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INSIGHT STATE OF PLAY 8 201 AFFILIATE SURVEY This year’s overview looks at the emerging verticals in the gaming sphere and shines a light on affiliates’ promotional strategies and post-PASPA interests. Erica Anderson sifts through the data OUR ANNUAL AFFILIATE SURVEY, which results from outreach to our network of affiliates, always provides an array of revealing insights regarding the shifts taking place in the industry. Our questions endeavour to seek opinion on both the current state of the igaming industry and future trends. Now in its third year, our survey provides a valuable source of thought- provoking insights on the industry in general and helps us to appreciate the evolution that is taking place on an individual affiliate level. All this helps shape our strategy and thinking as a trusted business partner. Below are some of the key highlights from this year’s survey. Earnings and experience First of all, looking at the experience profile of our respondents, 78% of them have been working in the industry for more than two years. That number has never fallen below 75% 62 iGB Affiliate Issue 71 OCT/NOV 2018 in the survey’s three years, providing a level of consistency with regards to industry knowledge and