The Big 6-0 Steve Jobs once said, “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” Reaching our 60th issue of the GPWA Times Magazine feels like a validation of this simple yet profound quote. Since our first edition went to the printer in May 2007, we’ve seen the iGaming industry experience its fair share of ups and downs, but also some incredible growth and change. It’s been amazing to watch our GPWA community evolve alongside it. The connections and friendships we’ve built over the years have been have been incredibly meaningful and rewarding for us all. So, while we take a moment to celebrate this modest achievement, we want to acknowledge that it wouldn’t have been possible without you, our dedicated GPWA membership. Here’s to 60 issues and many more, fueled by the same shared passion and commitment that got us here. This issue will be distributed at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas (7-10 October) and SiGMA Europe 2024 in Malta (11-14 November) and, as always, aims to provide insights on current trends and storylines that can benefit you and your affiliate business. A true hot-button topic this year has been the proliferation of the sweepstakes casino model and in our cover story regular contributor Erica Anderson from Income Access discusses what affiliates need to know, while we also cover the mounting scrutiny that these operators have faced in recent months. Elsewhere, gaming attorneys Behnam Dayanim and Derril Jordan examine the profound impact of a key Supreme Court ruling on the future of tribal iGaming in the U.S. In addition, we have an in-depth preview of ICE and iGB Affiliate’s move to Barcelona and what to expect in 2025 and beyond. Speaking of major industry events relocating, we present a photo gallery from iGB L!VE’s grand finale in Amsterdam, as well as two new affiliate interviews and a pair of affiliate manager Q&As. Don’t forget, a subscription to the GPWA Times Magazine is absolutely FREE! Sign up now at GPWAtimes.org/subscribe/. Sincerely, Michael Corfman SUBSCRIPTIONS For a FREE subscription to the GPWA Times Magazine, visit GPWAtimes.org ADVERTISING To advertise in the GPWA Times Magazine, please e-mail: sales@gpwa.org Copyright © 2024 by the GPWA. All rights reserved. ISSN 1941-9872 (print) ISSN 2834-2348 (online) Executive Director: Michael Corfman Program Director: Anthony Telesca Program Manager: Nicole Sims Member Services: Richard Bard Nancy Troy Editor-in-Chief: Gary Trask Associate Editor: Dan Ippolito Designers: George Choi Zoran Maksimovic´ LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR 4
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