO focuses on modern user experience, a wide range of game content, fast onboarding of players, a user-friendly interface and a diverse bonus program.

• Brand: RollXO
• GEO: AU, NZ, AT, DE, CA, CH, IE
• Main vertical: casino, betting
• Target audience: users aged 25-55 interested in online casinos, slots and live games, focused on a fast and convenient gaming experience
• Player value: ease of use, quick access to games, bonuses and promo mechanics
• Features / advantages: simple and fast registration form, user-friendly UX, a wide selection of slots and live games, as well as the speed of deposits/withdrawals and regular promos
• Reg2Dep:
  PPC 40-55%
  FB: 25-35%
  SEO: 40-45%
• Retention Rate: 25-35%
• LTV: up to 1500 EUR

Conversion and user behaviour 

Conversion is influenced by traffic quality and relevance, registration speed, first deposit bonuses, the convenience of payment methods, and the level of trust in the product.

For retention at RollXO, the most effective tools are personalized bonuses, VIP/loyalty programs, as well as communication through SMS, push notifications, in-app messages, email, stories, and inbox channels with continuous updates of gaming content.

After the first deposit, player behavior largely depends on their initial experience: some continue actively following promotions through communication channels, while others engage with on-site offers within the product itself, such as promotions, tournaments, bonus offers, and other mechanics available on the website.

Bonus policy

The RollXO brand uses a variety of bonus mechanisms: welcome and reload bonuses, free spins, free bets, cashback, VIP/loyalty rewards, lotteries, tournaments, loot boxes, wheel of fortune, a bonus shop, and limited-time promotions.

• Best-converting: simple and easy-to-understand bonuses that provide clear value to the player — enhanced welcome bonuses, free spins, cashback, and personalised offers.
• Less effective: complex mechanics with unclear conditions or overloaded/insufficient communication.
• Common mistakes: overly long communication texts without specific details or clear bonus requirements. In addition, an excessive volume of promotional communications can lead to lower player engagement.

Creatives and traffic types

At RollXO, creatives that focus on clear and specific value propositions perform best, for example, those that highlight a bonus or reward. It is also important to adapt creatives to the specific GEO, audience, and gaming preferences.

Creatives overloaded with bonuses perform poorly: three or more bonuses displayed on a small image can confuse players and discourage them from engaging with such communications. Additionally, the effectiveness of creatives declines over time if visuals and offers are not refreshed.

The most effective traffic sources depend on the region, creative quality, and audience-product fit. The primary channels are SEO, PPC, Influence, and Facebook.

Top 3 traffic setups for RollXO

Setup #1

This setup pays for itself due to the high quality of traffic. Despite a potentially high deposit cost (slightly above average), it can deliver strong results and attract an active audience.

• Traffic Source: Facebook
• GEO: AU
• Page Type: PWA
• Approach: The creative is built around the Dragon Train slot. Large multipliers x15 / x10 / x5 appear on the screen from the very first seconds, drawing attention to the possibility of a significant win.
  The lower part of the creative displays the new player bonus as well as the payment methods available for making a deposit.
• Why it works: A static creative with a clear visual structure. The game and bonus are immediately visible, while all key information can be understood within 1-2 seconds without unnecessary visual noise.
• Risks / Limitations: Potentially higher deposit cost.

Setup #2

This approach can attract a broader audience, while its key advantage is a significantly lower deposit cost compared to average benchmarks.

If acquisition costs can be maintained at a low level, this approach can work effectively for scaling and blending traffic with higher-quality audiences.

• Traffic Source: Facebook
• GEO: NZ
• Page Type: PWA
• Approach: A popular influencer is selected based on the target GEO and age group, after which a high-quality deepfake with accurate lip-syncing is created. In the creative, the influencer talks about fast gameplay and winning opportunities: “If you have X amount of money, you can try this slot/casino.”
  It is important that the mentioned amount exceeds the minimum deposit, as this helps attract a higher-quality audience. The video then showcases gameplay, including bonuses, multipliers, and winning spins.
• Why it works: Trust in the influencer, their recognisability, the visual appearance of a physical casino, and the slot demonstration work together to capture audience attention effectively.
  An additional advantage is the low entry threshold: the creative mentions a relatively small amount that users can potentially start with and still have a chance to win.
• Risks / Limitations: Lower audience quality.

