24 August 2022 GPWA Times Newsletter
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 Join the GPWA at G2E 2022, free passes availableThis year G2E in Las Vegas takes place from 10-13 October, and, for the second year, it is possible to attend the show virtually. Access to GPWA and APCW members is free as long as you register in advance using the link inside this thread by 16 September. We'll be giving away copies of the current GPWA Times Magazine and our iGaming Pocket Directory.  Clouds of Controversy in GermanyIt has been over a year since the divisive Fourth Interstate Treaty on Gambling was unveiled in Germany and the question for affiliates, operators and players remains: Is ISTG 2021 doing more harm than good? In the most recent GPWA Times Magazine, Michael Schumann answers that question.  APCW Interviews: Partners.io London 2022J. Todd spends a few moments with Agni Raitar and talks about the move toward esports betting, unique brands, the markets they serve, and growth into new Asian markets. APCW Perspectives: Record fines and revenue drops The U.K. Gambling Commission issued Entain the largest fine ever imposed on an operator. Meanwhile, operator profits in the U.K. have fallen by nearly 14% in recent months. 247Partners expands portfolio by adding Posido The affiliate program 247Partners bolsters its position in the iGaming industry and enriches its portfolio of projects through the addition of its first Estonian-licensed brand, Posido. Paysafe expands into Argentina The company announced its expansion into Argentina with its eCash payment solution, paysafecard, providing a secure way to pay with cash for online purchases, particularly in the digital entertainment space. Full house for SiGMA Balkans Day 1 in Belgrade Yesterday, delegates had the opportunity to attend conferences, see the exhibition floor, and take part in networking events throughout the Balkan expo. Australian authority blocks six offshore gaming sites The Australian Communications and Media Authority investigated and found six sites to be operating in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. CoinPoint signs partnership with SBC SBC and CoinPoint Group have agreed on a deal that sees the digital marketing agency become a strategic partner of next month's SBC Summit Barcelona event.   20-22 September 2022SBC Summit Barcelona 2022 The SBC Summit Barcelona conference and exhibition is where sports betting and iGaming operators, affiliates, suppliers, and regulators from around the world gather to meet in person, exchange knowledge and ideas, network and do business.  10-13 October 2022Global Gaming Expo 2022 G2E is the world's largest and premier gaming event where gaming executives, buyers, and industry professionals meet each fall in Las Vegas to conduct serious business.  26-27 October 2022Affiliate Meet Markt 2022 In October, Affiliate Summit and iGB Affiliate join forces for the first time to help iGaming affiliates win big in the most competitive niches. |
 Flutter Entertainment, the majority owner of FanDuel Group, reported last week that FanDuel's share of gross gaming revenue in the U.S. online sports betting market rose to 51 percent as of the end of June 2022.
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Will Google's Helpful Content Update help your sites?
Last Thursday in a blog post, Google announced it would begin rolling out a new update, referred to as the "Helpful Content Update." The goal is to better reward content where visitors feel they've had a satisfying experience, while content that doesn't meet a visitor's expectations won't perform as well. For this week's poll, we ask if you believe the update will be helpful or harmful to your sites. View pollLast week's poll results: What is your average position in Google Search console? View poll
Last Thursday in a blog post, Google announced it would begin rolling out a new update, referred to as the "Helpful Content Update." The goal is to better reward content where visitors feel they've had a satisfying experience, while content that doesn't meet a visitor's expectations won't perform as well. For this week's poll, we ask if you believe the update will be helpful or harmful to your sites. View pollLast week's poll results: What is your average position in Google Search console? View poll
Buzzy has been hard at work this week chasing down the latest industry rumors and gossip. Here's a quick look at Buzzy's top finds:
Australian Racing Commission considering crypto wagering proposal Casino forced to pay huge jackpot to disabled man assisted by banned playerUruguay senate passes online gambling bill LeoVegas and Royal Panda exit Japan and India 
FEATURED PUBLIC FORUM THREADGetting started in the industry
azr120 writes:
I understand that EU legislature has saturated the betting market in most countries, so I would be eyeing U.S., Asian or African customers. My question is, is it possible to target a geographically diverse group of people? Does it boil down to identifying geolocation? What are the main difficulties with such an endeavor? read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADSAffiliate deals that work bestLooking for affiliate programs for South African and African market Need a list of restricted countriesH3 subheadings
Getting started in the industryazr120 writes:
I understand that EU legislature has saturated the betting market in most countries, so I would be eyeing U.S., Asian or African customers. My question is, is it possible to target a geographically diverse group of people? Does it boil down to identifying geolocation? What are the main difficulties with such an endeavor? read more
OTHER PUBLIC THREADS
Affiliate deals that work bestLooking for affiliate programs for South African and African market Need a list of restricted countriesH3 subheadings
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