Hub Affiliations Secures Four Wins at the EGR Italy Awards 2026

Four wins in Rome: Hub Affiliations triumphs at the EGR Italy Awards 2026

*Hub Affiliations named Affiliate of the Year and Casino Affiliate, Francesco Maddalena receives the Individual Achievement Award, and SlotMatic wins Rising Star*

ROME, 21 October 2026 - Hub Affiliations celebrated four major victories at the EGR Italy Awards 2026, confirming the company's position among the leading players in Italy's affiliate and iGaming industry.

During the ceremony held on 20 October at the Rome Cavalieri, Hub Affiliations and the projects connected to its wider business structure received the following awards:

• Affiliate of the Year - Hub Affiliations;
• Casino Affiliate - Hub Affiliations;
• Individual Achievement Award - Francesco Maddalena, CEO of Hub Affiliations;
• Rising Star - SlotMatic by Hub Innovation.

The four wins follow the 19 finalist nominations secured across eight companies, projects and professionals connected to Hub Affiliations, covering affiliate marketing, technology, game development, artificial intelligence, acquisition, retention, communication and leadership.

Two major affiliate awards for Hub Affiliations

The Affiliate of the Year award represents one of the most significant achievements in the company's history.

It recognises the development of an international model combining affiliate marketing, proprietary technology, editorial content, data, digital communities and performance-driven campaigns.

Hub Affiliations has progressively expanded its structure by connecting operators, publishers, creators and technology projects across different markets, while continuing to invest in reporting, partnership management and long-term audience development.

The Casino Affiliate award also confirms the company's growth within the online casino segment. Its strategy combines qualified acquisition, vertical content, campaign analysis and partnerships designed to produce measurable and sustainable value.

Together, the two awards acknowledge both the overall development of Hub Affiliations and its ability to deliver results in one of the most competitive areas of the international iGaming market.

Individual Achievement Award for Francesco Maddalena

Francesco Maddalena, Founder and CEO of Hub Affiliations, received the Individual Achievement Award for his entrepreneurial journey and contribution to the company's growth.

Under his leadership, Hub Affiliations has evolved from a specialist affiliate business into an international organisation active across performance marketing, media, technology, artificial intelligence and product development.

The award recognises a leadership approach based on vision, execution and the ability to build a team around a shared long-term project.

"Receiving this award is an enormous honour, but I do not consider it an individual achievement," Maddalena said. "Behind every result are people who share the same vision, face challenges with determination and bring their skills, energy and passion to their work every day. This award belongs to the entire team."

SlotMatic recognised as Rising Star

The fourth award of the evening went to SlotMatic, the AI-native technology project developed by Hub Innovation.

SlotMatic was named Rising Star for its approach to transforming the slot game development process. The platform brings together specialised AI agents, mathematical modelling, large-scale simulations, creative tools and validation workflows within a single development environment.

Its objective is to reduce technical fragmentation and repetitive work, allowing mathematicians, game designers, developers and artists to focus more closely on mechanics, creativity and player experience.

The award recognises the progress made by SlotMatic as it moves from an emerging technology project towards an international platform serving studios, suppliers and operators.

Continuity built through people and passion

The four EGR Italy Awards are part of a wider sequence of international recognition received by Hub Affiliations during 2026.

The company and its professionals have already been recognised at the iGB Affiliate Awards, EGR B2B Awards, Le Fonti Awards and Affiliate Leaders Awards, across categories involving campaigns, teamwork, innovation, leadership, content and affiliate performance.

This continuity is particularly important. A single award can celebrate one successful project; repeated recognition across different events and disciplines demonstrates the consistency of a broader journey.

Behind that consistency are the people working every day on campaigns, partnerships, technology, editorial content, data analysis and community development.

"These four awards reflect the strength of a project that continues to grow through expertise, technology and relationships," said Charles Herisson, Founder of Hub Affiliations. "They validate the direction we have taken, but above all they recognise the daily contribution of all the people involved in building Hub Affiliations and the projects around it."

Maddalena added: "Winning Affiliate of the Year and Casino Affiliate, while seeing SlotMatic recognised as Rising Star, confirms the strength of a model in which performance, content, technology and people grow together. The greatest satisfaction is seeing ideas and ambitions become internationally recognised projects."

Four awards were presented on the stage in Rome, but each was built over time through commitment, teamwork and a shared determination to continue growing.

Media information: Hub Affiliations