Setup #3

This setup can attract a higher-quality audience, but the key factor is the consistency of the funnel. The PWA, FP, and domain should visually align with a specific land-based casino. This increases trust in the offer and positively impacts conversion rates.

• Traffic Source: Facebook
• GEO: CA
• Page Type: PWA
• Approach: The creative is centred around a well-known land-based casino shown from a visually striking angle that is immediately recognisable to the audience.
  Bonuses and payment methods are displayed at the bottom, while the top section features the message “(Name of the land-based casino) is now officially online.”
• Why it works: Recognition of the land-based casino increases trust in the offer, while all key information is communicated quickly and without unnecessary visual clutter.
• Risks / Limitations: Ad rejections.

Based on the RollXO review, several key factors make the brand a strong product for scaling. The brand delivers strong performance thanks to its user-friendly product, high player engagement, and effective retention mechanisms.

With proper creative adaptation, a well-structured funnel, and high-quality traffic, the brand can consistently generate profit and successfully scale volumes in Tier-1 markets.

Launch RollXO with N1 Partners, and scale your campaigns with top conditions:

• 14+ casino and betting brands with high Reg2Dep and LTV;
• 10+ Tier-1 GEOs;
• CPA up to €700 and RevShare up to 55% + NNCO for top affiliates;

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June is one of the most volatile months for iGaming: major sporting events overheat auctions, competition for high-quality traffic intensifies, while Facebook and Google begin reallocating traffic and CPM significantly faster.

In the latest edition of N1 Insights, N1 Partners’ experts break down where competition will intensify the most and how to maintain ROI in an overheated market.

Learn about new growth opportunities, strategies that are already losing relevance, and what will actually help you scale in June!

1. GEOs, Auction Dynamics, and Search Results

Facebook

1.1 Unstable GEOs in June
Facebook remains volatile: some GEOs are declining, while others present new growth opportunities. The key is not to become dependent on a single region and to continuously expand your GEO pool.

In June, the European auction is expected to be heavily overheated by sportsbooks due to the FIFA World Cup, Wimbledon, and the UFC event at the White House. CPMs may increase by 2-3x within a single day. The holiday season further reduces engagement among Tier-1 audiences.

1.2 Which markets will make FB traffic significantly more sensitive to creatives and funnel quality?

“Australia, New Zealand, and Canada traditionally remain the most sensitive to creative quality, as they are among the most competitive Tier-1 GEOs. In these countries, it is especially important to constantly test new visual approaches and audience retention mechanics,” says Polina Bogatko, Affiliate Manager.

At the same time, more niche markets such as Ireland, Norway, and Denmark are becoming increasingly attractive for media buyers. These GEOs are more challenging, but they allow affiliates to establish relationships with advertisers earlier.

1.3 GEOs with unstable economies during scaling
In Germany, due to new content filtering protocols, Facebook’s algorithm begins expanding beyond a narrow safe audience much faster when budgets are scaled.

IP restrictions are also becoming more aggressive: as campaigns scale, the share of users unable to access the product increases. This directly impacts CPA per deposit and negatively affects profitability.

1.4 Are there GEOs where it will become noticeably more difficult to warm up a new account even with a strong setup in June?
Australia stands out in particular. With the FIFA World Cup taking place in June and additional advertising restrictions during broadcasts, the auction becomes even more overheated. New accounts with low Trust Scores find it extremely difficult to compete with established agency accounts.

1.5 How much harder will it be to maintain a competitive edge over time even with a strong setup?
Due to auction overheating caused by the 2026 World Cup and AI-powered cloning, maintaining a competitive advantage will become increasingly difficult.

“A unique setup now survives for only 2-3 days rather than weeks. It is then displaced either by large brand budgets or thousands of AI-generated copies. The advantage is shifting from creators of isolated winning setups to teams that have the infrastructure to generate hundreds of new iterations daily and deploy them at scale through automated launching systems,” says Polina Bogatko, Affiliate Manager.

PPC (Google / UAC / Search)

1.6 GEOs experiencing the strongest PPC auction changes in June
Football-driven GEOs are expected to be the most volatile, particularly Austria and Germany. The World Cup directly impacts auction dynamics, causing CPCs to rise significantly.

