Esports Awards 2026 Returns for Global Honors

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The Esports Awards is set to return in 2026, bringing together the global esports community for its annual celebration of excellence. Scheduled to take place in North America later this year, the awards will honor the top players, teams, creators, and innovators who defined the past year in competitive gaming. Exact dates and venues will […]

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Optimove Buys Smartico, Keeps Independence

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In a strategic move set to reshape the competitive landscape of iGaming marketing technology, Optimove has announced the acquisition of Smartico. Despite the deal, both companies will continue to operate independently—preserving their brands, leadership teams, and product strategies. This acquisition comes at a pivotal moment for the global online gambling industry. According to recent market […]

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THE ESPORTS AWARDS RETURNS IN 2026 FOR A CELEBRATION OF ESPORTS EXCELLENCE

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The Esports Awards will return later this year for its 2026 edition, taking place in North America and honouring the outstanding players, teams, creators and innovators of the past year in esports Last year marked a major milestone for the Esports Awards, celebrating 10 years of excellence at the HyperX Arena, alongside the one-off Decade […]

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Optimove acquires Smartico and both will continue to operate fully independently

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Optimove, the creator of the Positionless Marketing concept and the number one solution for player engagement in iGaming and sports betting, today announced the acquisition of Smartico, the company that pioneered the combination of CRM and gamification in the iGaming segment. As part of the agreement, both Optimove and Smartico will continue to operate as […]

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Can the UK statutory levy on gambling harm satisfy everyone?

Now that the new system to fund gambling charities is officially in place in the UK, will that prove a solid positive for the sector, or is a bit of convincing still needed to justify the decision? For those unaware of how gambling harm funding works in the UK, it used to be that voluntary […]

Where to Drive Tier-1 Sport Traffic in April: Top Events & Promos

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April continues the high-intensity sports season, with a dense schedule of matches, tournaments, and decisive stages that consistently drive spikes in player engagement and deposit activity. For affiliates, this creates a strong opportunity window to capture high-intent traffic and scale performance during peak moments. Affiliates working with N1 Partners can run sports-driven traffic across three […]

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