Thanks all for the replies!
By reading you I realize I didn't mention any specific website indeed, as I own various at different maturity points, so my question was rather generic.
This one is about sportsbetting for the regulate Italian market, holding articles and bookmakers reviews, it's about 7 months old, rather simple website (in terms of template) -> www _ scommesse247 _ it (looks like I can't post links yet, too new here!)
Ahrefs shows a 97 health score, which I find encouraging but that doesn't mean it's ok...
From what you're saying, basically I understand there is no one-size-fits-all answer. But I get that I should work on content first before even starting to think about buying links

Which surely also takes time to assess... I was not sure, I see so many things evolving in the digital iGaming affiliate industry, plus Google constantly updating its "rules".
Thanks, really appreciate your thoughts!