AffPapa has officially launched “Affiliates vs Operators”, a new iGaming series designed to bring affiliates and operators together.
The series provides a space for honest, straightforward conversations between both sides. By moving past the usual industry noise, it aims to focus on what truly matters: finding better approaches to partnership management.
Bridging the gap between affiliates and operators
This new short-format series is designed to bring the iGaming industry’s two major players face-to-face: one affiliate, one operator, and a host guiding the discussion.
The goal of the series is to discover smarter ways to collaborate by tackling real concerns and priorities relevant to iGaming affiliates and operators. There are no panels or filters—just authentic dialogue that explores what each side values, the challenges they face, and how they work, providing the industry with valuable insights.
Commenting on the launch, Anahit Hovhannisyan, Head of Marketing at AffPapa and host of the series, stated:
“Over the years at AffPapa, we’ve been right in the middle of the conversations between affiliates and operators. We launched the series to bridge the gap and hopefully help both sides see things from a different perspective.
Huge thanks to my first guests for kicking things off so well in the premiere. I hope our audience finds it insightful; one of the main goals of launching the series and sharing it online is to give other affiliates and operators the chance to gain perspective too.”
The first episode features Nikoleta Hristova, COO at Vegas Legends, and Filippo Anzalone, Head of Sales at Odds Scanner Group. Together, they share thoughts on red flags, common misconceptions, work-life balance, and more.
Filippo Anzalone shared his thoughts on the experience:
“The interview was a super fun and engaging experience, focused entirely on affiliates vs operators, with me representing the affiliate side. It wasn’t your typical Q&A—we had a real back-and-forth that made the whole conversation flow naturally. We touched on real challenges, shared some laughs, and kept it both insightful and entertaining.
Big credit to the host for keeping it dynamic and easygoing. Overall, a great chat and I hope viewers find it just as enjoyable and useful!”
Affiliates VS Operators Ep. 1 | Filippo Anzalone & Nikoleta Hristova | AffPapa
In the premiere episode, Nikoleta Hristova shares an unfiltered view on what operators truly expect from affiliates, where relationships often break down, and why mutual trust and transparency are no longer optional—they’re essential.
Hristova says in the episode:
“There are no bad affiliates or bad operators – only bad communication and misaligned expectations. If we want real growth, we have to start talking like partners, not like silos.”
The first episode is out now—and this is just the beginning. Watch it, share it, and stay tuned for more. There’s an exciting lineup ahead!