1.7 Markets where traffic quality will become harder to maintain even with budget growth
Canada can be classified as one of these markets. When campaigns scale, Google broadens audience targeting: costs increase, while repeat deposit volume remains flat.

1.8 Which GEOs currently require the deepest PPC structure adaptation?
Denmark and Norway deserve special attention. Deep localisation and local-language optimisation are becoming increasingly important despite high English proficiency levels among users.

1.9 Changes in Tier-1 competition compared to the beginning of the year

“Many teams that previously did not operate in PPC are now entering Google to diversify their traffic sources. Teams that have been working with PPC for years are already feeling the increased competition, although they are gradually adapting to the new market conditions,” says Vlad Zilitsky, Affiliate Team Lead.

SEO

1.10 Changes in search competition ahead of the summer season
During summer, pressure from major media holdings decreases, but competition among affiliate teams increases as they rapidly test AI-generated content and local content clusters. At the same time, rising CPCs are pushing some market participants toward parasite SEO traffic, particularly within the betting vertical.

1.11 Where can affiliates currently find undervalued SEO traffic with low competition?
Opportunities remain within local-language clusters and non-Tier-1 GEOs using English, French, or German, provided they are not the United Kingdom, France, Australia, Canada, or Germany.

1.12 Are there GEOs where SEO remains the most stable acquisition channel?
Yes. This primarily applies to less overheated local markets. The strongest performance comes from localized GEOs with stable CACs, including Ireland, New Zealand, Austria, Norway, and Australia.

Despite regulatory restrictions, Australia continues to demonstrate stable conversion rates and a minimal number of website and cross-domain bans.

1.13 Impact of KYC changes on conversion and scaling
Stricter KYC requirements negatively affect first-time deposit conversion rates, particularly on mobile traffic. As a result, the role of pre-landers, retention funnels, and strong homepage experiences continues to grow.

2. Traffic Formats and Audience Behavior

Facebook

2.1 Placements that will unexpectedly lose efficiency in June
Facebook Right Column is a clear example. The European holiday season reduces desktop traffic share by approximately 15-20%.

2.2 Traffic formats delivering higher-quality audiences over time
SEO, ASO, and PPC remain the strongest channels. In June, when Facebook becomes unstable again due to platform updates, users who independently search for queries such as “best online casino AU/DE” through Google Search or Google Play continue to represent the most qualified and long-term audience segment.

2.3 Changes in traffic quality from short-form videos compared to the beginning of the year
By June, standard money-and-slots video creatives become saturated. High-quality traffic remains concentrated within UGC formats featuring real people, native storytelling, and a sense of authenticity.

Traffic itself is becoming more impulsive and expensive, as users spend more time scrolling social feeds while on vacation, at bars, or on the beach.

“To maintain quality in June, interactive elements must be added to filter out accidental clicks. Additionally, Facebook increasingly classifies overly bright overlays and aggressive messaging as spam content”, says Polina Bogatko, Affiliate Manager.

2.4 Which advertising angles is Facebook currently prioritising through its algorithms?
Facebook increasingly favours videos that do not resemble traditional advertisements. Examples include front-camera videos with minimal editing. A human face increases Trust Score and reduces checkpoint risks.

Moreover, these ad formats often achieve the highest Ad Relevance Scores, allowing the algorithm to perceive them as more valuable and reduce auction costs. Formats without direct deposit calls-to-action also perform well, where content is positioned as an educational explanation or a “life hack”. For example: “Where to Find Hidden Bonuses”. This type of content passes gambling-vertical filters more easily.

PPC (Google / UAC / Search)

2.5 Campaign types that may appear weak initially but deliver higher traffic quality

“We deliberately build longer payback windows into PPC traffic because a more expensive acquisition cost is offset by higher LTV. Our strategy is not to panic when performance starts slowly but to analyse the situation correctly and adapt when necessary,” says Vlad Zilitsky, Affiliate Team Lead.

2.6 The changing role of Demand Gen and UAC within overall PPC strategy
Demand Gen is increasingly used as a warming stage. YouTube creates the first touchpoint, while Search closes the user and drives the final conversion.

