25 October 2023 GPWA Times Newsletter

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New Affiliate Programs
The GPWA welcomes Shuffle Affiliates as a new sponsor. They are pleased to be helping our industry grow as members of our community.
Industry News
APCW Perspectives: A new mandatory levy
J. Todd returns from the Global Gaming Expo to find a new mandatory levy staring British operators in the face. Plus, moral objections to online gambling from the Netherlands.

GPWA welcomes sbetpartners as a Platinum Sponsor
The exclusive affiliate program of sportbet.one is proud to announce its entrance to the Gambling Portal Webmasters Association as a top-tier sponsor.

Everygame offers spin bonuses on Great Golden Lion
The Chinese-themed online slot includes bonus features to maximize wins including Red Mystery Envelopes, a Jackpot Pick aspect, and a Hold and Spin bonus round.

Kindred reports on Q3 harmful gambling revenue
In the third quarter of 2023, the online gambling operator recorded a revenue share of 3.3% from harmful gambling, slightly up from 3.1% in Q2.

The Malta license: Gateway to global expansion
In the fast-growing world of iGaming, obtaining the right license is a crucial step for operators seeking to tap into the European market while setting the stage for global expansion. Fast Offshore's Ron Mendelson breaks down the ins-and-outs of the process.

Paysafe named 2023 Payment Provider of the Year
During the judging period for the American Gambling Awards, the payment solutions company continued to enhance its credit and debit card payment processing as well as strengthening its suite of alternative payment methods.

Netherlands Gaming Authority chairman to step down
René Jansen will reach retirement age at the end of the year, so he has decided not to stand for reappointment.

EGBA concerned at size of gambling black market in Italy
The value of bets placed by Italian gamblers on the black market is estimated to be €25 billion per year, with €18.5 billion of this amount, or 75%, spent on unlicensed gambling websites.

EUROMAT wants action against Valencian gambling law
The European Gaming and Amusement Federation is concerned that an obligation on Member States to notify the European Commission of draft technical regulations prior to their adoption was not observed by the Valencian Government.

Upcoming Conference

Affiliate Meet Markt 202331 October - 1 November 2023
Affiliate Meet Markt 2023
Affiliate Summit and iGB Affiliate join forces right in the heart of Berlin, where over 2,000 delegates will gather for the ultimate networking and learning experience for the affiliate industry.

SBC Summit Latinoamérica 202331 October - 2 November 2023
SBC Summit Latinoamérica 2023
The SBC Summit Latinoamérica is the premier event in Latin America and will deliver an industry leading conference, exhibition and networking experience to delegates with an interest in the betting and gaming industry.

SiGMA Europe 202313-17 November 2023
SiGMA Europe 2023
Returning to its roots, SiGMA Europe attracts an international and diverse lineup of industry leaders to its annual Malta Week event, bringing a convergence of expo, conference, and networking.
Did You Know?
Dutch operators could see gambling tax increase by one full percent to 30.5, pending the acceptance of a newly proposed amendment.

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Question-of-the-week
Does the title and meta description affect CTR?
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