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Gambling.com Group Secures USD 15.5 Million Growth Investment From Edison Partners
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Gambling.com Group Plc (“Gambling.com Group” or the “Group”) today entered into an agreement with Edison Partners (“Edison”) regarding a USD 15.5 million investment into the equity of Gambling.com Group Plc (the “Group” or “Gambling.com Group”). Edison is a growth equity investment firm which manages more than USD 1.4 billion in assets and is based in New Jersey, the new hub of regulated online gambling in America.
The agreement represents one of the most significant deals between a U.S. private equity fund and a performance marketing company focused on online gambling and sports betting. Gambling.com Group is the fastest growing and one of the most awarded leaders in performance marketing for the global online gambling industry with a particular focus on European markets. The Group expects the U.S. market to grow in size to rival that of the current European one in the coming years.
Charles Gillespie, Chief Executive of Gambling.com Group, says, “We have been thoroughly impressed by Edison Partners’ depth of expertise, breadth of knowledge and professional network. We greatly look forward to bringing on Edison as our teammate in our new American journey. Edison is the right partner at the right time, and I expect our collaboration to deliver powerful results. Their investment in the Group validates our thesis that we are the performance marketing and content platform best positioned to benefit from the expansion of regulated online gambling in the United States.”
The addition of Edison Partners to the Group’s list of investors gives the Group a strategic American growth equity partner who will help advance the Group’s objectives, particularly in its home state of New Jersey and throughout its network in the northeastern United States. As the National Football League officially kicks off, 13 states now take legal sports bets, with at least six more slated to take bets in the coming months.
“We are thrilled to enter the online gaming market with our investment in Gambling.com Group,” said Chris Sugden, Managing Partner at Edison Partners. “The company will continue to monetize the large market opportunity in Europewhile increasing investment in the U.S. Online gaming is expanding significantly as regulations are modified on a state-by-state basis.”
The Group has been executing a comprehensive plan to be the leading performance marketing company within the regulated online gambling sector in the United States since before the invalidation of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) in May 2018. The Group’s flagship website Gambling.com is already active in New Jerseyand Pennsylvania, and the Group is investing substantial resources in Bookies.com to make it the pre-eminent source of sports betting information in the United States. The Group has secured licenses to expand business deals with gambling operators in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia and has broadened its footprint with key management hires, a new office in Charlotte, North Carolina, and by becoming the first sports betting media group to be accepted as members of the Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE).
“Attention to sports gambling in the U.S. is booming, and we are building out a robust content team, offering products to match that interest,” Gambling.com Group Director of North American Content Gerry Ahern said. “On Bookies.com we are providing a real-time lens for sports fans that educates, entertains and informs them as they explore legal wagering options. On Gambling.com we are keeping the audience up to date with industry news and the latest in legislation as more states come online and more fans are served.”
Proceeds will be used by the Group for general corporate purposes with a view to accelerating certain investments in the United States market.
“With an exceptionally strong brand, robust content creation strategy, player-focused editorial point of view and proven marketing capabilities, Gambling.com Group is well positioned to become the leading provider of new customers to U.S.-based online sportsbook and iGaming operators,” said Gregg Michaelson, Partner at Edison Partners, who will sit on the company’s board of directors after the transaction closes. “Gambling.com Group founder and CEO Charles Gillespieis an industry leading business operator who brings the same ethical and compliant approach to the U.S. gaming market as he has in Europe.”
The investment by Edison in the Group will be satisfied through a combination of new ordinary shares in Gambling.com Group and through a sale of existing ordinary shares in Gambling.com Group by an existing shareholder. The investment will sit in Edison Partners’ latest fund closed in December 2018, their ninth fund with a size of USD 365 million.
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Earn Daily Profit Sharing and Tokenized Rewards with Qzino Affiliate Program
Why Today’s Affiliate Ecosystem Demands an Upgrade
The global iGaming landscape, and especially the crypto-casino sector, is undergoing explosive growth. Data from Yield Sec shows that the total gross profit of crypto casinos in 2024 reached approximately $81.4 billion — a three- to fourfold increase compared to two years before.
In parallel, the affiliate marketing market is also seeing significant expansion. According to SOFTSWISS, revenue generated via crypto affiliate services doubled in the first half of 2024 versus the same period in 2023. The upward trend continues in 2025: transaction activity is growing, and the number of engaged users in the crypto iGaming space keeps rising month after month.
Yet, most traditional crypto casino affiliate programs still rely on outdated models — CPA and RevShare — that come with notable drawbacks: limited flexibility, insufficient analytical transparency, delayed reward distribution, and negative carryover issues.
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Currently, the Qzino platform and affiliate program are in the Pre-Launch phase via MiniApp on Telegram — a unique moment for early affiliates.
The potential audience has not yet been distributed among partners, and most users are still available for acquisition. This gives affiliates the opportunity to build their own referral base using the free MiniApp mechanics. Most importantly, all referred users are automatically transferred to the full Web3 platform after launch and remain permanently linked to the affiliate.