2.7 Traffic formats most dependent on creative quality
Demand Gen is the clear leader here. Visual quality plays a decisive role: creatives must be highly engaging, attractive, and visually polished.

2.8 User behavior changes that will have the strongest impact on PPC in June
With the start of summer, users in Scandinavia and the DACH region will spend significantly less time at home and on their mobile devices. Sessions will become shorter as people spend more time outdoors and less time on their phones.

This is precisely why bonus mechanics and engagement hooks capable of capturing attention quickly and encouraging users to return to the app become especially important.

SEO

2.11 Impact of AI Overviews on iGaming traffic in June
AI Overviews continue to occupy the top portion of informational SERPs, particularly for queries such as “best casino”, “how to bet”, “slot RTP”, and “bonuses explained”.

“For iGaming, this means a continued decline in organic CTR even when maintaining Top-3 rankings. Sites with templated reviews and weak expertise are suffering the most.

Today, the winning strategy is semantic coverage that delivers deeper information than competitors. The value of pages containing unique data, live statistics, product comparisons, user signals, calculators, local expertise, and clearly opinion-based content continues to grow,” says Aleksandr Ohtins, Affiliate Manager.

In addition, self-promotion within listicle-style content continues to perform well in Google AI Overview, AI Mode, and Perplexity.

2.12 Page types losing rankings after Google’s spring updates
The strongest declines are observed among mass-produced SEO landing pages targeting identical keywords, AI-generated reviews without real product testing, certain parasite SEO pages, affiliate pages lacking brand authority and trust signals, and outdated comparison pages without fresh offers or updates.

2.13 Content formats that best preserve CTR in a zero-click environment
The strongest performers include comparison tables; rankings featuring numerical data and regular updates; FAQs with unconventional questions; opinion-driven content; and pages with strong title-level promises such as “tested”, “updated”, and “real payout data”.

2.14 Traffic sources showing the highest volatility in June
The most unstable traffic sources remain Facebook Ads within grey-hat verticals, SEO traffic from informational queries, TikTok traffic, and parasite SEO.

2.15 Top hybrid funnels by performance right now
The best-performing combinations are:

• SEO → Telegram channel;
• SEO → Community;
• SEO → Email capture → CRM;
• YouTube → SEO;
• TikTok → SEO reviews;
• Reddit/X discussions → Branded SEO.

3. Content and AI

SEO

3.1 How critical is updating old content after Q1?

“Extremely critical. Following the spring updates, this type of content is indexed significantly worse, especially in competitive niches.

Updating existing URLs often generates higher ROI than publishing new pages. The most effective improvements include updating statistics, adding new content blocks, and restructuring content around search intent,” says Aleksandr Ohtins, Affiliate Manager.

3.2 Content mistakes that most frequently lead to performance declines in June
The most common reasons for traffic declines include the mass publication of AI-generated pages without editorial review, the absence of an author or subject-matter expert, GEO- and bonus-related inaccuracies, and poor mobile UX.

AI and Automation

3.3 AI tools that are currently accelerating SEO and website launches
The most valuable tools currently include:

• Wix AI — website builder;
• Semrush AI Copilot — SEO strategy;
• Surfer SEO — content optimisation;
• AirOps — content generation;
• SEO.ai — content and automation.

3.4 Processes in SEO and affiliate marketing that can already be fully automated
The following processes are now largely automated: keyword clustering, technical audits, SEO strategy development, content updates, SERP monitoring, and the generation of templated landing pages.

3.5 How does AI impact the speed of testing new GEOs and setups?
AI helps validate GEO hypotheses and reduce operational costs for SEO teams. Artificial intelligence significantly accelerates GEO validation and lowers SEO team expenses.

4. Marketing Strategy and Brand Growth

4.1 The main growth driver for iGaming brands in June
The key growth driver is the combination of product quality and marketing execution. Brands that genuinely improve their products and effectively communicate their value proposition to users will lead the market.

4.2 Why is performance marketing alone no longer sufficient for sustainable brand growth in summer 2026?
A pure performance approach no longer guarantees long-term growth. The market is shifting toward product quality, retention, and user experience.

