Hub Affiliations Wins Four Awards at the 2026 EGR Italy Awards
The company took home Affiliate of the Year and Casino Affiliate, while CEO Francesco Maddalena received the Individual Achievement Award, and SlotMatic by Hub Innovation was named Rising Star.
ROME, October 21, 2026 – Hub Affiliations secured four top honors at the 2026 EGR Italy Awards, held on October 20 at the Rome Cavalieri, cementing its position within the Italian affiliate and iGaming industries. The company and its associated business ventures were recognized across categories spanning affiliate marketing, executive leadership, and technological innovation.
The accolades received were Affiliate of the Year and Casino Affiliate, both awarded to Hub Affiliations; the Individual Achievement Award, presented to Francesco Maddalena, founder and CEO of the company; and Rising Star, awarded to SlotMatic by Hub Innovation. These victories followed a impressive showing where eight companies, projects, and professionals affiliated with Hub Affiliations earned a total of 19 finalist nominations.
Two Major Wins for the Affiliate Business
The Affiliate of the Year award represents a major milestone for Hub Affiliations, acknowledging the development of an international model that integrates affiliate marketing, proprietary technology, editorial content, data analytics, digital communities, and performance-driven campaigns.
The company has progressively expanded its footprint by bridging operators, publishers, creators, and tech ventures across diverse markets. Simultaneously, it has continued investing in reporting tools, partner management systems, and long-term audience development.
Meanwhile, the Casino Affiliate award honors its growth within the online casino sector. Its strategy combines qualified user acquisition, specialized content, campaign analysis, and operator partnerships—aimed at delivering measurable, sustainable value. Both awards highlight the company’s global expansion and its capability to compete in one of the most demanding segments of the international iGaming market.
Francesco Maddalena Receives the Individual Achievement Award
Francesco Maddalena, founder and CEO of Hub Affiliations, was honored with the Individual Achievement Award for his entrepreneurial journey and leadership in growing the organization. Under his direction, the company has evolved from a specialized affiliate agency into a global enterprise operating across performance marketing, digital media, technology, artificial intelligence, and product development.
Upon accepting the award, Maddalena emphasized the collective effort behind the company’s success:
“Receiving this award is an incredible honor, but I don’t see it as an individual achievement,” he stated. “Behind every result are people who share the same vision, tackle challenges with determination, and bring their skills, energy, and passion every single day. This award belongs to the entire team.”
SlotMatic Positioned as Rising Star
The fourth award of the evening went to SlotMatic, the AI-native technological initiative developed by Hub Innovation, recognized in the Rising Star category for its approach to transforming the slot game development pipeline.
The platform unifies specialized artificial intelligence agents, mathematical modeling, large-scale simulations, creative tools, and validation workflows within a single ecosystem. Its objective is to eliminate technical fragmentation and repetitive tasks, enabling mathematicians, designers, developers, and artists to focus on core mechanics, creativity, and player experience.
The award recognizes SlotMatic’s rapid evolution from an emerging tech initiative into an internationally recognized platform for studios, game suppliers, and operators.
A Track Record of International Acclaim
The four trophies from the EGR Italy Awards join a growing list of accolades earned by Hub Affiliations and its team throughout 2026, including wins at the iGB Affiliate Awards, EGR B2B Awards, Le Fonti Awards, and Affiliate Leaders Awards across categories such as campaigns, teamwork, innovation, leadership, content, and affiliate performance.
Charles Herisson, founder of Hub Affiliations, noted that these awards reflect the growth of a business built on expertise, technology, and strong professional relationships, while also honoring the daily contributions of the team members behind the brand.
In a market where user acquisition, technological innovation, and strategic partnerships remain crucial to competitiveness, the results achieved in Rome mark a new milestone for Hub Affiliations and its iGaming ventures.
Source: Hub Affiliations Press Release.
