PopOK Gaming Joins Forces with inplaySoft to Broaden iGaming Reach - Affiverse
By Simon Theakston

PopOK Gaming Joins Forces with inplaySoft to Broaden iGaming Reach

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May 22, 2025 iGaming, Industry News
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PopOK Gaming has announced a strategic content distribution partnership with inplaySoft, a move set to increase the visibility of its game portfolio across international markets. While the deal may not generate headlines like a blockbuster acquisition, it has the potential to make a meaningful impact – especially for affiliates looking to diversify their offerings with reliable, high-performance content.

For PopOK, a brand known for colourful slots and mobile-first development, the partnership offers access to inplaySoft’s global distribution tools and operator relationships. For inplaySoft, it strengthens their aggregation platform with a proven catalogue of engaging games and bonus mechanics.

And for affiliates? It’s another sign that partnerships between smaller but agile content developers and nimble B2B platforms are reshaping how content reaches players — and which games get the spotlight.

What’s in the deal?

The partnership gives inplaySoft the right to distribute PopOK Gaming’s full suite of titles through its aggregation network. This includes standout games such as Blazing Hot, Yummy Honey, and Los Apaches, along with the studio’s growing range of instant win and mini games.

inplaySoft’s reach extends across multiple regulated and emerging markets. It provides operators with turnkey access to hundreds of game providers through a single integration – a model that’s become increasingly popular as brands seek to expand quickly without managing dozens of individual supplier deals.

For PopOK, this means its games are now available to more casinos, faster. And with inplaySoft’s operator-facing tools for marketing, bonus deployment, and reporting, the chances of PopOK’s content getting promoted and played are much higher than via standalone deals.

Why it matters for affiliates

Affiliates rarely care about B2B deals — until they affect the products they promote.

When a studio like PopOK expands its distribution footprint, the ripple effect is felt all the way through to affiliate landing pages, bonus reviews, and content calendars. Here’s why:

  • More games to promote: With PopOK now available in more casinos, affiliates can highlight its titles across different partners. That means more unique selling points (USPs), more game-specific bonuses, and greater SEO opportunities.
  • Faster localisation: inplaySoft’s platform supports multiple languages and currencies. That increases the chances of PopOK titles being localised for regional markets – a win for affiliates targeting non-English audiences.
  • Richer promotional assets: Aggregators like inplaySoft typically provide branded assets, demo links, and marketing support to operators and their partners. Affiliates working with these casinos often benefit from cleaner, more professional promo material.
  • Better player retention: PopOK’s games are designed for mobile and often include retention mechanics like progressive jackpots and gamified bonuses. If players enjoy the games, they’re more likely to return – which improves affiliate commissions in rev-share or hybrid deals.

In short: content reach matters. And affiliates who understand which studios are expanding – and where – are better positioned to create targeted, relevant campaigns.

What makes PopOK worth watching?

PopOK isn’t the biggest name in iGaming, but it’s consistently gaining ground thanks to a few strengths:

  • Mobile-first approach: All of its games are built in HTML5 and designed with mobile play in mind. As more traffic shifts to smartphones, this matters.
  • Visual identity: The studio has carved out a recognisable visual style — bright, animated, and slightly tongue-in-cheek — that appeals to younger players and casual users.
  • Bonus-friendly mechanics: Many of PopOK’s slots are built with free spins, bonus buy features, and win multipliers that can be used to fuel welcome offers and retention campaigns.
  • Low volatility titles: While many studios chase high-volatility, streamer-style games, PopOK also produces titles with longer play sessions and smoother win curves — ideal for operators focused on LTV rather than big headline jackpots.

For affiliates promoting brands that work with a broad demographic – including recreational players – PopOK’s games tick a lot of boxes.

inplaySoft’s growth as a content aggregator

This partnership is also another step in inplaySoft’s steady expansion as a key player in the aggregation space. With so many new studios launching every quarter, operators need streamlined ways to evaluate, test, and deploy content – and inplaySoft offers that with minimal friction.

For affiliates, this means the brands they promote are more likely to feature varied and fresh content, which helps with engagement and player conversion. Gone are the days when every casino offered the same 20 NetEnt titles. Variety sells – and inplaySoft delivers it.

Final thought

The PopOK–inplaySoft deal may not be the loudest announcement in the industry this month, but it reflects a quiet shift in how iGaming content is distributed, discovered, and promoted.

For affiliates who want to stay ahead of the curve, watching these kinds of partnerships — and adjusting content strategies accordingly – is no longer optional. It’s how you stay relevant.

PopOK’s growing footprint, combined with inplaySoft’s platform muscle, could be a solid win for those looking to tap into newer titles and underserved player segments.