4.3 Which marketing strategies will be most effective in the battle for audience attention?

“The most effective approach is focused full-funnel marketing tailored to specific audience segments. Mass communication is gradually giving way to personalised engagement scenarios,” says Stase Blitz, Chief Marketing Officer.

4.4 Which signals indicate that a marketing strategy is losing effectiveness?
The primary signal is deteriorating audience engagement quality despite stable traffic volumes. Additional indicators include declining retention metrics, fewer repeat deposits, and reduced communication efficiency in the lower stages of the funnel.

4.5 What distinguishes iGaming brands that continue to achieve sustainable growth?
Such brands typically maintain focus across several areas simultaneously: product development, account management, reputation management, and the quality of long-term user communication.

June clearly demonstrates that the iGaming market is becoming increasingly volatile: Facebook and PPC auctions are overheating due to football-related events, SEO is losing a portion of informational traffic because of AI Overviews, and successful approaches are being copied and saturated much faster.

Against this backdrop, the advantage belongs to teams that can test new GEOs faster, invest in localisation, build hybrid funnels, and prioritise product quality, retention, and long-term traffic value.

Work with N1 Partners and stay one step ahead of the iGaming market:

• 14+ casino and betting brands with high Reg2Dep and LTV;
• 10+ Tier-1 GEOs;
• CPA up to €700 and RevShare up to 55% + NNCO for top affiliates;

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N1 Partners

How to choose a product for Tier-1 GEOs and work with these markets specifics? What really affects revenue and how to avoid mistakes and losses when launching a campaign at early stages? Which payment models actually work?

In the first N1 Product Voices article, you will be able to look at the product from the inside: Anastasiya Bakhantsova, N1 Chief Revenue Officer, answers these and other relevant questions in as much detail as possible. 

In this series of materials, product experts share their experience in the first person: N1 Partners raises important topics, while partners receive practical benefits and insights from the inside.

Role of the CRO as a product decision-maker

Products choice for Tier-1

In Tier-1, a good offer does not guarantee anything. The main question is whether the product is able to retain the player after the first deposit and scale without drawdown in the economy.

We look not only at the conversion rate but also at the user behaviour: their return, repeated deposits, and the cohorts’ stability. It is important to keep in mind the main risk — scaling fast cash flow that can lead to audience quality decrease.

Therefore, we evaluate not only the initial payback but also the player’s behaviour at a distance: retention, ARPU dynamics and LTV stability after 30/60/90 days. If a product has low trust, slow payments, or an inconvenient user path, marketing can’t hide it for a long time.

Product solutions with the highest revenue growth

The most noticeable growth usually comes from working on audience retention, not from changing the product.

In practice, the strongest growth is seen in brands where the product, analytics, and CRM are  connected with each other. When a user receives a clear path after registration, personalised offers, and a convenient experience, the result is more stable than simply relying on aggressive traffic acquisition.

The maximum effect is achieved when the product, CRM, and segmentation are synchronised.

Tier-1 markets specifics

Tier-1 audience behaviour

A Tier-1 user is used to a high level of digital services.

Here, speed, a clear interface, convenient payments, and a sense of reliability are extremely important.

Short list of important factors for Tier-1 users:

• speed and stability
• simple onboarding
• terms transparency
• payments reliability
• trust in the brand

Mistakes in Tier-1 GEO

From my experience, the main mistake is trying to “buy” Tier-1 users with bonuses.

Partners underestimate UX, the product itself, and retention, relying on aggressive bonus policies and short-term ROI. This leads to high traffic costs and weak user return rates.

Changes in Tier-1 economics

It is important to note that Tier-1 means more expensive traffic, longer payback periods, and higher LTV.

It is harder to see quick results here, which is why decisions cannot be made based only on the first week’s data. The quality of cohorts, retention stability, and long-term profitability are much more important.

Products choice

How to evaluate a product’s potential: CRO insights

I look at a product as a system, not just a set of metrics.

What matters is not only the amount of users that make the first deposit but also what happens next: how often the player returns, their activity changes over time, and the economic sustainability during scaling.

Products with the best ROI 

The most effective products are those that are convenient to use every day. First of all, these are mobile-first solutions, strong sportsbook products, and platforms with good CRM and personalization.

If the user experience remains convenient and clear over the long term, the product wins.

