25 July 2018 GPWA Times Newsletter

APCW Perspectives: Stars and Sky in holding pattern
The Stars Group and Sky Bet had their merger all wrapped up until the U.K. Competition and Markets Authority got involved.

SBTech and LeoVegas to launch UK sportsbook
They have partnered with online gaming company, Rocket X, which will supply its sportsbook to a number of U.K.-facing sites.

Slots tournament at Intertops Poker
This week's $1,000 Fan Favorites Slot Tournament features Tiger's Claw, Ogre Empire, Reels of Wealth and Stampede.

ICE Africa to discuss National Gambling Amendment Bill
The bill could lead to tighter regulations and stricter legislation, as well ensuring "no new forms of gambling" in South Africa.

Report: Online gambling market to reach USD 128 billion
The global online gambling and betting market is expected to reach a value of $128.2 billion by 2026, expanding at a CAGR of 11.8%, according to Transparency Market Research Online.

Playtech appoints non-executive director
Susan Ball has more than 35 years' experience in the gambling, leisure and consumer industries, with a focus on online, high-growth businesses, data analytics and digital strategies.

BtoBet showcases portfolio at iGB Live!
Chairman Alessandro Fried called last week's event in Amsterdam a success "both from an organizer's point of view and for the attendees themselves."

Play'n GO announces restructuring
The company says the transition will strengthen the sales and account management sections of the organization under the new sales director, Magnus Olsson.

Lightning Box unveils Lightning-Horseman slot
The 3x5-reel slot is set in the depths of a dark wood where headless highwaymen roam and mythical creatures protect the riches that lie in wait.

1x2 Network joins First Look Games
The software company is already loading information for its entire slots portfolio to the First Look Gamesy, including game information sheets and marketing assets.



29-31 July 2018
Affiliate Summit East
Thousands of digital marketers and high-level decision-makers from over 70 countries will gather at the New York Marriott Marquis for the performance marketing industry's premier global event.

9-10 August 2018
Affiliate Grand Slam - Kiev 2018
The organizers behind SiGMA are packing up and heading to Kiev, where 200 quality affiliates and six operators will come together for an all-inclusive tour de force.

19 September 2018
AffiliateFEST Bootcamp 2018
Established in 2015, the AffiliateFEST Bootcamp returns to London and focuses on helping iGaming affiliates get ahead of the competition and learn the latest digital marketing trends they need to improve and grow their businesses.