5 September 2018 GPWA Times Newsletter

Recognition for August's most active members
The GPWA is happy to announce our most active members for August. We're giving extra special thanks to xecutable, one of the most active posters during August. His site is being featured on the GPWA home page for the month of September. Congratulations!

Recognizing August's most active AMs
Congrats to the most active affiliate program representatives in August. We're giving an extra special thanks to Renee from Rewards Affiliates, who was once again the most active affiliate program representative. She will be featured on the GPWA home page for the month of September. Nicely done, Renee!

APCW Perspectives: Dropping like flies
Affiliate programs seem to be shutting down left and right. And, as J. Todd discusses, some of the ones who stay "in business" are pulling out of every market imaginable or being fined.

MRG receives sportsbook license in Denmark
After receiving its Danish casino license in December 2017, the company's casino has grown quickly, and Mr Green Sportsbook will shortly be introduced in Denmark.

New CEO of unique esports venture
Niklas Grawé, new CEO of MRG's and Gamingzone Entertainment's joint venture in esports, will head the establishment of a new community for esports fans with a focus on entertainment, news and gaming.

GiG signs with Mr Green
The agreement with one of the brands of MRG Group is for the provision of its newly launched, innovative B2B marketing compliance technology, GiG Comply.

BetYetu introduces affiliate program
The program will be powered by the affiliate platform of Income Access, winner of the eGR North America Award for Acquisition & Retention Partner for four years running.

Malta Poker Festival at Intertops
There will be four $3 Step 1 tournaments, with the winners advancing to Step 2 where they can win a seat at the Final on 16 September.

UKGC warns industry against unfair restrictions
Online gambling businesses are required to remove unfair restrictions placed on customers withdrawing money from their gambling accounts or face action by the Gambling Commission.

Two new AffiliateFEST sponsors
Online casinos Dunder and Wunderino have become the latest operators to sponsor the fourth annual AffiliateFEST, which takes place in London on 19 September at the Hilton Hotel, Olympia.

Alpha Boot Camp at SAGSE kicks off
The Alpha Boot Camp will bridge the gap between continents and bring European suppliers to Argentina to meet with operators from all over Latam.

Closure of mybet sportsbook
The Management Board, after conferring with the Supervisory Board, decided to close the online sportsbook offered on mybet Casino to protect the interests of customers and creditors.

NetEnt appoints interim CFO
The CFO role at NetEnt has been vacant since Therese Hillman was appointed Group CEO on 22 May 2018. Lars Johansson started the assignment as interim CFO of NetEnt this week.

Kaaren Hilsen will leave Betsson
Betsson AB's CFO Kaaren Hilsen has decided to return to the telecom's industry and will assume the position as CEO of Telenor in Sweden.



11-12 September 2018
Alpha Boot Camp 2018
The organizers behind SiGMA are bridging the gap between continents and bringing some of the best European suppliers in the business to Argentina to meet with operators from all over Latin America.

19 September 2018
AffiliateFEST Bootcamp 2018
Established in 2015, 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.

26-27 September 2018
Affiliate Management Academy
The Affiliate Management Academy heads to London for an intensive two-day training course providing practical learning to help navigate the competitive world of affiliate management.