Signals to change the product

The main signal is when growth is sustained only by increasing traffic volumes or bonus expenses.

If there are no audience engagement mechanics and the economics worsen during scaling, the model reaches its ceiling. Sometimes changing the product earlier is far more profitable than continuing to scale a weak product.

Revenue losses

How to recognize revenue losses and where they start

The main losses usually occur during the first days after the deposit. This is exactly the moment when the product-using habit is formed.

If the user does not understand what to do next, does not receive clear communication, or encounters difficulties in the interface, the probability of churn increases sharply. Another alarming signal is when bonus expenses grow, but users do not become more valuable to the business.

This means that the product either retains the audience poorly or attracts the wrong traffic.

Mistakes that hurt the revenue most 

The most common mistake is investing only in acquiring new users while doing almost nothing with retention.

If the product does not build long-term interaction with the player, bonuses begin to work only for the first deposit. As a result, the company spends more and more money on acquisition, while profitability does not grow.

Monetization models: CPA / RevShare / Hybrid

Choosing a monetization model for a specific product and market

The choice of model always depends on traffic quality, product maturity, and how effectively the product is able to bring the player back over time.

• CPA works well where fast return on investment, clear unit economics, and aggressive scaling are important. But if the user remains active for a long time, a fixed payout begins to limit the partner’s earning potential.
• RevShare is more profitable in products with strong retention and high audience engagement. Yes, this model requires more time to pay off, but it allows partners to earn from the player’s entire lifecycle.
• Hybrid model is especially effective in Tier-1 markets, where traffic is expensive and ROI takes more time. The CPA component helps recover investments faster, while RevShare maintains stable long-term earnings.

As a result, the key question is always the same — if the product is able to engage the user and turn traffic into a stable income.

Work with N1 Partners — scale under top-tier conditions:

• 14+ casino and sportsbook brands with high Reg2Dep
• 10+ Tier-1 GEOs
• CPA up to €700 and RevShare up to 55% + NNCO for top partners

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N1 Partners

How to move from Tier-3 to Tier-1 with SEO traffic without losing volume and increase revenue x4? It sounds unrealistic, but affiliates at N1 Partners achieved exactly that within 12 months through the right strategy and scalable execution.

In a new series featuring affiliate success stories, N1 Partners team shares a real SEO traffic case study — discover how to grow from 60k to 180k monthly visits, achieve +170% FTD and +30% LTV, and maintain a stable ROI of up to 160%.

Find exact scaling strategy to reach the level of the N1 SEO Traffic Cups and transparent performance metrics inside this case study.

Goals and initial setup 

The key challenge for the SEO team at the beginning of their collaboration with N1 was strategic — they wanted to transition from Tier-3 markets to Tier-1 without losing ROI while scaling SEO to the level that would allow them to compete in N1 Traffic Cups.

• Main vertical: iGaming (100% focus)
• Traffic type: SEO (no paid channels)
• GEOs: Germany, Scandinavia, and other Tier-1 countries
• N1 Partners brands promoted: Slot Lounge, Slot Mafia, RollXO, N1 Bet

About the partner

The affiliate is an SEO team in the iGaming niche focused exclusively on organic traffic: content projects, casino reviews, top lists, game pages, and cross-page funnels.

They primarily operate in Tier-1 European markets, where competition is extremely high and traffic quality and product standards are significantly above the industry average.

• Affiliate experience: 3.5 years
• Dedicated teams: for review sites, top lists, game pages (slots/pages), cross-linking SEO networks
• Results over the past year:
  – expanded the number of SEO specialists
  – increased the active websites amount
  – expanded the semantic core

Main challenge at the launch stage

At the beginning, the main difficulty was to fully adapt all processes to an entirely new level of competition.

1. Transition from Tier-3 to Tier-1
Moving into Tier-1 turned out to be the biggest challenge. Competition increased dramatically: previously, the affiliate operated in markets with relatively low entry barriers, but now they had to compete against projects with DR 60–80+.

At the same time, costs rose sharply:

• content expenses increased by approximately 45%
• link-building costs increased by more than 60%
• requirements for page quality and overall website expertise became significantly higher

2. Scaling without losing efficiency
As the team nearly tripled in size, classic scaling issues started to emerge:

• decision-making became slower
• communication became more complex
• average content efficiency began to decline

At peak difficulty, traffic per page dropped by around 18%, making it clear that the old processes were no longer effective.

