Gamblers Connect, the award-winning iGaming media and affiliate platform, is celebrating its fifth anniversary and now stands as one of the most recognized affiliate media brands in the iGaming industry.
Gamblers Connect was founded with a clear objective: to build a transparent, player-first platform. What began as a straightforward concept quickly evolved into something far more significant. Within its first year, the company had already secured its first industry award. Since then, Gamblers Connect has continued to expand its offering through the launch of new sections, tools and features, while steadily reaching key milestones and strengthening its presence across major industry events, conferences and speaking platforms.
The platform’s offering was further strengthened with the launch of the Responsible Gambling Index, a proprietary evaluation tool that has become a defining feature, covering both casino operators and game providers.
This progress has been reflected in industry recognition, with multiple awards and nominations across leading events, including Casino Affiliate of the Year, News Affiliate of the Year, Crypto Affiliate of the Year and Best Affiliate of the Year.
Over the past five years, Gamblers Connect has evolved beyond the traditional affiliate model. The platform now operates as a full-scale iGaming media brand, producing a broad range of editorial content, industry news, interviews and B2B-focused coverage, serving both players and industry stakeholders alike.
Gjorgje Ristikj, Founder of Gamblers Connect, said:
2026 marks not just an anniversary, but a clear step forward. The launch of the GC Contributors Program, the introduction of the iHub, and an entirely new platform currently in development signal where Gamblers Connect is headed – deeper into the industry, more ambitious in scope, and built for what the next five years demand.
