Five years ago, LinkDataMedia set out to build something different in the iGaming space. On March 31, 2021, Gamblers Connect went live. Today, we celebrate what it has become.
From the beginning, the vision was clear, create a platform where transparency wasn’t a marketing line, but the actual operating principle. A place built for players first, with the editorial integrity to back it up. Five years on, that vision has become one of the most recognized affiliate media brands in the industry.
From Portfolio Project to Industry Brand
Building a credible iGaming media brand from scratch is not a straightforward task. The space is competitive, trust is hard to earn, and audiences are unforgiving. Gamblers Connect earned its place through consistency, honest reviews, educational content, a pioneering responsible gambling framework, and a presence at the industry’s most important stages.
Within its first year, the platform had already taken home its first award. What followed was a string of wins and nominations that now spans Casino Affiliate of the Year, News Affiliate of the Year, Crypto Affiliate of the Year, and Best Affiliate of the Year, recognized by AffPapa, SiGMA, SBC, and beyond.
A Brand That Keeps Evolving
What makes Gamblers Connect a point of pride for LinkkDataMedia is not just its track record, it’s the trajectory. The platform has grown beyond the traditional affiliate model into a fully fledged iGaming media brand, covering editorial content, industry news, B2B partnerships, and player-facing guides under one roof.
2026 brought further proof of that ambition: the launch of the Contributors Program, the introduction of the iHub, and a new platform currently in development that will set the stage for the next chapter of growth.
Five Years. One Standard.
At LinkDataMedia, we build brands that last. Gamblers Connect is the clearest example of what that means in practice, a platform that started with a strong foundation, stayed true to its values, and grew into something the entire iGaming industry knows by name.
Five years in. We’re just getting started.