3. Stability amid external factors
Additional pressure came from external changes:

• search engine updates
• regulatory changes
• closure of certain GEOs

Before process optimisation:

• up to 30% of pages lost rankings after updates
• up to 20% of traffic depended on unstable GEOs

Growth strategy

After analyzing existing workflows, it became clear that further growth would only be possible through a systematic restructuring of the team and operational processes.

1. Process automation
Automation became one of the key factors that enabled scaling without a sharp increase in costs.

The team first implemented:

• automated semantic clustering
• templated page structures
• partial content generation (with editorial oversight)

As a result:

• new page launches became 2.5x faster
• cost per page decreased by approximately 35%

2. Team restructuring
The next important step was rebuilding the internal team structure. It became obvious that a universal approach no longer worked effectively at scale.

After several iterations, they arrived at the following model:

• teams were divided by direction (reviews / slots / GEOs)
• a strong layer of team leads was introduced

Results:

• output per employee increased by 40%
• project launch time decreased from 6-8 weeks to 3-4 weeks

3. Monetization strategy segmentation
This allowed the team to utilise different traffic and page types more effectively.

Eventually, they built several separate monetisation models:

• review sites → high LTV / RevShare
• top lists → hybrid models
• game pages → volume + CPA

This produced the following results:

• revenue per user increased by approximately 28%
• overall traffic profitability grew by 35% without traffic volume growth

4. Managing external risks
Special attention was paid to reducing dependency on unstable markets and external factors.

To achieve this, the team implemented several strategies:

• proactively accounted for regulatory risks
• diversified GEOs
• rapidly redistributed traffic between markets

Results:

• dependency on a single GEO decreased from 35% to 18%
• update-related traffic drops fell from -30% to -10–12%

5. Resilience to algorithm updates
For long-term growth, it was important not only to scale but also to maintain results after search engine updates.

The team:

• strengthened E-E-A-T signals
• implemented regular content updates (every 30-45 days)
• restructured website architecture

Result:

• up to 70% of pages retain or improve rankings after updates

Case results

Over 12 months, the team achieved not only significant growth in core metrics, but also made that growth stable and manageable.

Key results:

• revenue growth: x3–x4 (+300–400%)
• SEO traffic: from ~60k to 180k+ visits per month (+200%)
• FTD growth: +170%
• average LTV: +30%
• ROI consistently maintained at 130–160% despite rising costs

The main achievement was not just growth itself, but building a scalable and sustainable system without sacrificing efficiency.

Case study conclusion

The key factor behind this case was not only the scaling strategy but also a strong partnership built on trust, flexibility, and fast communication.

According to the partner, among several affiliate programs, it was specifically with N1 Partners that they managed to build the most stable and predictable growth model. High brand conversion rates, stable LTV, flexible terms, and fast communication were especially important for the team — and the collaboration with N1 fully met those expectations.

As a result, they managed to create a rare combination: high profitability, comfortable day-to-day operations, and a flexible partnership where both sides are genuinely focused on shared results and long-term growth.

Grow your SEO traffic revenue together with N1 Partners!

• 14+ casino and sportsbook brands with high Reg2Dep
• 10+ Tier-1 GEOs
• CPA up to €700 and RevShare up to 55% + NNCO for top affiliates

Be number one with N1!

N1 Partners

How do you choose the right affiliate program? Which GEOs currently offer the strongest potential? What should you focus on when scaling traffic? And how do you cut through the constant stream of news to find insights that actually matter for your work?

N1 Partners is launching Knowledge Base – a new hub of content for webmasters, affiliate teams, and everyone working with iGaming traffic.

Over the years in the industry, the N1 Partners team has developed deep expertise in affiliate marketing, products, GEOs, traffic acquisition, and partner management. Now, all that knowledge is gathered in one place to share experience, support the community, and help partners navigate the market faster and more effectively.

What’s inside the Knowledge Base?

The N1 Partners Knowledge Base will feature content for both beginner webmasters looking to better understand the affiliate industry and experienced affiliates searching for fresh strategies, trends, and scaling opportunities.

