Friday 17th May 2019 (Malmo, Sweden) – Head of Global Gaming Affiliates, Elaine Gardiner, has cemented her position as one of the industry’s rising stars after being named Innovator of the Year at the Women in Gaming Diversity Awards 2019.

The panel of judges were impressed with Elaine’s management of Global Gaming Affiliates since its launch last year, which promotes the firm’s leading brand Ninja Casino.

During the judging period, Elaine spearheaded the creation of the affiliate industry’s first sick pay initiative. The scheme enables the operator’s affiliate partners to receive up to three months of commission, based on an account’s last six months of earnings, if they are unable to work due to a serious illness or other event.

Elaine Gardiner, Head of Global Gaming Affiliates, said: “I’m honoured and delighted to be named Innovator of the Year at the Women in Gaming Diversity Awards.