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UK Gambling Commission launches three-year Corporate Strategy and annual Business Plan
The Gambling Commission has unveiled its new three-year Corporate Strategy which sets out the Commission’s focus as it continues to protect the public and players from harm.
Launched alongside the Commission’s 2021 to 2022 Business Plan, the new Strategy will be delivered through five priority areas:
- protecting children and vulnerable people from being harmed by gambling
- a fairer market and more informed consumers
- keeping crime out of gambling
- optimising returns to good causes from the National Lottery
- improving gambling regulation.
Protecting children and vulnerable people from being harmed by gambling
The Commission will continue to ensure licence holders minimise the risk of gambling harm to vulnerable groups as part of a coordinated effort to understand factors that influence behaviour. This will be achieved through improving conduct and competence, continuing to evolve the Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice, building a stronger evidence base, and focusing on preventative and regulatory action.
A fairer market and more informed consumers
Ensuring that products are fair and compliant is vital for the Commission – whilst also improving information for players and making it simpler for them to find information on operators they are gambling with. This also includes making licence holders’ complaints procedures easier to access and understand.
Keeping crime out of gambling
The Commission will persist in tackling those who offer illegal and unlicensed gambling to consumers in Great Britain, whilst also continuing, alongside partner agencies, to prevent activities which lead to money laundering. The Commission’s work to manage risks around sports betting integrity and event manipulation will also continue to be an important feature in future enforcement work.
Optimising returns to good causes from the National Lottery
The National Lottery continues to be one of the world’s largest and most popular with millions given to good causes each year. The Commission will ensure the effective management of the third licence continues, whilst also concluding the fair and open competition for the fourth licence – ensuring a smooth and effective transition.
Improving gambling regulation
Over the past year the organisation has been restructured to ensure effective regulation in the future. The Commission continues to support the Government in their Gambling Act Review whilst also building on work it is already undertaking following recommendations from three key reports in 2020 into gambling regulation. The Commission will work with DCMS to ensure it has the resources to regulate effectively, to ensure employees are continually developed and technology is harnessed to improve systems and processes.
Meanwhile, the Commission’s 2021-22 Business Plan sets out the priorities to accelerate progress in making gambling and safer for the public and players, including those at risk of harm and leisure gamblers. This includes a focus on improving the way the Commission regulates in parallel with other high-profile decisions to be announced later this year – such as the Government’s Gambling Review and a review of the Commission’s fees by DCMS.
Gambling Commission chair Bill Moyes said: “Our new three-year strategy maintains the ambition of our previous strategy and goes further in considering how best we can use our current resources.
“We launch the new Strategy and our Business Plan, which details our milestones during what is going to be a hugely important year for compliance and consumer protection as the country starts to move out of lockdown after a challenging 12 months.
“Covid-19 has meant a shift in gambling habits and is exactly why the new strategy focusses on protecting consumers from harm, holding operators to account, creating a fairer market for all, and protecting the National Lottery.
“Additionally, the launch of the Gambling Act Review was a pivotal moment earlier this year and whilst our work continues, we are aware that we must continue to adjust and challenge ourselves depending on the outcomes of the Review.
“Over the next three years we will see the gambling industry change further, especially as the pace of innovation accelerates. As the regulator we must keep pace with that change, be ready to adapt, and ensure that the millions of people who gamble in Great Britain can do so safely.”
You can read the Gambling Commission’s Corporate Strategy: 2021 to 2024 and to explain the Strategy further, a short animation video (opens in a new tab) has also been added to our YouTube channel.
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Team Heretics integrates Chiliz directly onto its platform, transforms engagement and loyalty

Team Heretics transforms engagement and loyalty by integrating Chiliz infrastructure directly onto its platform
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Team Heretics first partnered with Chiliz to launch a $TH Fan Token on Socios.com in May 2020
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The Spanish esports giant is now advancing its Web3 foothold, by launching a Chiliz Chain powered digital asset wallet in its official store and a loyalty programme powered by Chiliz’s Web3 infrastructure
Team Heretics, the renowned esports club, makes a twofold strategic move towards the future of fan engagement: it becomes the first team in its sector to natively integrate a blockchain wallet into its official store, and alongside this, unveils the launch of a new and ambitious loyalty programme. Chiliz, the leading provider of blockchain solutions for the sports and entertainment industry, powers both developments.