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The Qzino affiliate program offers up to 50% revenue share, tokenized affiliate rewards, a long-term profit-sharing model, and scalable income through sub-affiliate earnings. Unlike traditional systems, Qzino doesn’t rely on outdated models — it establishes a new industry standard where partnership means real involvement in the project’s growth and profits, from early MiniApp participation to becoming a true co-owner of the ecosystem.
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Whale.io Introduces Crock Dentist Game and Exclusive RWA NFT Collection
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Whale.io’s Crock Dentist NFTs introduce a novel way for players to engage with the platform’s ecosystem. The NFTs, limited to a supply of 1,000, can be minted directly on Whale.io’s website. Key features include:
- Minting: Users can acquire a Crock Dentist NFT to participate in the platform’s reward system.
- Earning: Each NFT entitles holders to 0.1% of airdrops funded by the game’s 3% house edge. Airdrops are distributed in $WHALE, the platform’s native token, at random intervals..
- Trading: NFT holders can retain their assets to receive ongoing airdrops or trade them on secondary markets, based on their preferences.
The first weekend was an exclusive mint for Battlepass owners. It has been said that the public mint will open up for the public on Tuesday. Each user can mint up to 5 Crock NFTs and the mint price will increase daily until all 1000 NFTs are sold out. The airdrop pool grows with every spin played in Crock Dentist, creating a direct link between game activity and NFT holder rewards. Based on previous Whale Originals releases, the game performance is expected to grow consistently which translates to bigger airdrops for the NFT holders.
Transparency and Accessibility
Whale.io emphasizes transparency by maintaining publicly accessible wallet on its site:
- Royalty Wallet: Finding all the info related to aftermarket transactions, buybacks, collection royalty and airdrops from the blockchain.
This approach ensures users can verify all activities on the blockchain, fostering trust and accountability. Airdrops are automatically sent to NFT holders’ wallets, requiring no additional actions beyond minting and holding.
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The $WHALE token serves as the native currency within Whale.io’s ecosystem. Currently, users can utilize $WHALE to play games, purchase battle passes, or stake for additional benefits. With the upcoming Token Generation Event (TGE), the platform plans to introduce further utilities, enhancing the token’s role across its offerings. The launch of Crock Dentist and its NFT collection arrives as Whale.io prepares for its $WHALE TGE, a milestone that will expand the platform’s ecosystem. By minting Crock Dentist NFTs, users can join the community early and participate in the evolving reward structure. The limited supply of 1,000 NFTs underscores the exclusivity of this opportunity.
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Whale.io is an online casino and sportsbook platform known for its proprietary Whale Originals games and community-driven reward systems. Crock Dentist is now live on Whale.io, with NFT minting open to all users. Committed to transparency and innovation, Whale.io serves a global user base with a focus on integrating gaming and blockchain technology.
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SOFTSWISS 2026 iGaming Trends Report: Waitlist Available Ahead of November Launch
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SOFTSWISS has opened the waitlist for early access to the 2026 iGaming Trends Report – a comprehensive playbook created to provide business leaders with data-driven insights into iGaming perspectives for 2026.
The fourth edition of the leading industry playbook, developed in partnership with NEXT.io, brings together quantitative research by independent analytics agency Kantar, qualified opinions from over 350 iGaming experts, and AI analysis of more than 120,000 media headlines to outline the key discussions shaping the future of the iGaming industry. Powered by real cases, market analytics, and authoritative views, the report shares credible, data-backed forecasts for 2026.
While the report itself will be released on 3 November, waitlist members will receive early notification and priority access to exclusive insights as soon as it goes live.
“Autumn is the season for building annual strategies – and it’s also the fastest-paced business season of the year. That’s why we suggest joining the 2026 iGaming Trends Report waitlist now, so when you sit down to plan your strategy, you’ll be fully equipped with the latest data and insights,” – said Valentina Bagniya, Chief Marketing Officer at SOFTSWISS.
The 2026 iGaming Trends Report, created by SOFTSWISS in partnership with NEXT.io, will be presented live during the 2026 iGaming Trends Marathon at the SiGMA Central Europe Summit on 5 November. The Marathon will unveil the new edition live on stage through a high-impact programme packed with expert talks and industry insights.
During the 2026 iGaming Trends Marathon, leading iGaming experts will share their perspectives on key industry areas, including cybersecurity, brand management, responsible gaming and, of course, AI integration. The programme will also cover discussions on the future of iGaming in Latin America and Africa.
Last year 2025 iGaming Trend Report was included into the Honorable mentions list at PR Daily’s 2025 Content Marketing Awards ranked alongside Bayer, McDonald’s and Epam.
To stay ahead in 2026, interested professionals can join the waitlist and be among the first to receive the full 2026 iGaming Trends Report the moment it goes live.
About SOFTSWISS
SOFTSWISS is an international technology company with over 15 years of experience in developing innovative solutions for the iGaming industry. SOFTSWISS provides comprehensive software for managing iGaming projects. The company’s product portfolio includes the Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with over 35,000 casino games, Affilka Affiliate Platform, the Sportsbook Software and the Jackpot Aggregator. The expert team, based in Malta, Poland, and Georgia, counts over 2,000 employees.
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