Monthly Digest: Best of August 🔥

We’ve gathered everything most important for you: working tools, regulators, GEO insights, and more — take it into your workflow!


🪄GEO Reviews

📌 iGaming Overview of Austria: Regulation and Audience for Betting and Gambling
📌How to Direct Traffic to the Philippines?
📌Betting and Gambling in Austria: Media Buying Opportunities
📌Belgium iGaming Overview: Regulation, Audience, Trends
📌Albania iGaming Overview: Opportunities, Trends and Strategies for Media Buyers


🪄Useful

📌Pop, Push and Native Ad Networks in Gambling Media Buying
📌How to Work with myTarget: A Guide for iGaming Media Buyer
📌Post-Click in Affiliate Marketing: How to Prevent Losing Players in Gambling and Betting Media Buying
📌Telegram Stories: How the New Format Changes Promotion in Messenger
📌In Which Countries Is Casino Advertising Possible in PPC?


🪄Rules

📌CUPIS in Russia: History, Structure, Regulation and Prospects until 2030


🪄IGAMING HEROES

📌Levon Nikogosyan, CEO of AffPapa & iGaming Club: “Be confident in what you do”
📌PHOENIX CEO Oleg Kamchatny: “You don’t come into traffic media buying — you live it!”


📌What was the most useful for you, and what’s missing? Write in the comments — we’ll take care of it!

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🔥 iGaming Heroes. Dmitry Arabuli, CEO of Tonybet: “Learn it all”

How do you break into iGaming from scratch, why does timing mean everything, and why should a brand build its own AI department? Dmitry Arabuli shares his journey from assistant to CEO and answers the toughest questions.


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📌Is there a trend you’ve consciously avoided despite its popularity? Why?

Around six to seven years ago, the legalized US market saw massive expansion. We extensively examined this opportunity, engaging in negotiations with land-based casinos and indigenous populations in several states seeking licensing partnerships for the Tonybet brand. One major challenge in entering this market is that essentially each state represents a separate entity with its own operational rules, laws, exclusion registries, technical specifications for platforms and tax systems. Given our rigorous approach to launching our brand in new markets, venturing into the US landscape didn’t seem financially viable at that time, although it was considered the world’s most promising regulated market. Several years later, more than twenty operators opened and subsequently closed operations in the United States. Even giants like Unibet and Betway announced their withdrawal from the U.S. market in 2024. I believe our decision not to enter the U.S. market was correct.

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📌What piece of advice influenced your approach to marketing the most, and who gave it to you?

One good friend from the industry, who prefers staying low-key, told me long ago that timing is everything in our business. Sometimes it’s crucial to be first-to-market, introducing new features ahead of others. Other times, it’s better to wait, carefully analyze the market dynamics, let the initial hype subside, learn from others’ mistakes and successes, develop a solid strategy and act only when ready. Interestingly, much of the iGaming industry operates on similar principles, relying heavily on gut feelings or intuition. Trusting oneself and one’s choices is paramount, yet remaining flexible and adapting swiftly when needed is just as important.

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📌Everyone knows each other in the iGaming industry. What role do personal connections and friendship play for you? Were there moments when colleagues helped you or vice versa?

Personal connections play a huge role in my professional environment. Fortunately, I’ve had the chance to meet and build a growing network of professionals and project owners, encompassing casinos, bookmakers, affiliate teams, game providers, platforms, payment processors and venture funds. Many of these connections have evolved into friendships, and we frequently gather at meetups, conferences, informal settings, sharing insights, successful case studies and discussing industry news. Often, these meetings lead to improved internal processes, new ideas and informed decisions regarding brand promotion and marketing strategies.

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In the full interview:
🔹How to spot “rising stars” in your team and help them grow
🔹AI and video in iGaming: what actually works
🔹Crazy ideas with an unlimited budget


👉 READ THE FULL INTERVIEW AT 3S.INFO


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😱 India — game over?


Since August 22, all real-money gambling is banned in India: casinos, slots, poker, rummy, fantasy sports. The ban also covers all financial transactions and any form of promotion. Violators face up to 3 years in prison and fines of $150,000.

✔️ But here’s the “good” news: the law has been signed, yet it’s still unclear when full enforcement will actually begin.

The legal situation remains uncertain: offshore gambling operators are exploiting a loophole — the law doesn’t explicitly prohibit the activity of their local representatives.

😂 Disguised as IT companies, platforms like 1xBet, Parimatch, and others continue serving Indian users.


Meanwhile, new emerging markets are opening up: 

🔸Equatorial Guinea has officially legalized online casinos and bookmakers. A Cypriot firm, Mascott Capital Partners, was brought in to manage licensing and provide IT infrastructure.
🔹Uganda has launched a new regulatory authority to oversee lotteries and gambling.
🔹Rwanda has resumed licensing after a one-year pause and is now accepting new applications.
🔸Paraguay is opening its betting market by ending the monopoly. In 2026, the government plans to select two licensed operators through a tender.

📌How has the India ban affected you, and what’s your take on the situation? Share your thoughts in the comments!

🔥Your career should also grow in the green. We’ve gathered this week’s top iGaming job openings — catch your chance!

📌UI/UX Designer at FANzino
FANzino — a B2B provider of next-gen games.

Limassol, Cyprus | Flexible start | Full package: English lessons, psychologist, sports & more.
👉 @yara_lobanova

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📌Reputation Manager (ORM / SERM) (B2C) at Boomerang Partners
Boomerang Partners — an international company with a strong affiliate network and iGaming brands.