The focus isn’t on short-lived news but on evergreen insights and practical knowledge that stay relevant over time.

Inside the Knowledge Base, you’ll find:

• market analysis;
• industry trend reports;
• guides for affiliates;
• articles on choosing affiliate programs;
• answers to the most common questions;
• practical tips and educational content.

The new section is designed to help affiliates better understand the market, stay ahead of industry changes, assess risks in advance, and spot new growth opportunities early.

Explore the N1 Partners Knowledge Base — and stay one step ahead in the iGaming industry!

Why N1 Partners?

• 14+ casino and betting brands with high Reg2Dep rates;
• 10+ Tier-1 GEOs;
• CPA up to €700 and RevShare up to 55% + NNCO for top partners.

Be number one with N1!

N1 Partners

N1 Partners team will attend MAC Yerevan 2026 — one of the largest affiliate conferences in CIS and Eastern Europe. The event will take place on May 26-27 at Meridian Expo, Yerevan.

The event will bring more than 5,000 participants from iGaming and the affiliate industry together: affiliates, media buying teams, CPA and advertising networks, as well as representatives of the largest brands for networking and sharing valuable experiences! More than 200 speakers will help expand the expertise, and 170+ stands of companies will establish useful contacts.

This year, N1 Partners will act not only as an active participant in the conference, but also as a sponsor of the MAC Awards’26 — one of the most anticipated awards of the year!

In addition, N1 Partners is also nominated for the MAC Awards in two categories — “Best iGaming Affiliate Program” and “Best Brand”. For the team, this is an important recognition from the affiliate community and the industry.

Book a meeting with N1 Partners at MAC Yerevan 2026

At MAC 2026, N1 Partners team will be able to discuss future partnerships, exclusive terms of cooperation, as well as scaling opportunities for current and potential partners.

Reasons to meet with N1 Partners team:

• 10+ Tier-1 GEOs
• CPA up to €700 | RevShare up to 55% for top partners
• Top personal offers
• Insights from analysts

Do you want to discuss profitable deals or individual terms in person? Book a meeting with N1 Partners in advance!

N1 Partners’ team contact:

• Alexey Gusarov — Affiliate Team Lead
• Alexandr Gavrilov — Team Lead of Affiliates
• Victoria Sokolenko — Affiliate Manager
• Aleksandr Ouhtin — Affiliate Manager
• Pavel Sysoev  — Affiliate Manager

Work with N1 Partners – be number 1!

N1 Partners

N1 Partners was shortlisted for the iGB Affiliate Awards in two categories: “Best Affiliate Program” and “Marketing Campaign of the Year”. 

iGB Affiliate Awards is a prestigious award in the affiliate industry, annually honouring companies and experts who develop the iGaming market, influence its future, and set industry standards. For N1 Partners, these nominations reflect the high results of the past year.

N1 Partners received nominations in two categories at once:

• Best Affiliate Program

N1 Partners creates the best conditions for partners by providing a portfolio of 14+ betting and casino brands in 10+ Tier-1 GEOs. Moreover, in 2025, the average monthly volume of FTDs driven by partners increased by 150%. This is one of the most striking indicators of company scaling and effectiveness. N1 products are also constantly evolving and expanding, with 4 new brands added in 2025 with high conversion rates and extensive scaling capabilities.

• Marketing Campaign of the Year

N1 Puzzle Promo has become one of the largest promos in the affiliate industry in 2025, with 350+ partners, reaching over 6 million views in 50+ media. With a prize pool of €500,000 and the main gift, Robinson R22 helicopter, the campaign brought partners from around the world together and provided an opportunity to receive solid rewards for traffic achievements.

At the same time, N1 Partners continues to create competitive mechanics for partners in 2026 — the N1 Traffic Cups tournament series continues to strengthen partner engagement and develop the affiliate community.

This year, the company also launched sports traffic on three brands — N1 Bet, RollXO, and Lucky Hunter — and released a new vertical, Prediction Markets, a betting format for real events with simple “yes/no” mechanics.

Scale your results with N1 Partners:

• 14+ casino and betting brands with high Reg2Dep
• 10+ Tier-1 GEOs
• CPA up to €700 and RevShare up to 55% + NNCO for top affiliates

Be number one with N1!