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INSIGHT “Affiliates need to leverage this huge interest in Euro 2016 to expand their user base.” follow tipsters and then automatically bet on their tips for a match. The aim is to maximise a punter’s chance of winning, which then makes the betting experience more attractive. It’s also important to make the process as straightforward as possible – easy discovery, user experience, tipping and then betting. With a high quality operator in-play product, marketing and PR will play the crucial role in banging the drum about the benefits and growing that pool of players interacting. Affiliates need to leverage this huge interest in Euro 2016 to expand their user base. This may be through an ambassador, as we have done via our partnership with England legend Chris Waddle. Players will need to be able to interact with these figureheads via an affiliate’s platform, whether that’s through a blog, social or product interaction. This second level of user interaction is particularly important when looking to build loyalty and encourage the return of users. There really is a huge opportunity with the in-play revolution, but affiliates must move beyond the present model. Their products – the websites, apps, social platforms – must become an engaging home for punters and bookmakers to interact during live matches. Evolve from being a simple facilitator, and affiliates will continue to flourish. HENRIK LYKKESTEEN, Chief Commercial Officer for Better Collective, is an expert in marketing with more than 15 years’ experience in digital sales and strategic management. He has been with Better Collective since 2014. The company recently launched in-play tipping app, bettingexpertLIVE. kesteen Name: Henrik Lyk Date: 8 June Time: 15.00 Unlock Your Full Potential A Key Partner in iGaming Affiliates’ Success Since 2002 Delivering Partnership Opportunities To Your Doorstep incomeaccess.com