The integration of the blockchain wallet into Team Heretics’ e-commerce platform is a major technical advancement, enabling fans to connect their wallets securely and directly, while managing ownership of their $TH Fan Tokens. This functionality is the cornerstone upon which Team Heretics will build innovative and personalised digital and real-world experiences for those supporters who hold this asset.
Building on this technological foundation, Team Heretics is developing an innovative and dynamic loyalty programme. This programme will utilise the club’s Fan Tokens as the primary vehicle to unlock membership tiers, exclusive rewards, early access to products, special discounts, and new ways to participate and interact with the club. The objective is to go beyond traditional utility and create an ecosystem where fan loyalty and commitment are continuously recognised and rewarded within Heretics’ own universe.
“Together with Chiliz, we’ve been working on finding ways to empower our community by exploring the emerging areas of technology. With this new program, in 2025, we’re taking a leap forward in how we connect with and value our community compared to what we’ve done with Chiliz in the past — evolving the experience so that being a token holder truly grants access to exclusive experiences and a say in certain day-to-day decisions at Team Heretics. We want our fans to feel that being active in the community comes with rewards, and with Chiliz, we’ll keep working on that better than ever,” said Alejandro Marcos, CMO of Team Heretics.
What does this mean for the future of sport?
This twofold announcement underscores Chiliz’s and Team Heretics’ vision for the potential of Web3 in sport and entertainment. Having already dived into this type of engagement by letting their community choose elements such as their Superliga name or the design of their official flag with their Fan Tokens, the wallet integration is now the gateway to deeper engagement, while the loyalty programme is the strategy that capitalises on that connection.
“This integration is much more than a new feature; it’s the manifestation of our vision at Chiliz for the future of fan engagement in Web3,” states Alexandre Dreyfus, CEO of Chiliz. “We are demonstrating how blockchain technology enables clubs, like Team Heretics, to build versatile, multidisciplinary, and direct experiences with their communities, using their own channels.”
The Web3 Advantage: Beyond the traditional model
Fundamentally, Chiliz’s Web3 infrastructure provides the necessary flexibility, security, and autonomy for Fan Tokens to act as genuine digital assets, whose utility can be integrated and exploited to their full potential by each club. This takes fan engagement to a new level of personalisation and control, managed directly by the club, helping them to take the reins of their fan experience and build their own ecosystems.
This initiative with Team Heretics is a clear example of hyper-personalisation, adapting Chiliz’s infrastructure to the club’s specific language and objectives. This sets a precedent that, in the near future, other clubs might follow regardless of whether or not they are digital natives.
An autonomous ecosystem for greater loyalty
With these advancements, Team Heretics and Chiliz – as a pioneering company with collaborations with teams of the calibre of FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Atlético de Madrid, Manchester City, Juventus, and Inter Milan, among others – propose a model where blockchain technology serves as a catalyst for a closer, more participatory relationship between the club and its fans.
The foundations are being laid for a future where supporters are not mere spectators, but active participants in the life and development of the club, through loyalty programmes that truly understand and reward their passion.
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Xanada Investments Reveals Strategic Backing of Sweepium, Targeting the U.S. Sweepstakes Landscape

Xanada Investments, a leading ideological investment fund focused on the iGaming sector, has officially revealed its early-stage investment in Sweepium, a breakthrough B2B platform and game aggregator redefining how sweepstakes casino brands launch, operate, and scale in the U.S. market.
The decision to invest in Sweepium was driven by a clear alignment of vision: a bold team building real sweepstakes infrastructure for an underserved and fast-growing segment, while providing a serious competitive advantage to existing platforms.
Purpose-built for the complexities of the U.S. regulatory landscape, Sweepium delivers a fully integrated, turnkey platform that includes a bank-approved payment architecture, CRM, customer support, content management, game aggregation, and promotional tools. Its standout capability — its bank-approved payment system — the first of its kind in the U.S. sweepstakes sector — enabling operators to process transactions with institutional-grade compliance and reliability.
Over the past year, Xanada’s support extended far beyond capital. Acting as strategic advisors and active mentors, the fund worked closely with the Sweepium team to strengthen their operational and go-to-market strategy to accelerate brand onboarding and commercial traction.