International projects | Flexible format | Real impact on brand image.
👉 @sofia_karimova

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📌Content Lead at Fortune P.
Fortune P. — an international iGaming marketing company.

Remote | Competitive pay + performance bonuses.
👉 @sam_reshuu

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📌Infrastructure Security Engineer at EvenBet Gaming
EvenBet Gaming — a global provider specializing in poker and card games.

Remote | Full-time role.
👉 @k_viktoria98

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📌Sales manager at Alanbase
Alanbase — a SaaS platform for affiliate program and traffic management.

Remote | Full-time role.
👉 @hrg_ab

🔵See more job openings on our website.
🟢Post your own vacancy — here.

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Did you know the word taekwondo comes from three Korean words:
• Tae (태) = foot, kick
• Kwon (권) = fist, punch
• Do (도) = way, philosophy

Literally translated: “the way of the foot and the fist.”

According to World Taekwondo, it’s one of the most popular martial arts in the world, with about 80 million practitioners across 200+ countries.

Ancient Korean wisdom says: some people have a black belt — others just have a blacklist.

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🇸🇮 Monday blues? Not sure which GEO to run? Here’s your answer — Slovenia.

Slovenia is a hidden gem for iGaming. A small but promising market for gambling and betting. One-third of the adult population takes part in lotteries or betting at least once a year.

Fun facts:
📌In Ljubljana, you’ll find Perla Casino — the largest casino in the region.
📌Slovenia was the first country in Europe to allow Bitcoin payments in offline casinos (back in 2018).
📌 Basketball is a national driver: the national team’s success at the 2021 Olympics sparked a surge in registrations across three major bookmakers.

In the full article, we cover:
✔️ How regulation and licensing work
✔️ Which payment methods actually perform
✔️ What offers and creatives convert best, and where to run them
✔️ Compliance details you need to watch out for

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✅Friends, here’s a fresh selection — new jobs for those who want to grow in iGaming.


From developer to head of department: we’ve got not only a digest of hot openings but also a whole section on our website — there’s a position for everyone!


📌Head of Affiliates at Chilli Partners
Chilli Partners — an international affiliate network with its own casino brands: NineCasino, OctoCasino, GetSlots, HeySpin, and DuxCasino.

Perks: Work in an international company with strong brands, remote full-time position, involvement in strategic development, and the chance to directly influence results in the fast-paced iGaming industry.

👉Apply: @missblonde1
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📌Affiliate Manager at Chilli Partners
Perks: International company, strong brands, remote, full-time.

👉Apply: @missblonde1
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📌VIP Manager (Tier-1) at Rocks Partners
Rocks Partners — an affiliate program working with its own iGaming brands Duospin and WinHero. Actively expanding and strengthening presence in Tier-1 markets.

Perks: Tier-1 market focus, remote, full-time.

👉Apply: @HR_RocksPartners
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📌Business Developer at TopTraff
TopTraff — a media buying team in iGaming, focusing on Tier-3 GEOs and scaling its own product.

Perks: Remote or Cyprus office — your choice. Base salary + % after probation.

👉Apply: @serg_recruiter
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📌Security Officer at Lenkep
Lenkep — an international IT company in iGaming (70% gambling, 30% betting), providing global tech solutions for entertainment.

Perks: Fully remote, flexible schedule, competitive salary in USD, paid vacation, psychological support, and career growth opportunities.

👉 Apply: @tomz_best

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🔵More job openings on our website.
🟢Post your own vacancy — here.


And how did your week start?

🔥 — jumped into work full of energy
⚡️— don’t even ask me that…
😂 — I’m on vacation / unemployed

🔥 iGaming Heroes. Dmitry Belianin, entrepreneur, marketer and Gaming investor: "Money as a measure of success is greatly overrated"

How to make money flow effortlessly even amid unexpected events, what does calculated risk mean and what’s behind the creation of Blask? Meet entrepreneur, marketer and investor with almost two decades of experience, Dmitry Belianin, in our iGaming heroes’ series!


📌What is your main rule in business and in life?

The main rule is to build long-term relationships, both in business and in life. Investing in relationships with people and ensuring great user experiences will yield other benefits as a consequence.

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📌What quality do you appreciate most in people?

Above all else, I value honesty and openness in people. I believe that speaking directly, openly and honestly leads to greater achievements.

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📌What have you learned from mistakes?

Mistakes have taught me to discern people’s character. I believe this is perhaps the most valuable lesson. Whether in business or everyday human interactions, mistakes often stem from misjudging people, leading to subsequent consequences.

In the full interview:
🔹Why money shouldn’t be the main measure of success
🔹How to spot a candidate’s true value with just 3 questions
🔹The idea behind creating Blask


👉 READ THE FULL INTERVIEW AT 3S.INFO


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⚡️ CUPIS News: rebranding, ID, and a couple more “wow” updates

While bookmakers are figuring out how to attract new players, CUPIS is upgrading itself to version 2.0.

📌Rebranding launched in September — by 2026 we’ll see a new website, dashboard, and apps.
📌2.5M payments per day — CUPIS is now operating almost like a standalone bank.
📌500K users have already issued a digital card, with 75K using it regularly.
📌Coming soon: CUPIS ID — one button instead of multi-step verification with each new bookmaker.


🔥This is the biggest CUPIS upgrade since 2016 — rebranding, new services, and simplified identification.

👉 Read the full version with details and insights.