Today, Sweepium is live with multiple operators, supports integrations with over 50 game providers, and enables new clients to launch in just 8–10 weeks from contract to first processed payment — a speed and standard unmatched in the space.
“From day one, Sweepium showed both clarity of vision and precision in execution,” said Vladimir Malakchi, CEO & Managing Partner at Xanada Investments. “Our decision to invest was driven not only by the unique positioning of the platform but by the team’s operational discipline and long-term thinking. Over the past year, we’ve worked closely with Sweepium to evolve their business infrastructure, guide strategic decisions, and help unlock market growth — and the results speak for themselves.”
Daniel Mitton, Founder & CEO of Sweepium, commented: “Partnering with Xanada Investments brought more than capital — it brought strategy, structure, and scale. Their team helped us align operations with long-term growth goals, navigate licensing, and open doors commercially. With Xanada’s support, we’ve accelerated our market readiness and laid the groundwork for sustainable expansion.”
As Sweepium enters its next phase of growth, the company is focused on expanding its partner base, deepening product capabilities, and continuing to lead in compliance-first innovation within the U.S. sweepstakes space.
About Xanada Investments
Xanada Investments is an ideological investment fund targeting PreSeed, Seed, and Series A funding rounds for innovative projects and leaders in the iGaming industry. With a focus on long-term success, Xanada is committed to providing not only capital but also strategic guidance and support to help businesses scale quickly and efficiently.
About Sweepium
Sweepium is a B2B platform and game aggregator enabling the launch of sweepstakes casino brands under a white-label model. The company supports over 80 game providers, offers full operational setup, and is the first provider of bank-approved white-label payments for sweepstakes in the U.S. market.
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Hop on the Wealth Bus: N1 Partners heading to iGB Live London 2025

The stand is designed to be more than just a place to visit — it’s a lively lounge where you can grab a drink, chat with the team, and explore real ways to scale your affiliate profits against the backdrop of a bus stop-style design.
N1 Puzzle Promo: Your road to the helicopter prize
N1 Partners is tying the Wealth Bus theme into its N1 PUZZLE Promo — the campaign that’s literally driving our partners toward a brand-new Robinson R22 Beta II helicopter.
Here’s how it works:
- 1 puzzle piece for every 10 FTDs from SEO traffic
- 1 puzzle piece for every 40 FTDs from PPC and ASO
- 1 puzzle piece for every 100 FTDs from FB and other channels (social media, SMS, Email, UAC, In-App)
The more puzzle pieces you collect, the closer you get to taking home the helicopter. And since London is one of the key stops on this journey, N1 Partners will showcase exactly how affiliate traffic can help drive progress toward the prize.
Of course, it’s not just about the final prize. N1 Partners is already running two mini-lotteries (April–July and Sept–Nov) packed with luxury prizes — and everyone wins something. Whether you’re driving PPC, SEO, or social traffic, you can turn volume and speed into puzzle pieces and prizes.
What’s on board at Booth J50
The stand will offer plenty of engaging activities for visitors:
- Bar — visitors can grab a drink and connect with the N1 Partners team.
- Puzzle Collection merch drop — every item gives you +1 puzzle piece in the promo. Plus, each merch owner enters a special giveaway: a custom hoodie, an iPhone 17 Pro Max, and a branded case.
- Plinko-style game — everyone wins! Grab a guaranteed prize right at the booth.
- Meet the N1 Partners team — the team will be on hand to answer questions and show how to boost your current promo results and earnings.
Why meet N1 Partners in London
N1 Partners has been driving affiliate success for over 7 years, with 12+ licensed casino and betting brands and top deals across Tier‑1 markets.
Here’s what the program offers:
- CPA up to €650
- RevShare up to 45% + NNCO
- Hybrid deals
- No shave, no delays, guaranteed payouts
At Booth J50, N1 Partners will be ready to talk about real business — no fluff. If you run SEO, PPC, FB, or any other traffic, we’ll show you how to turn it into bigger profits with our offers.
N1 Partners stands for reliability, honesty, and speed — and we’re always open to new partners who are ready to scale.
Let’s meet in London!
Attendees can visit N1 Partners at Booth J50 during iGB Live London on July 2–3.
Hop on the Wealth Bus, grab exclusive merch (get an extra Puzzle Piece with it) — and discover how to boost your affiliate marketing performance with N1 Partners.
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